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Hello everyone. I just joined the group and need a bunch of encouragement. I

used to be tuff but have turned into a fully feathered chicken. I have needed

something done about my knee for a long time but every time I w

Was about to get really serious about it it would either quit hurting or I

would read about a new and improved proceedure about to be perfected. I also

needed back surgery which I had put off for the same reason. Finally coouldn't

put the back surgery off as I could no longer walk. I had done a good job of

researching surgeons and the back surgery went fine except for the fact that ii

had a heart attack in the recovery room. That surgery seems to have gone well

too but am now on some heart mess.

Anyway my right knee was restructured after an auto accident. It was an

excellent surgery which allowed me to work for over forty years as a hairdresser

and registered nurse. I have put it offf too long and now in terrible pain. I

have favored thatleg till I ha e very little strength in that leg.

I don't know if a tnt is an option sin e so much tendon, ligament and bone

damage was done in the original injury. I have never been able to bend it much

since the orfiginal surgery. I had an orthbroscopic done a few years ago but

that didn't heal much. I have to bite tthe bullet now and get ssomething done.

I have been trying to think of some exercises. I can do to gain some strength

but it is very painful.

Anyway that's where I am. Any suggestions? Thanks, deeded