[beth1954]

I guess I haven't posted enough to send you a private message.
First I wanted to congratulate you on your weight loss! That's great. about 15 years ago I lost the same amount. I did it the old-fashioned way. I ate small meals several times a day--healthy food--and exercised.
Today I have gained that back plus much more. I will definitely need a knee replacement and the only thing is that I can wait until I can't stand the pain anymore. My surgeon said that most people that get to the point I am are begging for surgery. (I have no cartlidge--bone-to-bone rubbing.) He said that being overweight (understatement--I'm 300 lbs) is not a "contraindication" to not have the surgery. But I know it will be very difficult for me to recover fast at this weight.
I don't want to starve myself and do anything stupid, I just need to do something that will be a little faster than the norm. I don't know how long I can wait............