Thanks, both of you. Dadsgirl--I remember you as well
The weight thing was an issue for me as well--they put off the surgery for a yr as I gained 35 pounds aftert getting sick. I have lost that but never being a small person to begin with--I dont know if it is enough--my primary doc seems to think so.

Well--I am at a place that is sort of a catch 22 because how can I loose more if it hurts to much to walk? If I eliminate anymore meals--that will be a whole other problem.

I have kept up low impact exercise--so I am still limber.
The surgery will flare the FM--thats just what happens but Yes, I have a good pain doc.

Hi Coyote--walking train wreck--yes--that works as a good description
I know several who have had this surgery and your right--all of them sing its praises.
Its the long recovery period that has me worried and being put under--I dont know why--I just am scared of being put under.

Anyway--the appt got changed to next thur. I will have to think about this but Yes--it would be nice to be able to walk and not worry that my knee will slip out and falling.