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[quote=Anonymous]There is some magical thinking on here. 25 more good years after a major surgery when you are already in the mid 70s in unrealistic. If dementia sets in it could be a living hell. Also, as others have pointed out these surgeries often don't lead to the great outcomes you hope for in much younger people. If she wants it and truly understands, you support her, but make it clear your own limits. You can visit at rehab, etc, but I would not take her into your home for example. If she doesn't want it support it. I like the idea of trying PT first. I have known people told they needed anything from knee to back surgery who found PT and sometimes acupuncture did the trick over many months. Someone made another important point-will she be diligent with homework. That is essential when you try PT BEFORE surgery, but also after. She needs to understand that often after the surgery you need intensive therapy and it's not easy.[/quote]
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