Knee Surgery Wednesday

I saw my Ortho Doc this afternoon, and now I'm having my knee scoped on Wednesday, he's going clean it out, and have a good look around. Unfortunately this is only a preamble to having to have a total knee replacement within a very, very short time, we're talking weeks not months. I'm only 44 and most knee replacements only last an average of 10 years, and with current technology you can only have 2 replacements. My Doc is hoping to get me qualified with my insurance for a titanium knee (I had WLS to help me qualify) because they are supposed to last longer, as much as 15 years. But I wanted to lose at least another 30 - 40 pounds prior to having it done. It will be easier on me and DH if I'm smaller and easier for him to assist. Oh...and it's wonderful to be a statistic...I'm the youngest double total knee replacement my Doc has every done!!! The other one is up next. Va Was/Am/Wannabe 232/194/130

Hi Va, I hope everything works out fine for you with your knee surgery, it's such a shame you have to go through this, but I will keep you in my thoughts, n prayers! Hugz Mary

Oh boy Va - what a rough road. I have a supervisor at work who has had the same knee operated on a couple times in the last 12 years I've known her. Her problem was caused by an auto accident though. We all know you are jumping off buildings and joining the Fear Factor crew. Ya gotta give up the stunt lady thing, I'm telling ya! Seriously though - I hope this surgery goes very well for you and I hope you get the titanium. And the best part about this is when you do lose all the weight you will give those new knees even more mileage. Dina

One of the ladies on our Over 50 Forum has titanium knees and has had WLS too....she is really nice and I am sure would be happy to discuss it with you if you want. E-mail me if you would like to contact her. Sally

Heck, Sally...she could just go over there to the > 50s board and avoid the middleman! Kimmer Queen of the Niners, Instigator to All Marchers, High Priestess of Giggles

Kimmer, I'd either need to know her name or post my message over there...and I'm not quite old enough for that yet!!! My bones and joints are but according to the calendar I'M NOT!! Va

True LOL but she's a mere babe of 44 and might not want to around us old geezers...LOL

You KNOW the Prayer Warriors are so-o-o 'on this', don't you? What time is the scope gonna be done? Kimmer Queen of the Niners, Instigator to All Marchers, High Priestess of Giggles

I don't know yet. Scheduling this thing late on a Friday afternoon, kinda puts a hitch in the planning. I'll find out Monday.

Va, I'm one of those prayer warriors Kimmer is talking about, and I'm interceding for you already. God Bless you my friend, Betty