[TheForge] Knee Replacement

[Saint Phlip]

Usual comments I've heard from folks who have had either that or a hip
replacement done, is "Why did I wait so long?"

While I realize that the thought of people cutting holes in you is not
pleasant, and that everyone's physiology is a bit different- after
all, medicine is still an art rather than a science ;-) - with a good
surgeon, and careful attention to their instructions, you should be
very happy you had it done.

On Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 9:37 AM, Lynn and Susan Lang
<langfarm at together.net> wrote:
> Hello
> Just had an incident with my right knee... For about six weeks it was
> swollen and tender, Thursday it complained with a pop and much
> pain...Previous to that, about five years ago my left knee had the same
> swelling, checking with my doctor his comment was "growing old is not
> for sissies".
>
> The MRI shows bone on bone, not an ACL or meniscus tear.  The ER doctor
> suggests I consider a replacement.  I have an appointment with my new
> primary care doctor tomorrow, this as part of the referral system to get
> an orthopedic appointment.
>
> What experiences, surprises do I have to look forward to?
>
> Thank you
> lynn
>
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