Justme2020
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Hello,
I am scheduled for Bilateral TKR on March 27,2020. I figured it was about time. I blew out my left ACL in 91 and the right ACL in 95. I never had surgery and now have no ACLs, No Meniscus on both knees, severe arthritis and major instabilities. The pain is there but what scares me is the Instability. I keep getting told by others to put it off because I am young. I have fallen and I am afraid that next time I might hit my head and that would be the end of me. I am trying to stay motivated. So far I have lost 20 pounds. From 260 to 240. I am trying to lose as much weight as possible before and after my surgery. I love all the advice and personal stories that have been posted. I guess since I never wanted surgery now the only option is TKRs. I see on some websites the TKR can last up to 20 years but not guaranteed of course. I guess the Bilateral surgery is a good option for me but I hate depending on other people. I am a do it myself kinda person. just rambling. I am sorry. I am just nervous and kinda scared and that is very hard for me to admit to family and friends. any advice is appreciated.
I am scheduled for Bilateral TKR on March 27,2020. I figured it was about time. I blew out my left ACL in 91 and the right ACL in 95. I never had surgery and now have no ACLs, No Meniscus on both knees, severe arthritis and major instabilities. The pain is there but what scares me is the Instability. I keep getting told by others to put it off because I am young. I have fallen and I am afraid that next time I might hit my head and that would be the end of me. I am trying to stay motivated. So far I have lost 20 pounds. From 260 to 240. I am trying to lose as much weight as possible before and after my surgery. I love all the advice and personal stories that have been posted. I guess since I never wanted surgery now the only option is TKRs. I see on some websites the TKR can last up to 20 years but not guaranteed of course. I guess the Bilateral surgery is a good option for me but I hate depending on other people. I am a do it myself kinda person. just rambling. I am sorry. I am just nervous and kinda scared and that is very hard for me to admit to family and friends. any advice is appreciated.