Thread: and the Doctor said...(this ain't a joke)

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Heck Joe,you and Denise will be included in my prayers to our Lord. As you maybe aware I too am waiting for new knees and the surgeon has told me that he recommends one done at a time as that leaves you one "good" leg to stand on to enable one to get the new knee going. The turn around time here in NZ is 6 weeks between ops so I am hoping to be back at the office pain free by early next year.
Ken Thurms good wife Tina has had the knee replacement surgery also and has been ever so helpful and supportive to me since I first commented on here about my sore knees.
I the best in your decision,friend.
Whiplash.

Two replacements at once is scarey,at least for me. I manufactured hip and knee replacement parts way back in the 70's. We worked with the Drs. and Engineers in producing the right size for the individual receiving the transplant. The materials used back then were titanium and chrome colbolt. Ceramic came along later and I understand it is best.

Like you my knees are to the point of replacing,just waiting it out I hate surgery. Good Luck and prayers for the Misses.

Here's just a brief comment. My wife had both knees done at the same time, TWICE! The first time she ended up knock-kneed and seemed worse than before the double operation. Then she/we shopped around for another surgeon and found a very good one who did it right the second time. It is at least a month for recovery and a lot of painful rehab so check out the reputation of your surgeon and get it done right the first time!

Don Shillady
Retired Scientist/teen rodder

joe you could look at it as you are getting your suspension redone. you and your family are in my thoughts always. good luck.