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Has anyone had TKR at age 86?
Would like to read some success stories and/or difficult experiences about TKR for older people like me. I am 86 and planning TKR in 6-8 months. Would like to hear from someone who had this surgery who is this old.
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@bussysconsultant I had a friend in Vero Beach. That train journey would be fantastic. But I read it is preferred to board somewhere further west to avoid the miles of monotonous plains. I believe the train is quite
luxurious. We moved up here as our daughter and family are in Ottawa - we are in a suburb. We are dual citizens. I have had five surgeries here since 2016 and have not paid a cent. I hope I don’t need any more!
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1 Reaction@lynnn That's great about your healthcare. I've had two surgeries but luckily I only had to pay a copay for a 4 day maximum.
I am so sad for a woman who lives in N.H. She did not get an education so works 3 days a week in a grocery store. She is 50 and does not get any medical care - no pap smear, colonoscopy, mammos, blood work - nothing. No insurance and not quite poor enough to qualify for free care. No family help.