Knees are Going, Need a Lift
Wife and I want a new TC but the climb in is getting difficult. Looking for ideas on mechanical lift to aid mobility. Have seen these on Class As (mobile-lift.com) and this as a hitch lift for pickups...
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I struggled with a blown knee for 3 years. I tore the cartilage in August 2014 and had surgery. Over the next three years, the knee only got worse. I was limping, couldn't climb steps, hurt all the time, on pain killers, and nothing was getting better. The worst was, the struggle to get inside the camper.
Finally had enough and met with my doctor and said it was time for a new knee. Fast forward a couple months, in August 2017 I had the knee replaced with an artificial one. After surgery, I worked that leg like a crazy man to get 100% mobility back.
Here it is, 8 months after the knee replacement, and today I was on the roof of my trailer replacing trim. Up and down the step ladder like I was 8 years old again! Unbelievable difference now.
My only regret was, 3 years and 8 months ago, when I blew the cartlidge, I wish I would have gone for a new knee then, instead of staying in pain for 3 more years.
Rather than attempting to band-aid your aching knees, consider getting them fixed! Your life will be greatly improved. I'm now walking with absolutely no limp, and can do absolutely anything I want. Dr. said the knee will last the rest of my life.
Just saying ... something to think about!
Finally had enough and met with my doctor and said it was time for a new knee. Fast forward a couple months, in August 2017 I had the knee replaced with an artificial one. After surgery, I worked that leg like a crazy man to get 100% mobility back.
Here it is, 8 months after the knee replacement, and today I was on the roof of my trailer replacing trim. Up and down the step ladder like I was 8 years old again! Unbelievable difference now.
My only regret was, 3 years and 8 months ago, when I blew the cartlidge, I wish I would have gone for a new knee then, instead of staying in pain for 3 more years.
Rather than attempting to band-aid your aching knees, consider getting them fixed! Your life will be greatly improved. I'm now walking with absolutely no limp, and can do absolutely anything I want. Dr. said the knee will last the rest of my life.
Just saying ... something to think about!
