I agree with Bo, it's a good incentive to lose weight and get into shape. Hiking in Maine and rock hopping fishing has been awesome.
I did almost pass out several times in PT, but, hey it's a temporary condition. I also spent 3 mos. with ultrasound removing all the scar tissue above my knee.
Would I do it again? Yes, I would only do a full replacement if I complications that would not allow a partial, most orthopedic surgeons want to do the easy solution and just replace the complete joint. It's your choice, I made the surgeon add a stipulation in the consent for to NOT do a full.
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