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In reply to the discussion: There is a knee replacement in my not-too-distant future... [View all]woodsprite
(11,900 posts)7. Sending good vibes and prayers your way.
They told my father-in-law that the best thing he could do help his healing when he had his knee replacements was to start doing the exercises before the procedures. He is doing great now, still fairly active (a retired HS carpentry teacher with a mile-long 'honey-do' list that my MIL keeps adding to). He said the pain is gone. The only thing that bothers him is that he can only bend 90 degrees, so kneeling is difficult.
Wishing you the best of luck. I'm sure that a similar surgery isn't too far off for me either. I'm going to try losing some weight first That should buy me some additional time.
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Better a knee now than worse if you were to not have it replaced and take a fall....
WCGreen
Jan 2012
#22
my MIL went thru it oct, maybe sept, but think oct. we spent 4 days in new orleans and she did well
seabeyond
Jan 2012
#75
sending vibes, Peggy. I am sure you will do just fine. Therapy will not be fun but, you have
Tuesday Afternoon
Jan 2012
#101
Everyone I know who has had knee replacement wishes they'd done it years earlier
OmahaBlueDog
Jan 2012
#106
I know you will be glad when it is all over. By Easter you will be wishing you had done it years ago
flying_wahini
Jan 2012
#121