Knee replacement discussion

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10. I am having knee surgery on one knee

the day before Thanksgiving and I am 77. I have arthritis in both knees and my one knee has shifted a bit because I compensate for it the way I walk.

My physician at UPMC gave me a packet for my pre-surgery. Explicit exercises to do, what types of food to eat 3 months before surgery, drinking pre-made protein drinks like Ensure or Premier. Adding whey or plant based protein powder to yogurt or smoothies.
Increase hydration 48 to 64 oz. of non-caloric fluids daily, drink Gatorade, not red.

Starting 3 months before surgery take an over the counter multivitamin, a calcium supplement and a Vitamin D supplement.
Calcium- men over 50 take 1,000 mg daily
Vitamin D - To start take a one-time dose of 50,000 IU, After the 1st dose switch to taking 2,000 IU per day.

They also give me suggested meals to eat with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and protein.

I am getting one knee done first because my other knee isn't as bad and I want to be able to run my snowmobile as soon as possible to keep my driveway clear for my wife.

Not doing the above will prolong recovery time. In 2 weeks I will be starting my 90 day routine. Knees are harder to recover from than hips from what I hear.

I said I would get my new knee when it started to affect my golf game, a month after I scheduled the surgery I got a hole in one, oh and I haven't moved up to the senior tees yet.
I would do what the surgeon suggests about doing both knees, most people I know do one at a time. I am confident in the surgeon also.