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Message:: [QUOTE="Collecting Nut, post: 3365752, member: 74863"]I set aside everything to be with my sister. I don't regret it for a moment. I even changed my surgery date, postponing it until the end had come. 2 days before my surgery my knee collapsed. I mean it failed to support me when I was walking. It made things worse. I have no cartilage in my knee. What little was left was ground down to remove the rough edges. I can't run, ride a bicycle or hike. There's lots of things I can't do anymore. Other things, I can do but I do them differently. I can't tell you how important this surgery is but it will make a difference in your life. It took me over 8 months to recover but it's so much better than it was. Whatever is wrong with your knee will not go away by itself. Basically, it's worn out and the more you use it the more pain you will endure and the longer you will have that pain. It will deteriorate a little more with each passing day. Ask yourself, is a limp better than what you have now? The office will be fine while you are away. They can get in touch with you a phone or by email. Only your mobility is affected, not your brain. Yes, it's a difficult surgery, it takes time to recover and you're dependent on others but in the long run it's worth it. I wish you the best and will add you to my prayer list my friend.[/QUOTE]