Okay; I think I'm back....

Well, I'm 50, but I didn't have a knee replacement -- at least not yet. The doctor said that I am too young to have one as they last about 10 years, so I suppose I'll be looking at it in the near future. This darned right knee has had two surgeries on it for the meniscus, and now this one to work on the nerve and clean it out again. Funny, the other one is a virgin knee -- just like yours Judy!

Kops2da, I was more concerned about the the nausea that comes after the surgery too; I have been so sick in the past that I've had to stay hours in the recovery room. I met with the anesthesiologist beforehand and explained this to her. When I got to the preop, they had 4 vials of anti nausea meds waiting for me and also a patch they put behind my ear that would stay on for three days to help prevent any nausea from the meds during surgery and the pain meds after. It really worked out well and not a bit of nausea. Hope this helps relieve any anxiety; I swear I worried about this for weeks on end.

Yep Elaine, I am the same way. I was given Percocet for pain; I took one and was up all night long. I haven't taken any since. Motrin seems to do the trick; that's how much of a lightweight I am! My husband can't believe it. lol

Elaine, the quadriceps is the big muscle in the front of your thigh, going from your knee to your hip. Quad sets are simply tightening this muscle, holding it for a couple of seconds and then relaxing. You don't have to move your leg at all, just tighten that muscle. You can do it sitting in your chair, lying in bed, pretty much anywhere. It's the first exercise they'll give you after surgery, also.

I do so hope you're able to have your surgery, I know you've been suffering with those knees for quite a while now.

ElephantPipe, I was 60. It was first recommended to me when I was about 55, but I wanted to wait until after I stopped working. Now, knowing how easy it was for me, I wish I'd done it right then. My ortho says he'd rather do a replacement at 50 and have to do another in 15-20 years than to wait until the person is 65 and all of the muscles in the leg are atrophied from lack of use. He says there's no such thing as "too young" if your joint isn't functional.