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Barefoot I do understand the pain you are feeling now and its difficult to live with. I cannot offer you any advice on your original question because my knee problem was different.

All I can say is those zero gravity chairs are very helpful when one has knee problems. You can find them at Bed Bath & Beyound. The chair will ease your pain for a few moments when getting up.

It seems like your in a lot of pain and you are considering all of your options. Only you will know when the time is right to have surgery. However, I would suggest you do it sooner than later so you can heal and get on with your life of having fun.

I have one question for you. If you had surgery would it improve your quality of life? I'm sure it would and you need to believe that too.