Thank you! I know when I tell people I am having both done they look at me like I am crazy. I probably am but like you I just want it over with! The time thing is a big factor for me though because I am the most impatient person alive!!! I will have to work hard on that one for sure. Countdown is beginning for me and I am using this time to eat healthy and lose a few pounds and get to the gym at least 5 times a week. Hard with the holidays but figure any amount of weight I lose will be a bonus.
I totally understand the part of people thinking you’re crazy. I went through the same thing with my family. I’ve had past surgeries, not knees, and healed very quickly. I’m one who usually bounces back pretty good, otherwise I might have considered differently. No.... not true. Just typing that last statement makes me realize how untrue that is. The surgery is a hard recovery, the pain I lived with on a daily basis was outrageous....I still would have done them both for that reason alone!! I could not live with that pain level anymore!
The down time, I mean sleeping time, elevating time, icing time, on you butt doing nothing time, wears on you real good. Plan ahead...best magazines, a good book to read, pre-made meals, your house spic & span if you’re that kind of gal, crafts, letters/cards/stamps (my grandkids loved this part) things to keep you busy. Otherwise, I went looney!
My husband was off three weeks, they approved him due to my surgery being bilateral. And then... he ended up taking another week because I really needed more help... we had recently moved and have 5 little dogs that have to be TAKEN outdoors to do their business. I just wasn’t able to handle that situation yet. Fortunately, he’s saved months worth of sick leave and never missed a paycheck! Had it not been for the pups, I’d have been fine after two weeks if all I had to do was tend to my own needs. So please, seriously consider your support system. Don’t say no to ANY offers... you’ll regret it later. My mother offered to clean for me the other day but lives a distant away. I even considered it!! But said no thank you... I have the time to go slowly and can keep housework in pretty good check... though my floors do need mopped!
Even with planning for your down time, it’s so hard not being active. You think your knees have robbed you of life... well, pretty soon they majorly steal the life out of you... but this time....there IS a limit! Because you’ll be on the road to recovery!! Every week gets better!
I ended up cutting out all carbs, ate meat and vegetables, bacon and eggs, etc. just no carbs and lost 15 pounds before surgery. My OS asked me to lose 10. I was about 40 pounds heavier than need be, so I was happy to have the motivation to try and lose. But exercise was out of the question. My daily activities were extremely painful due to my knees and I couldn’t imagine going to a gym! Good for you for going!! I wonder had I exercised prior to surgery what the difference in outcome would have been?
So, again...congratulations!!! You go girl! We’re all here for you for the long haul....hugs!
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.....no. I do housework! I still have some swelling, even after, say making the bed, or cooking breakfast. It causes me to elevate and rest so I can go on during the day and do other chores. 
