jancat
graduate
53, but only put it off till this year because of insurance.
But that is why I am so frustrated, all 4 doctors of different clinics want to me to wait and don't seem to care that I am practically immobilized. They have said they would NOT do both knees at once either. One wanted to wait a year in between and the other at least 6 months. I just haven't found the right one yet I guess.
I like that prospect. Or they just wave that wand thingie and regenerate the whole thing.I agree see another doctor when we are 85 might be like star trek and beam knew knee in, .
You need another doctor! That's awful. I believe I may even have to write a letter to the board of orthopedic surgeons about that dr. I am 54 and my Dr. didn't blink.I only ask because the doctors I have seen are so reluctant to do any surgery on my knees because of my age. They say that for me, doing TKR at 60, they would not want want to do a revision if needed at 85. They want me to wait ten years till I am 70 so I would be hopefully (for them) dead before another revision. I find it so very bizarre as I can do nothing and am in constant pain. I don't know if they just don't believe me or what. I find the lack of empathy with these doctors astonishing.
The only thing I can do is sit in my recliner and watch tv or use my laptop. I can't do my graphic design business on my desktop computer because it hurts so much to sit there, and I can't be as accurate, intricate or intensive on the laptop as I need to be (though I do give it quite a good try). I can't work and I don't see myself re-starting my career at 70 after they finally agree to do my knees, ha! I would like to be able to work my last 5 to 10 years before retirement.
I've done so much reading here and I see people of all ages in all circumstances with success. I wonder if the hospitals have statistics about the age of TKR's.
Thanks, KayeKaye! It's crazy how soon it is sneaking up. This morning when I looked here and Kathy had posted 16 days until our TKR, I thought, "OH, WOW!" Then I got to my office and when I turned on my computer, and July popped up on my calendar, I actually 'got it'! It is so close. The craziest thing is that I am STILL at peace about the whole thing.
I'll be thinking about you tomorrow. I truly hope that you find your surgeon! Let us know how you make out.