Need some prayers and hope

My surgery is on December 18th and I am really excited and anxious for it to get here, but for the past two weeks I have been feeling like I just am not going to make it to the surgery date.  I am in constant pain--my knees are killing me all the time and I just feel exhausted by the time work is over. I just need some positive thoughts and someone to tell me how soon after the surgery I might start to feel better with less knee pain. Thanks!

Just hang in there, Maggie.  You WILL make it.  I was super nervous before my surgery and my regular pains just seemed that much worse.  Just take things one day at a time; that's all any of us can really handle anyway.  Each day will bring you one day closer to surgery, and one day closer to a new life.  It will all work out and you will do great!  I'm moving over now to make room for you on the loser's bench Kellie

HEY MADDIE,        I AM SO SORRY YOU ARE FEELING LIKE THIS... I KNOW HOW THE ACHES AND PAINS ARE BELIEVE ME... MY KNEES AND BACK ALONE CAUGHT THE DEVIL ALL THE TIME.. I CAN REMEMBER HAVING TO SIT DOWN IN BETWEEN JUST COOKING REGULAR MEALS... BUT OMG WHAT A DIFFERENCE THIS SURGERY CAN BE... I CAN GO ALL DAY AND HALF THE NIGHT IF HAD TO (SHOPPING THAT IS LOL)... I DONT EVEN SWEAT THE SMALL THINGS THAT USED TO BE SO IMPORTANT LIKE GETTING THAT OH SO CLOSE PARKING SPOT... NOW I JUST PARK ANYWHERE AND PRAY NOONE HITS ME WHILE BACKING OUT LOL... HANG IN THERE... I PROMISE THE ROAD WILL  GET BETTER AND VERY SOON... HUGS MARGE

Dear Maddie, hang in there girl. I was afraid I had left it too late too and I was going to be dead before my surgery date came. BUT it didn't happen to me and it will NOT happen to you. Just try to take it easy. My pain was in my hips and I am telling you by 4-6 weeks out they had stopped hurting and they haven't hurt since. I will keep you in my prayers.

Thank you all for your encouragement.  I know I can make it to the surgery, but for the first time in my life I honestly feel like a wheelchair and going on disability would be a good option.  I just feel like giving in to the pain.  But then I try to remember that on days when I do just sit around more, I hurt even more than on my usual days and I try to use that to keep me going. Keep me in your prayers--the next 11 days are going to be tough to get through.

Oh Maddie Here ia a kiss and hugg for you... I know how you feel my hips and legs hurt so bad i wonna cry.. I have to sit down to cook supper.it makes me feel lazy but i gotta do it.. I go to the store late at nite 45 minutes away just so i can ride the cart and even it hurts.. Im hoping to have the surgery soon they are sayin they are still bookin in dec. But girlfriend you are almost their have faith and you will feel better soon..

(((((((HUGS)))))))))))  ... my prayers are going out for you. I will be right after you! may date is on the 20th :)

Well, my knees still hurt sometimes, but my mobility is greatly improved (I was in a wheelchair and homebound) and being able to exercise helps strengthen the leg muscles so the pain isn't constant. Shortly after surgery, you may feel UGH and wonder why on earth you had surgery.  It's a normal feeling, and it will pass.  Try to focus on all th positivies that will come after surgery, and the days will fly by before you know it. Kix

Hi Maggie I had chronic knee pain before my surgery in August of this year, I started to notice a difference about 3 weeks after the surgery.  It was because I was losing the weight and I chose walking as my form of exercise.  Now, the pain is less frequent, really just every now and then.  My PCP has even cancelled my knee surgery.  So just hang in there, it will get better, Prayers and thoughts are with you..

Maggie, I felt the exact same way.  Keep plugging because it is all an easier ride from here.  Once your surgery is completed and you start to lose weight your knees will improve.  What degree are your knees at this point.  I have bone on bone in one and damn close to it in the other, but can't get new knees until after my panni. I am sending positive thoughts out to you and also a special prayer. Believe me we all have felt this way and kiddo it does get better. Jeanne