Good news

In 1999 I hurt my right knee, I had had arthritis in the past but this injury really tore up my knee. I had the cartilage repaired but the damage was done. My knee has hurt ever since. Daily grating pain, dull throbbing at night, sharp pains when I bend my knee. My left knee had to bear my weight and it soon became a huge problem also. I have been trying to get some help for a long time. I have seen orthopedic surgeons off and on since my injury. The last one that I saw told me that there was no reason to fix the latest cartilage damage because my knees were trashed and they would just rip again. He told me that I was too young for knee replacement, that I would have to be at least 60 yrs old to get them replaced. I cried for a couple of days because I had my RnY in order to get my knees working again, not for any other reason. My GP sent me to another orthopedic surgeon that I found through a friend. My friend had her hip replaced before age 60, so I asked to go and see him to see if I had a chance. I went to see him on Friday in Vancouver and he is willing to do it! I get my left knee done on Jan 8 and my right done on Mar 3... I am so excited! I feel like crying for joy!

(that's what you will be doing next year ) I'm sooooooooo pleased for you Holly. Finally you have found a doctor who is willing. You must feel on top of the world. Keep us posted nearer the date so we can be thinking of you. Not long to go now... That is SUCH good news, and really cheered me up.

Holly, This is fantastic news that you will be getting your knees fixed!!! Diane

My daughter said to me that pretty soon I am going to be as good as new! New figure, new knees... I am really thrilled that this is all finally happening. I thought for sure that there was no hope. It is good to have hope. Holly

A great version of extreme make-over! 'Without hope the heart grows sick' Glad you have yours back

Hi Holly - I'm very happy for you that you are finally getting resolution to this. My mother (she's 59, so the >60 rule is crazy) has been struggling with her knees and had partial knee replacements in both knees last year. Now she has to get total knee replacements in both knees, because the partials were not enough. So I've seen how difficult and painful it has been for her with her knees, and am glad that you are getting this resolved. You will feel so much better! Take care, Heather

((((((((Holly))))))))) Mazel Tov what great news for you. You can begin to imagine a life without pain, imagine what joy each day is going to bring for y ou. ANDI

Thanks everyone. I just can't get this silly grin off my face, though I suppose it will go away the closer I get to the actual surgery date. It is going to take some arranging to get my kids and dogs looked after while I am recovering. Hope is a terrible thing to lose, but when it came back it was absolutely delightful!

Isn't it amazing that something as intangable and unseen as hope can have such a huge impact on us. SO glad you have yours back --- this Christmas can be a true celebration of life for you hugs