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Knee Replacement-Yay or Nay?
I have so many fears…
I’ve been flirting with having a knee replacement. I say flirting because I am not completely sold on the idea. But I’m leaning toward it.
I had a very complicated knee fracture years ago, so now I’m retrofitted with all types of hardware. I can walk, but not the way I used to. Maybe it’s time.
As we age, all sorts of things start to happen-glasses, cataracts, knee replacements, hip replacements, and hearing aids are but a few.
But an elective surgery? It’s one thing if you break something and you have to have an operation. That’s a no-brainer. But when it’s a question of improving the quality of your life? You roll the dice.
Will I feel better? Will I feel worse? What if something goes wrong? What if I’m finally able to do all the things that I used to do? Why didn’t I do this sooner?
Since breaking my knee, I’ve had to redefine myself. Before, I led a very athletic life. Every morning I would work out for at least an hour. Usually, it involved running, biking, or swimming.
Anything sport that involved a ball was fair game for me. Basketball, tennis, softball, and golf were regular pursuits. I did all of those things easily. My place in space was limitless. I never thought about losing my balance and falling.
