The date has been set for my right knee replacement surgery.

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

Very much subject to change, at this time it's scheduled for 8am on Tuesday, March 22. It'll take place at the Indianapolis V.A. Hospital.

It'll be a total replacement, my third. Two times on my left knee, and now the first time on my right.

I'm still hoping to get out of the wheelchair I've been chained to for almost six years now.

[rurallib]

1. bet you can't wait!

best wishes on getting out of that wheelchair.

[lunatica]

2. May the third time be a charm

Good luck and here's hoping you can fold the chair and put it in the attic forever.

[KMOD]

3. Best of luck,

Prisoner_Number_Six

I'm rooting for a quick and full recovery.

I hope you can put that wheelchair away and let it collect dust.

[Duppers]

4. So sorry

What happened to your knees?

I've a badly torn meniscus in my right knee, happened several yrs ago and I refused surgery. I've a high pain tolerance and have been able to limp along until i recently pulled ligaments (yep, plural) in my left. I'm not a happy camper being unable to walk any distance with my pup. However, I'm lucky compared to your situation. Any advice for your luckier fellow gimps?

Wishing you the best outcome this time and good luck!

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

6. Get the surgery.

It's worth it.

In my case, it was simply arthritis. I had to have my first replacement when I was just 42 years old. It ended a career in landscaping I really loved. But I got the operation and moved on. I'm now 60 and in spite of having been chair bound for a few years I still get out and about. The most important thing I do is a therapy workout at a fitness center three times a week. My legs may be in bad shape, but my upper body is just fine!

[Duppers]

8. Thank you!

Now, finding a good orthopedic surgeon.

Btw, I love digging in dirt too and I miss it.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. My dear Prisoner_Number_Six!

That's great news! I'll mark my calendar so I won't forget, and keep you in my thoughts that day!

I think I see a future for you without that dratted wheelchair!

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

7. I continue to hope.

I have dreams all the time about walking. Here's hoping dreams really do come true.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. I think yours will....