Do the exercises. Both knees have been replaced. Only to last 10 yrs. I was told. Would never have it done again. But knees are over the 10 year mark, perhaps because I lost 100#.
I was on my own with no help and this was a tad bit difficult, even tho I am very independant.
The first one I had done in 98 and the anesthesia left me in a state of severe depression. Dr. could not figure it out, until he had surg. a year or so later, same thing. After this experience, I always had the anestheseologist consult me prior to surg. Now, it is done automaticlly in some hosp. I am allergic to it, but give me the wrong kind and....
Have fibro also, and now depression from CFIDS!
Good luck. Heal quickly.
Helen