“My golf game has gotten better.”

Rich’s Story

What was life like before joint replacement?
I had not given up any of my activities, but they became very difficult.

What was the turning point for you?
My turning point in deciding to move ahead with surgery was just timing. I always knew I would need it, but the timing wasn’t right before.

How has joint replacement changed your life?
Life now is good. I can walk longer distances, and my golf game has gotten better since having joint replacement surgery. I know that my rehab can never stop because it’s what has given me my strength back.

What advice do you have for others considering joint replacement?
I am having my left knee done, so I am strengthening it with the rehab I did for my right knee, which is my advice. I want my left knee to be as strong as possible before surgery so I can have a quicker recovery.