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TC40
TC40

My knees hurt so bad that I am not sleeping well. That, in turn, is causing my mood to be unstable. My orthopedic dr just tells me that I am too young and too overweight for knee surgery. WTH. I have no quality of life right now. I guess it doesn't matter. I have to start a new job on Monday and I pray that I can make it through the day without anybody noticing that I can barely walk when I stand up. I am miserable. I wish I could just die in my sleep, oh but wait, I would actually BE asleep. And that isn't happening very well anymore. I can't deal with this. I am angry about it. I am still TRYING to go to the gym at least twice a week. I practically cry when I am doing cardio because it hurts so badly.  I just feel like giving up. 

TC40
TC40
I know I posted the other day, but it is just REALLY wearing me down. I think I will try to take my pain meds and lay down pretty soon.
irishwriter
irishwriter
sending you positive energy and some pain relief,! big fat hugs
beckyp
beckyp
Have you gotten a 2nd opinion from another ortho Dr.? There's got to be something they can do to help you. I hope this new job works out for you. (((hugs)))
TC40
TC40
Nope there is no help for my situAtion. I feel angry about it.
OlderCPer
OlderCPer
Sorry your in such a tough spot. I'm not sure how old you are, but they don't do TKR's on younger people because they only last for 15 - 20 yrs. max, and everytime they do a TKR they have to drill into your Femur head and Tibia head, basically destroying them, they can't do that over and over for multiple TKR"s over a long remaining life time. And the weight thing people think is "the party line" but you'll have the same problems with your legs and the TKR will wear out in half the time it should last. It sucks but there are very valid reasons why they don't do these surgeries until the body is ready for them.

I hope your new job goes well and its something you like.
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