The Doc, is suggesting I have both knees replaced. I am bone on bone both knees. I have had several scopes done already. This has been going on since 82′. He also suggested I go on disability, after 25 years in the trades he says I wont be able to return to commercial and industrial work. So my question is, does anyone here have any expierence with this? not really excited about hanging it up yet.
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My Uncle had both knees replaced and hasn’t regretted it one bit. His doesn’t have the range of motion that he had prior to the surgery, but the pain and issues are no longer there.
I asked him after Deer hunting yesterday how he felt and he said he felt great.
Good luck with the surgery, I doubt you’ll regret it. 
I had one knee done 6 years ago and am doing fine. Was also bone on bone. I am a retired farmer and put it off for years. After I had it done I wish I would of had it done sooner. Make sure you get a Doctor with a lot of experience and good reputation. Do the therapy and get it bending as much and as soon as you can. the first two or three weeks may be tough but after that you will be happy you had it done. Good Luck and enjoy the new knees!
I have no limits on bending the knee. The secret is the therapy. Do the therapy!!
Mine was so bad at age 45 I had it done. I haven’t regretted it a bit. Don’t expect to run again (biking yes) and no more walking the swamps for ducks. Therapy is a must for good results.
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I had one knee done 6 years ago and am doing fine. Was also bone on bone. I am a retired farmer and put it off for years. After I had it done I wish I would of had it done sooner. Make sure you get a Doctor with a lot of experience and good reputation. Do the therapy and get it bending as much and as soon as you can. the first two or three weeks may be tough but after that you will be happy you had it done. Good Luck and enjoy the new knees!
I would look into that W.F.M.C.in Rochester they did right by me and family.
Mom (74) is just a week out from her second knee replacement…
She too says the pain is gone and she wishes she had them done sooner..
And can not express the need to do the rehab/therapy after..you need to get the knee bending as much as you can as fast as you can… It will be a ruff two or three weeks, but it will be worth it.
Good luck and find a very experienced surgeon…
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The Doc, is suggesting I have both knees replaced. I am bone on bone both knees. I have had several scopes done already. This has been going on since 82′. He also suggested I go on disability, after 25 years in the trades he says I wont be able to return to commercial and industrial work. So my question is, does anyone here have any expierence with this? not really excited about hanging it up yet.
Thank You
Grandpa had both knees replaced for the same reasons. Same as you he was done in the working world. However he says his quality of life has been restored.
If you are in pain and miserable, this will help. As a person with bad knees I know what you are dealing with.
I guess early retirement and more time for fishing are in your future.
I can not offer advice for knees but I understand the getting out of the trades part. After 25 years as an electrician I had to get out due to too many back injuries, I lived on vicadin for two years to keep working until my family doctor and chiroprcator finally talked me into quitting. Surgery is an option but I decided against it. I quit 2-1/2 years ago and my back has improved as far as the pain goes and I have returned to school to start a new career. It has been tough going back to school but I do not regret it, plus when I am done I will be doing a job I truly enjoy or at least second to fishing. Good luck with surgeries, I am sure it will be worth it in the end when your quality of life improves.
Different story or results for me. I was bone on bone for years and they said I was too young to have mine replaced so I had to wait until I was 54.
It’s been approx 3 years and I still have issues but I do not believe that is the norm.
Since it was a work comp issue, I am waiting to go and get a second opionon on what is wrong but to date, I have not been able to get work comp to pay for the added bills.
I did all my therapy and still do today.
I was actually better off with my knee rather than the new one. I also lost all feeling in my big toe and the 2 next to it. I guess due to nerve damage from the surgery.
I need my other one done also but they will not touch that one until they figure out why the one they replaced is not right. Some days I can hardly walk on it, the left side of my knee area is all numb and my toes have next to no feeling.
Guess it is back to the lawyers office if they do not respond soon. It’s been 8 months since I first contacted them and have 3 times since with no answer.
My Mother has had both done and is very happy.
A buddy had both done at the same time. Good to get done with it all at once but he was laid up for quite some time. Loves his new knees today.
Doc told me that after my knee replacement, I would never be able to kneel on my knee again if i wanted my replacement to last.
With the total results I have had to date, I would rather have my old knee. After I had the replacement done, the pain went away and I was happy about that but for the rest, give me my old knee back.
Yes, I had the surgery done by a well respected ortho surgeon and he has done a million of them for years. Guess he just botched mine up.
Had a hip replaced in December of 08 after years of pain and limited movement that got progressively worse. I quit building because I didn’t want to risk the injury. My other hip is almost ready for replacement. Starting working a sales job instead and have no regrets.
My mother-in-law had both knees replaced this year and like me wishes she had them done sooner. No regrets here. Good luck with your decision. 
Thank you everyone for sharing, The doc has said I am too young for new knees but mine are getting bad, pain is intense sometimes. But does anybody have expierence with SSI abisability? That is where my pride comes in.
Any help is well appreciated.
My Dad had both of his knees done at different times. When he did his first, the Doc said to put off the second as long as he could because the technology going into the replacements was improving at such a fast rate that the longer it was put off, the better the finished product would be.
He is very happy with the finished product. The doctor did tell him that he could run, but only if he was being chased by a bear 
As with anything, take your time and do your research. Good luck
I am in the same situation, looking at two new knees. But I believe like all medical procedures there are no guarantees. Most reports I have heard are positve. But I have two friends who had one knee done 3-4 years ago but did not do their second knee. That speeks volumes to me about their experience.
I had one knee replaced 6 years ago. Pain is pretty much gone. Miss being unable to kneel on replacement knee. When I have occasion to be on the floor, its usually on my side or on a low stool. Replaced baseboard, trim and doors in my house with some difficulty.
Wish you the best.
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But does anybody have expierence with SSI abisability? That is where my pride comes in.
Any help is well appreciated.
I’m on SSDI so if you have any questions feel free to PM me and I’ll try my best, but the very first thing is to contact a disability lawyer….the sooner the better….
As far as the pride goes there… is no shame in using the insurance that you have been paying for all your working years..
Yes it’s hard at first but you and your family come first….
My mother-in-law has had both hers replaced and she feels great. Walks at least a mile a day, and still polkas like there’s not tomorrow…she turned 80 last May…been 4 & 5 years since the replacements….
Follmerpa, Had both (total knees) in 2006 – 2007 shoot me a PM… Thanks 
My Father has had both of his replaced. As mentioned above, the quality of life has increased dramatically. However a few things you really need to understand. RECOVERY!!!! What and how well you follow the docs orders on your recovery procedures will have a huge impact on the long term quality use of your knees. My dad didn’t follow the walking and exercise regiment on his first knee, and its obvious. Much less range of motion, and he still has a few problems with that leg. The pain lingered on longer than it should have, and over-all he has problems with kneeling and go up a ladder.
He followed the orders on his other knee, and its great. He comments often that its better than new. Much more range of motion than his other one, and absolutely no leg problems. He also healed up much faster and got back to putzing around the farm in a minimal amount of time.
My grandpa has had both of them done, one last year, and one this year. He jumped out of too many semis during his trucking years and completely wore them out. He’s doing great with his, said they’re definitely worth it! He’s already walking around after getting his done a month ago!
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