Thanks Jo...like Sandy said, I have been looking for an explanation for this.
Yes, I went to a very reputable OS in Austin, Texas. He told me right away that I needed a knee replacement. (which was a second opinion.) I told him I wanted to put it off for as long as I can. He suggested Synvisc. But from what I've read here, I might as well take the big step and get the TKR. I'm going to make an appointment with him as soon as I can (I'll call today) and talk to him more about the surgery. As many of you know, I wanted to lose weight first, and I've lost 25 pounds (leaving me at 275) but I just don't think I can take it anymore. When I get up even after sitting for 15 minutes, the pain is so bad I think I'm just going to drop to the floor.
Jo, that explains things so clearly to me. I did have about 2-3 days a week or so ago that it felt so much better.....must have been the debris was in a good place.....