doc says I need double knee replacement
 

I knew this day was comeing and I'm tried of the pain and not being able to move around very well.was wondering if anyone else had this done and what i have to look forward to.thanks crazywolf

Hang in there and get well soon!!

My brother had a total knee replacement done this year. He, like you, put it off as long as he possibly could. After having it done(he was in the hospital only one night), he couldn't believe how much better he is doing these days. He is 72 years old, and is currently walking 3-4 miles/day, and cutting wood to prepare for the winter. Go for it....you won't regret it.

I had the surgery in 2005 and it was a decision that I will never regret, there were no problems what so ever. Very little discomfort at first and none after a very short time . It is very important that you do the recommended therapy to recover as much flexability as possible. My therapist said that whatever flexability you are able to achieve within the first six weeks will probably be about what you will end up with, the average person will be able to bend their knee around 90 degrees, more if you are diligent with your therapy, both at home and with your therapist. Good luck my friend

My mother had one knee done and said it was painful, but after a couple of years, she had the other one done, and has never regretted it.

Everyone who i have talked to has never regretted it, except for waiting too long...

My mom had both knees done, one at a time. Same story with my aunt. Though both are deceased now, the retrofits ultimately relieved their pain and restored their comfortable and effective mobility, at least for their knees. Hardware design in the decade or so since they had it done has only progressed (sports medicine drives the breakthroughs, but all benefit from the advances), so I'd say go into it knowing the outcome is going to be way better than you feel today, when you become a bionic man!

I have only had one knee replaced (so far!) but I can say that it is the best thing to do to improve quality of life. It takes a while to work out all of the kinks after surgery...you have to be totally dedicated to post-op physical therapy to get the most benefit and the quickest recovery. Hunt around for feedback on the best surgeon in your area performing the procedure. If you have to travel 500 miles to get the most recommended doctor, do it.

After a year of living with your new knees you will wonder why you didn't get them replaced sooner. No pain and radically improved mobility is just so wonderful.

Debbie also had bilateral knees replacement and the still bother her a little. Ten years ago my opinion would be different. My practice was primarily knee and shoulders, I infact had three along with both ankles a compound fraccture of my tibia. Do you own reseach especially using a search on your doctor BEFORE NOT AFTER!

Best wishes, hope for the best.Keep us posted...

Hi, my mom had her knee replaced about 24 years ago. It helped her a great deal. Two years ago, at the age of 89, it had to be replaced again (it had worn out). Second recovery took a bit longer, but she still has full mobility. She feels each surgery was worth it.

Best wishes, and work hard in the physical therapy! Marc

I had both of my knees replaced 3 years ago. Have been in pain every step since. Apparently there are some that regardless of the surgeon or therapy they will not work. I went to another doctor but he couldn't find anything to correct. I did all my PT and more. For me I had rather have my old worn out ( I was a Forester) knees back . I wish you the best of luck. Of the people I know about 20% have had problems. Those who havn't are very happy. Don't want to be gloom and doom but be aware there can be problems. Bill