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Do you mind if I ask how old you are? I keep hearing I am too young. I am in so much pain all the time.

I was diagnosed in early 30's as well. I am 47 and supposedly too young still. I am at my wits end!

 The norm for surgery use to be '62'..because the replacement knee would not last long. Now replacement knees are lasting longer and surgeons are able to do another replacement if needed in 30 years.
40's is not too young to have surgery. I've needed surgery since '08 when I had the arthroscopy done and microfracture. Celebrex, Neurotin and Zanaflex are wonderful combo meds to take for pain relief. Ice and Bio-Freeze or 'Stop Pain' are great for short time relief.
Hope this helps.

How about a 2nd opinion? When was the last time you had an x-ray on it?
My father just had his replaced & he is 75. Lesser pain than having a knee replaced!
I would also let you doctor know that this pain is preventing you to LIVE your life and is limiting you what you can and cannot do!  You could add that the next step will be pain medication & you do not want to go on pain meds when all that needs to be done is a replacement!~
When I was going through therapy there was a young lady in there much younger than me that had a hip replacement and that was in '08.
Hope this helps!~ Good Luck!

 No, I do not take NSAIDS and I have not had my WLS. I've done well w/just Cymbalta, Neuotin and Zanaflex. If I am having terrible pain, I use ice.
I use to take NSAIDS, but my stomach just does not tolerate them, as I am prone to ulcers.
Have you shared your concern w/your PCP and Bariatric surgeon?

If an ortho tells you you're too young, get a second opinion.

My original ortho, who had already performed one of my meniscus surgeries, told me that my right knee looked bad and that I'd eventually need to have the entire knee replaced.

A couple of months later, I went to an ortho in another city (and state) who performs partial knee replacements. He examined me, took additional xrays,and determined that I was a candidate for partial knee (Makoplasty).

I had the surgery nearly two weeks ago and am recovering remarkably well. I am 50 years old and had my RNY surgery in August and haven't yet been able to exercise. It was the nurse practioner at the RNY surgeon's office who encouraged me to go ahead and have it done. Her feeling was that without the surgery and thus, without exercise, I wouldn't get as much success and benefit from my WLS. I'm glad I took her advice!