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Originally Posted by Puppet Guy
Mrs Puppet is going to get a new knee!
My wife has horrible, HORRIBLE osteoarthritis in both of her knees which has pretty much rendered her an invalid. She's gone to countless surgeons and specialists for years, but they've always denied her surgery because she's "too young" for the procedure. Yesterday she saw a new doctor who admitted that she's too far gone for treatment, and she's finally got a date booked for surgery. You can't imagine the relief she has.
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I'm fighting this battle now. Doctors keep telling me I'm too young for surgery and for any meds stronger than Tylenol. Lose weight and physiotherapy. Really puts a damper into any sort of sporting life.
Super annoying.