Yeah, you are in a complete different age bracket than I am. At 62, they aren't hesitating to do the replacement. One doctor told me I might get 5-7 years, another told me I could get up to 15. Alot of factors determine the longevity, i.e., weight, activity level. At my age, and with my bad knees I guess they're figuring I won't be very active (which I'm not right now, cause I'm in a walker and can barely walk). I don't foresee me being really active from here on in. I am also over weight, which is a bad thing! Oh well, guess I can only hope for the best. Too bad, you can't have more options, it would be easier on you.
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Yeah, you are in a complete different age bracket than I am. At 62, they aren't hesitating to do the replacement. One doctor told me I might get 5-7 years, another told me I could get up to 15. Alot of factors determine the longevity, i.e., weight, activity level. At my age, and with my bad knees I guess they're figuring I won't be very active (which I'm not right now, cause I'm in a walker and can barely walk). I don't foresee me being really active from here on in. I am also over weight, which is a bad thing! Oh well, guess I can only hope for the best. Too bad, you can't have more options, it would be easier on you.
June 17, 2009 - 5:56pmSoupLady
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