new surgery booked

I went to see the orthopedic surgeon today. Now that I have lost weight I am being booked for bilateral knee replacements. I'm a little scared. I have a 5 to 6 month wait so I'm going to concentrate on being as healthy as I can for the surgery. Fran

God bless you, Fran! I know you'll do great at keeping your health at an optimal level in preparation for your surgery. I will keep you in my prayers for sure! You're a strong woman and I have every confidence that your knee replacements will go as expected with no complications. Just think how much better you'll feel once you have new knees! It's exciting isn't it? Keep us posted how your journey towards your knee surgeries goes ok? I'm thinking of you and praying for you! Brenda

Hi Fran! Thanks so much for your kind words and support. I hope that you are not in too much pain waiting for the knee replacements. They tell me eventually I will have to do that with my right knee. Isn't it terrible how much damage the weight did to us? Just be happy now it is gone, and how much healthier we will be because of it. Do not be scared, my beautiful friend. Look how much you have already overcome. You re brave, strong, and tough and this is just another notch on the belt you will handle mighty fine! We are all here to support you. Please keep us posted, and please try to post more too. You are an inspiration, and I look forward to hearing from and of you. Much love, Kathleen

Thanks Brenda and Kathleen. I will be happy when my knees are done. I am really looking forward to being able to walk well again. I am much better already since WLS. I was on crutches before WLS and have been walking without them for a few months now...just a cane at times. I still don't walk much though and get my exercise in the pool or on the bike. I know I have great support here and I do have good support at home too so I really don't have too much to worry about. (I'll worry a little anyway). Talk to you later. Fran