Biting the bullet

[unixronin]

I just called my orthopedist's office and had them start working on the schedule for my bilateral knee replacement.  It looks like being late June.

I don't feel very happy about this.  But it's got to be done.  My knees are steadily deteriorating.

Just as a reminder, most of the progress will be on my medical/health filter.  Let me know if you're not on it and want to be.

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[jhetley.livejournal.com]

My sister had knee replacement, one knee only, said that the day after surgery the knee hurt less than it had in 40 years...(rheumatoid arthritis).

But that may have been the oxycontin speaking.

Anyway, she approves.

Put me on the filter, if you don't mind random snarky comments.

[unixronin.livejournal.com]

put me on the filter, if you don't mind random snarky comments.

Mind? They're half the fun! :) Done.

I'm hoping for both improved mobility and significant pain reduction. Right now, they hurt all the time, often enough that I can't sleep, and the painkillers I have (tramadol and hydrocodone) basically just don't work any more.

[jhetley.livejournal.com]

As far as I can tell (we're one of those families that regards 500 miles as "close" and don't talk about medical issues if humanly avoidable), she got both improved mobility and pain reduction. Did _not_ bring her cane when she visited last Xmas.

[unixronin.livejournal.com]

Dr. Rock is certainly predicting I'll see a big improvement in mobility.