Information from someone that has had total knee replacement on both knees?

I have had knee replacement on one knee and need it on the other knee. I am having problems with the knee that did not have the replacement. It seems weak and when I first get up from sitting down the knee doesn't want to go. I have to hold on to something and take baby steps for a minute or two and then I can walk. It wasn't that bad till I had the knee replacement on the other knee. I would like to hear someone that had knees operated to see if they had this problem. Also; I would like to know how long the knee replacement lasts before you have to have the same knee replaced again. Thank you

this is just a guess, but i'm thinking the reason you are having problems with the knee that has not been replaced is because you are having to use it more. Before you had the knee replaced you most likely were using both legs about the same amount, but now you have an injured (the surgery knee) side and tend to favor it.

I had a total knee replacement two years ago, it was the stupidest thing that I ever did, it's not nearly as strong as the other and not even as strong as it was.

The cost of knee surgery is very low in India as compared to USA,UK and Canada. You can get the surgery done there in a fraction of cost of what would you pay in USA or private UK

There is one company that is very famous in India that arranges orthopaedic surgery for foreigners in India.They are called the Forerunners Healthcare.I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories.

I have also read that they arrange financing for american and canadian patients as all surgery is not covered by insurance or by NHS in the UK.They also have photos pasted of their International patients.You can checkout their website.The cost savings are incredible.As a doctor i personally believe that your knee joint replacement surgery can be easily handled in India as the quality of healthcare available here is simply best in the world.The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.

My cousin also got her knee replacement surgery for in India through the forerunners healthcare .She is more than very happy with the results.She is totally pain free now.She just paid 25% of the amount she was quoted in USA and is all praise for this forerunners healthcare company. hope this helps.
I would recommend this company to you as you are willing to travel abroad and get the surgery at low cost.

http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com