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Originally Posted by W921
I have a first visit with a surgeon booked next month. That's great news if new knees last. I thought only good for ten years
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Ten years is the life expectancy; plus or minus your activity, your weight (personally I lost 20 lbs.)
My neighbor was told she had to lose 70 lbs as she is huge, before surgery. One pound off your belly = 5 lbs off the knee joint.
The patient has their do their part, as well the surgeon is a doctor not a magician.
Good luck
Note: My new knee is 7 years old and I am looking into another brace for stability and strength... Some weight has crept back on and I am presently addressing that...