I am 71yr, 6 mo, & my ortho doc told me almost a year ago that I would need partial or total knee replacement down the road. I fractured my patella almost 16 yrs ago so my right knee already has 2 screws in it. I am in pain all the time, but my tolerance is high so I have learned to live with it. Don't take any pain meds except Excedrin or Tylenol. I also have arthritis in my knees, my spine & my fingers. I have had meniscus surgery on both knees (L-2013 & R-2020). Some days are OK but others are pretty bad. I don't consider myself an old person & I have stayed active up till Covid. Every time I think I am ready to schedule surgery, I talk myself out of it. I don't have any serious health issues except that I have gained weight the past several years. I was very skinny most of my adult life but I still managed to sustain a bunch of injuries. I have had 3 knee surgeries & 2 shoulder surgeries in the past & have never had an issue with anesthesia. I've been reading some of the posts which give me some encouragement about having the surgery. I live with someone who is good with helping me with things after surgery. I have several pets so I don't know how I could handle it without his support. I feel unsteady when I walk. If I sit at my computer or take a longish car ride, I am very stiff & have a hard time moving normally. Any advice is appreciated.