Hi Percy. Nice to hear surgery went well. Now that you're life resumes, it might be wise to consider some ways to avoid recurrance of joint problems and need for more repair in the future. Not meant to discourage you, but a business aquaintance of mine had both knees replaced and now's back hobbling because the hips are going. He hasn't done a thing to correct some of the causes for his problems.
As you are likely aware the good ole American diet isn't so good nutrition wise. Some natural and wholistic joint suppliments include glucosamine with condroiten which I believe can be obtained with msm. Msm can also be used in conjunction with these for building and maintaining healthy cartilage. Of course exercise is a factor in this. Vitamine E, essential oils such as flax and borage oil and multimineral complex with equal amounts of magnesium and calcium in solution are also very helpful. I have tendencies toward these problems and I use all the above to keep my joints functional at age 68. I have actually developed joint problems in the past and the above things along with fine tuning my diet have eliminated the swelling and kept arthritis at bay. When ever I feel pain any place in the joints I bite the bullet and eliminate dairy products, sweets alcohol beverages and such and the problem corrects. The greens and certain herbs are also very healing. Food for thought.
We need to keep you up and healthy, not only for your welfare, but there's a selfish motive here for all us who enjoy the great forum you've blessed us with. May God bless you and yours. Our prayers are with you.
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