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As I mentioned I have to have both knees replaced, both hips replaced

and I am going to have an MRI to see just how bad my shoulders are.

If they are very bad they might have to be replaced instead of just

having the rotator cuffs and bone spurs removed. I am also having

really bad problems with my Achille's tendons in both feet but the

doctor didn't have time to check those out yet.

My question is which surgery do you think would be best to have

first, the knee, hip or shoulder? Also has anyone had a hip and knee

done, (it would be on opposite sides because those are the worst)? I

have had lung problems in the past, but they are doing really good

right now and I haven't had breathing problems. I know I am high risk

because of that, the diabetes, high blood pressure (all really under

control and without any problems) and severe sleep apnea. I know I

could have a block for the knee and hip, but are there blocks for the

shoulders? I see my doctor again for my feet problems and to schedule

the surgery a week from this Friday.

I don't know if I mentioned this virtual website that shows what is

involved in the hip and knee replacement. It looks really gross but

also very interesting.

Robin