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Originally Posted by rhood
How did you know when you were ready for replacement? Doc says I am ready, but I am not anxious to have it done. Thanks for any advice.
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Doctor told me I was ready on the right knee but I put it off because I didn't want to go through with the operation and learned to tolerate the pain. Then the leg became so bowlegged that the peroneal nerve going around the outside of the knee became aggravated and my right foot went numb. That's when I got the replacement, which straightened the leg, relieved the nerve, and cured the foot numbness. Doctor told me three years ago the left knee is now ready, but again I am putting it off because I can live with the pain and the leg is still relatively straight. However, I can't put it off forever and will probably get it replaced soon as the recovery is easier when younger. Trying to figure out what time of they year would be least disruptive to get it done. That is a much easier decision when up north, but in Florida, when you can be active year round, it is a difficult decision.