Knee replacement discussion

[Kali]

12. if you are strong and have a good support system

and your surgeon recommends it get them both done at the same time. it will be rough for a few weeks but not having to do two surgeries is a real plus. getting in and out of vehicles for PT and other appointments is hard with one, both might be too much. it really depends on your circumstances. either way you go you will in all likelihood be SO glad you got them done.

good luck.

for perspective - had my first done just before covid and was going to do the 2nd in a few months. well that got postponed for 2 years. second one got infected a year and 2 months after it was done. had to open it up and do a cleanout. on IV antibiotics for 6 weeks then oral for more months. a week after finishing infection came roaring back. they had to take it out and put in a "temporary" articulated spacer. another 6 weeks of IV antibiotics and a future 4th surgery. STILL WORTH IT!!!! being able to walk without knee pain is so fantastic.