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A friend spent 40+ years installing floors, carpet, tile, wood, you name it.
Point is his knees were a TRAIN WRECK.
He finally had 'em both done at the same time a couple years ago. He wishes he'd done it 20 years earlier.
He's actually a couple inches taller than was pre-op, because he can now stand up straight.

I had both of my knees replaced when I was in my mid-50's (I'm 61 now) and, as many others have remarked, it was one of the best decisions I ever made. On the flip-side, I know several people whose knee-replacement surgeries turned out to be disasters from which they never recovered. I'm lucky that both of my surgeries went without a hitch.

I found the rehab to be unexpectedly painful, but it's absolutely essential that you tough it out. For my first knee, I went to regular physical therapy sessions. For my second knee (replaced about six months after the first), I simply did my own rehab at a gym. Either way, the importance of diligent physical therapy cannot be overstated.

Finally, I agree that it's vital that you research ortho surgeons before choosing one to replace your knee(s). If you get a good one, you'll congratulate yourself for the rest of your life.