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Been having pain in both knees for quite a while...had them x-rayed..both a mess, severe arthritis. Doc said, without even further study, about the left one, nothing much that can be done except knee replacement. (Had arthroscopic surgery about 30 years ago). For the right, suggested a MRI. Got the MRI - was told meniscus damage that they could operate on, and I might (might) get 6-12 months of relief, but...recommending knee replacement for that one as well.
Am not a big 'pain' guy, and watching a video of the operation online...kinda makes that seem inevitable.
Fortunately, I work at home (desk-type job), with single floor living and good home support. Trying to figure out if I should get both done at once, or one at a time and wondered if anyone here had experience with either strategy. Have read about the pro's and con's of both approaches (one at a time or both at once)...but interested in hearing from anyone that might have gone through it.
Am not a big 'pain' guy, and watching a video of the operation online...kinda makes that seem inevitable.
Fortunately, I work at home (desk-type job), with single floor living and good home support. Trying to figure out if I should get both done at once, or one at a time and wondered if anyone here had experience with either strategy. Have read about the pro's and con's of both approaches (one at a time or both at once)...but interested in hearing from anyone that might have gone through it.