[TheForge] Knee Replacement

[Andrew Vida]

Ask your doctor about resurfacing.  It is far less invasive, I hear, 
than a complete replacement.  If your insurance will not cover it 
(bastards) I would consider going to Europe to get it done.  Routine 
over there.

I know several people who have had knee replacements and the recovery 
time always seems to be longer than expected.  The Evil One's father had 
his done at 71 - took about 6 months before he felt right again.  My 
friend Steve had both hips done (he's about 55) and did the best of 
anyone I know.  Aunt Marie had a knee done and had problems for awhile, 
she was about 72 at the time... just guessing - you know women and 
revealing age.

But all in all, everyone I know that has had it done was pleased with 
the result.  Wayne Goddard over on the knifelist had both his done going 
on about 10 years now.  I remember he was not so happy a camper just prior.

Lynn and Susan Lang 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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