Another minor set back....

I went in for minor knee repair to fix two menicus tears on my right knee.  After the procedure, the surgeon told me that I have an unusual knee.  Not only did I have two tears....but my cartlidge was completely cracked...so he removed all of the cartlidge from my knee.  Now my "good" knee is bone on bone.  He told me that I will probably need total knee replacement by next year. 

Good news.....he said that if I hadn't gotten the weight off....it would be a lot sooner. 

Does anyone have any exercises out there to strengthen my legs so that I can maybe hold off on another knee replacement. 

I had my left knee done a year after my gastric bypass surgery.  It was the most painful experience that I can remember.....and if I can hold off on doing it again....I would really prefer it. 

thanks

Rose

Rose, My guestion is : How is the knee you already had done now ?  I know knee replacement is very painful but I hear it is totally worth it.  Ask your Dr. about the exercise. He should know.  Wish I could help but that is not my calling. See you lighter. Joanne

Hi Joanne...my left bionic knee is awesome.  I love it.  No pain and I have full extension.  The only thing I cant do is kneel on my knees for any length of time.  I do have a very gifted and talented surgeon....who knows what he doing.  It was worth it.....but I hate pain and am such a whimp. 

Tonight, I am going to try a few minutes on the exercise bike and the treadmill just to see how things are going.  My right knee only hurts when I move it.

Rose, You better suck up the pain and have 2 good knees. I might need your surgeon's name soon. See you lighter. Joanne