Cookiecat,
What a horrible thing to tell you they would do replacement knee surgery without anesthetics! I am so glad you are getting in proper shape for the surgery.
My mom had a double knee replacement on the same day and is like a new person. At 80 she gets around better then me. But she lost a lot of weight just prior to the surgery and her doctor says that is key to sucess with it.
I am really hoping that if I lose enough it may take enough strain off to not need replacement, but the doctor says it is an eventuality for me to.
My doctor said every pound you lose takes 4 pounds of strain off the weight bearing joints (Knees, hips ankles, etc.)!
Take cAre
