I am 67 and both knees need replacement, but want do surgery until i lose weight. Pain so bad that the legs hurts can not walk or climb steps. What can I done to keep moving?
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What can I do to keep moving?
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MInnie67, this is always so difficult---if you can get in a pool and simply move that can be very helpful! Or get on a stationary bike? Key is to move, even if gentle 
I got a recumbent exercise bike and am now up to 30 minutes a day. I make myself use it daily. 6 mo ago when I first got it, I had seat as far back as it would go and could barely get my knee to make the revolution then got up to 5 minutes, now 30. It has helped my knee alot, takes awhile to feel improvement. I can do steps now. Still have some stiffness but nothing lile it was
Hoski, You are a living proof of the power of MOVEMENT in decreasing knee pain!!! SO SO SO Pleased for you. And you started small and built up, fantastic AND YOU STUCK WITH IT. It takes some time to feel the improvement. SO HAPPY for you. CONGRATULATIONS. Please keep sharing your experience as you are a beacon of hope for so many!
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Thankyou! And the improvement has been very motivating for me to continue. Just a year ago, getting out of my chair was so painful, now none. I cannot take nsaids due to my a fib, so I am elated that this is helping my joints and my heart💜
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