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Reader Submissions: I Wish I Knew Before Knee Replacement...

Have you recently had a knee replacement? Knee replacement surgery is a major procedure, and there are many questions that you likely had going in to the procedure. But what about things you learned along the way that you wish you had known prior to your knee replacement. What knowledge would you share with someone who needs their knee replaced?

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What Made You Decide to Have Knee Replacement?*

Share the reasons you decided to have a knee replacement. Was it the pain? An activity you could no longer do?

What Were You Not Prepared For?*

Were there surprises along the way? Were there aspects of the surgery or rehab that you didn't expect?

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There is a lot to learn when having major surgery. What do you wish you had known before undergoing your replacement?

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