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Hi all,
Well I had my right knee done in November 2007. It is time for my left knee I am looking to have it done in september or october this year.
Take care,
Debbi
 
How nice to see you, June. I take it your first knee is doing well? At least you'll be going into this armed with the knowledge of previous experience. All the best to you!
 
Hi, June! So how is your knee doing? Post now and then....even just to say hi. You know we'll be countin' down the months until surgery right along with you.
 
The really weird thing about me having left TKR I am more scared then I was the last time. I think I am trying to talk my self out of it. I know I need it. But I am afraid of not having one natural knee. I know I will be ok and it will all work out.

Debbi
 
Hi JuneBug!
You've already been brave and bold and strong enough to do this once--just think how great it will be to have two good legs to stand on! I'm getting both knees done on May 18--it will be h__l, but it will be over. The thought of spreading it out is just too much for me. I'm afraid that I'd never go back.
Best of luck to you!
Irene
 
June, I think EVERYONE tries to second guess themselves as a surgery date grows near. It's the one bad thing about so-called "elective" surgery. Somehow even though it's our own bodies, we never feel like WE are the one who should be making this decision. The "what ifs" sneak into your mind. I agree with Irene....think how great it will be to have TWO good legs!
 
How many people feel like that! It's odd that some do and others never give it a thought. Now you know you'll do well, don't you!?
 
My mother is having her second TKR this June 22. Based on her experience with the first TKR, she is looking forward to it.
Based on my experience of taking care of her....I'm not!!
 
Oh,brother, Doug!!! You're a saint!!!
June......you will do great!! :)
 
Wow, Doug....another opportunity for some bonding with your Mom! You haven't mentioned how your Dad is doing these days. I hope having both of them at this point will not be too much of a problem.
 
JuneBug88 said:
The really weird thing about me having left TKR I am more scared then I was the last time. I think I am trying to talk my self out of it. I know I need it. But I am afraid of not having one natural knee. I know I will be ok and it will all work out.

Debbi
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I can relate Debbi. I had my TKRs done 6 months apart and I think I was a bit more anxious with the second--something about the thought of "no more real knees." Then I realized how BAD my natural knees made me feel and how good my new knee felt and I got over it. Now that I am 12 and 6 months out from the surgeries I feel foolish thinking that for even a minute--since that natural knee was ruining my life :)

Stay positive and good luck!
 
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