Knee Replacement

[Pax]

That sounds like a great option, Pax. I hope you qualify!

Thanks, Crankin. For this type of surgery I actually fall into the "young and fit" group so I think I stand an excellent shot. Pretty much the ONLY time I get called young and fit.

[OakLeaf]

Good luck!

[thekarens]

Knock on wood you'll qualify! Good luck!

[Pax]

I qualified! Saw the surgeon today, knee replacement is set for February 17th, I'll be glad to have this done and over with.

[OakLeaf]

Here's to complete success, a minimum of pain and quick healing. That procedure does sound promising.

[Blueberry]

I qualified! Saw the surgeon today, knee replacement is set for February 17th, I'll be glad to have this done and over with.

Congratulations!! You are so motivated that I'm sure you will do great! Sending speedy healing thoughts your way.

[Crankin]

That's great, Pax. You're motivated, you'll do well.

[Catrin]

I qualified! Saw the surgeon today, knee replacement is set for February 17th, I'll be glad to have this done and over with.

Good luck and best of wishes!

[snapdragen]

Awesome! I'm jealous, I want new knees.

[emily_in_nc]

YAY! That's great, Pax. I am certain my step-father didn't have that version as he has the traditional long scars down each leg.

And he is neither young (late 60s) nor fit.

Good luck to you!

[Crankin]

Emily, late 60s seems kinda young to me!!! And, young to have a step daughter your age!

[Pax]

I've got a laundry list of pre-op labs, appointments, and prep; but it all looks doable in this time frame.

The doc kept repeating how young I am (the average age for this surgery is 68), that was kinda fun.

[emily_in_nc]

Emily, late 60s seems kinda young to me!!! And, young to have a step daughter your age!

Well, not young for surgery, I suppose -- I definitely don't think of him as old, but I think when looked at by a doctor, they wouldn't consider him young, and he's certainly not fit.

My mom robbed the cradle! She's 12 years his senior, and he's only 15 years older than me, so you're right on that! It's funny b/c my DH is 61, just 7 years younger than my step-dad, so they're practically peers.

[Crankin]

I figured he was younger than your mom...
I guess it's a case of "real age" depending a lot on your fitness.

[OakLeaf]

Haha. My mom's boy toy (they married in August and "step-dad" just doesn't cut it for me ) is just seven years older than me and two years older than DH.