“Life is normal now.”

Phillip’s Story

What was life like before joint replacement?
Before my knee replacement, it was painful to walk at all. It was almost impossible to stand while doing work in the garage.

What was the turning point for you?
My wife urged me to go see my doctor so we could move forward with a normal life. We were about to sell our house, and I knew I couldn’t let her do all the work. I had been putting this off for about three years, and I knew it was time to do something about it. 

What is life like now?
Life is normal now. Walking around our new neighborhood is great, and I have lost weight in the process. My surgeon was great, and my follow-up appointments were great. 

What advice do you have for others considering joint replacement?
The fact that you can have your knee replaced with an artificial one and walk again is amazing. Thank you to my surgeon and DePuy Synthes.