Rachell
new member
Hi
Just found out about TKR forums-so helpful! I have so many questions so I'll start with one:
My husband and I live in CO and are very eager to move to WA state in approx six weeks. My knee pain has been so severe in both knees I've been off work for two months and barely able to stand for more than an hour each day. It's progressively getting worse. I'm concerned about finding the best surgeon, post-op care, rehab and any and all other concerns that may arise afterwards.
Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated - I'm so confused, alone and basically frightened to death about what I'm about to face with my knees.
I do know one thing: I want one surgeon to do both knees (three to six months apart)
Question: Should I postpone our highly anticipated move closer to family until either winter or next spring to get both surgeries done here (where I plan to never return) or move soon, settle in and find a doctor who will be there if I need him?
My heart says move now but my knees say "I need to be replaced now".
Because I'm so miserable living here I'm concerned about my frame of mind and attitude going into surgery.
I'm 50 years old and have put this off for 25 years. I know I can wait a little longer but I'm just having a tough time deciding what to do.
Thanks for your thoughts, guidance, information and recommendations!
Rachell
Just found out about TKR forums-so helpful! I have so many questions so I'll start with one:
My husband and I live in CO and are very eager to move to WA state in approx six weeks. My knee pain has been so severe in both knees I've been off work for two months and barely able to stand for more than an hour each day. It's progressively getting worse. I'm concerned about finding the best surgeon, post-op care, rehab and any and all other concerns that may arise afterwards.
Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated - I'm so confused, alone and basically frightened to death about what I'm about to face with my knees.
I do know one thing: I want one surgeon to do both knees (three to six months apart)
Question: Should I postpone our highly anticipated move closer to family until either winter or next spring to get both surgeries done here (where I plan to never return) or move soon, settle in and find a doctor who will be there if I need him?
My heart says move now but my knees say "I need to be replaced now".
Because I'm so miserable living here I'm concerned about my frame of mind and attitude going into surgery.
I'm 50 years old and have put this off for 25 years. I know I can wait a little longer but I'm just having a tough time deciding what to do.
Thanks for your thoughts, guidance, information and recommendations!
Rachell