Surfsister
senior
I've known for years that knee replacement was in my future. In 2003 (at 40 years old), I went to the OS who had done the arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery on my knee when I was 18. He said I had severe osteoarthritis, that I should try to hang on as long as possible in order to let technology improve. And that I did.
Six years later, I'm now facing knee replacement. The surgery is on Monday (with a new surgeon—I have nothing but disdain for the one I saw in 2003 because of his attitude). I did my last session in the pool on Wednesday. I've surfed for the past two days and will probably do one last surf session tomorrow. Then, bright and early on Monday, I take my turn at becoming "The Bionic Woman".
My primary goal is to be pain-free. My secondary goal is to return to surfing, cycling and swimming. I understand that each patient is different, that there is no certainty that I will still be the athlete I am today.
I've had fewer than two weeks to prepare myself for surgery. On April 10, I learned that I could get the surgery as soon as April 20th. I jumped at the date. I prefer to do this sooner rather than later. I've worked through my fears about the pain and the rehab. I recognize that nothing would be more painful than losing my way of life because of this knee.
This forum is a godsend!
Six years later, I'm now facing knee replacement. The surgery is on Monday (with a new surgeon—I have nothing but disdain for the one I saw in 2003 because of his attitude). I did my last session in the pool on Wednesday. I've surfed for the past two days and will probably do one last surf session tomorrow. Then, bright and early on Monday, I take my turn at becoming "The Bionic Woman".
My primary goal is to be pain-free. My secondary goal is to return to surfing, cycling and swimming. I understand that each patient is different, that there is no certainty that I will still be the athlete I am today.
I've had fewer than two weeks to prepare myself for surgery. On April 10, I learned that I could get the surgery as soon as April 20th. I jumped at the date. I prefer to do this sooner rather than later. I've worked through my fears about the pain and the rehab. I recognize that nothing would be more painful than losing my way of life because of this knee.
This forum is a godsend!