knee replacement

My mom has had trouble with her knees for what seems like forever now.  She's needed knee replacement surgery on both knees for at least 7-8 years now.

The problem is that my mom has always put everyone else before herself.  The result unfortunately is that her health has taken a back seat.  Well enough is enough & we've been trying to convince her for several years now that she really needs to go to the dr & do something about her knees.

Finally a few months ago she made the decision she wanted to make a dr apointment & see what her options were.  We knew exactly what the dr would say before we ever got there, but I guess she had a small hope it wasn't as bad as were thinking... but it was... she needs both knees replaced... period.  Her right knee was in allot worse condition then her left, so we decided to start doing injections in the left knee & schedule a full knee replacement for the right.  She finished her left knee injections last week & surgery is scheduled for this Wednesday for the right knee.

It's hard to believe after talking about it & arguing with her for so many years now... we're just a few days away from surgery & starting on a path of better health for her.  Of course I'm excited & worried at the same time, I can't help it... she's my mom.  I only want the best for her & I've got my fingers & toes crossed that the surgery goes well & she has a quick recovery.

I'm taking my mom tomorrow to Kohl's to get some comfy pj's to wear in the hospital & for therapy afterwards, along with some much needed other things as well.  Depending on how worn out she is from the trip to Kohl's, we might make a quick last trip to the grocery store also.  She's been unable to shop by herself for awhile now, she needs assistance in order for her not to be completely worn smooth out half way thru the store.  Because of how bad her knees have gotten just in the past 1-2 years... it's almost completely eliminated her from doing much by herself or even going anywhere without assistance.

At first, mom was pretty nervous & not real sure about doing the surgery, but the closer the time gets... she seems ready to get it done & looks forward to being out of pain & able to walk & do things again.  Of course we all feel the same way too... we're ready for her to feel better & be able to get out & go where ever she wants to when ever she wants to.

I plan on posting good news Wednesday after her surgery!