gazelle7777
post-grad
@KayeKaye I think some of these joint surgeons are consumed with weight. My Doctor always comments about how nice and slim I am every time I see him... and how it will make my surgery(s) easier. He is nice and trim and for a 60 year old man very fit and into good nutrition and taking care of yourself.
I think it is easier on him(the surgeon in general) as far as the surgery... smaller people might make the operation easier on him( them)... but also, it is true that there is less chance for after surgery problems being of normal BMI..... That saying, many people with joint issues are not slim, and still need the surgery. Many people not slim have the surgery and do JUST FINE!!
To have your doctor tell you at 63 that you need to wait 10 years???? It is time to move on to a different doctor! Do not give up your search.
Best wishes to you as I too lived with both knees bone on bone for 10 years and suffered the same pain you talk about. I pray you find a good surgeon who will listen to you and who will help you. Joan
PS: I would recommend having your root canal and any dental work done prior to your surgery. I had a crown and a root canal just two days prior to my hip surgery in September 2014. Best to get it done and address anything dental before surgery.
I think it is easier on him(the surgeon in general) as far as the surgery... smaller people might make the operation easier on him( them)... but also, it is true that there is less chance for after surgery problems being of normal BMI..... That saying, many people with joint issues are not slim, and still need the surgery. Many people not slim have the surgery and do JUST FINE!!
To have your doctor tell you at 63 that you need to wait 10 years???? It is time to move on to a different doctor! Do not give up your search.
Best wishes to you as I too lived with both knees bone on bone for 10 years and suffered the same pain you talk about. I pray you find a good surgeon who will listen to you and who will help you. Joan
PS: I would recommend having your root canal and any dental work done prior to your surgery. I had a crown and a root canal just two days prior to my hip surgery in September 2014. Best to get it done and address anything dental before surgery.
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