Almost three years have passed since I last added to the blog - - so now . . . I have three children married and a first grandchild on the way. My baby will graduate from high school and is applying to college. I have also worn a cast on my left leg for 14+ months and now need a knee replacement. I am very worried about the upcoming surgery because everyone says it is a miserable surgery. Can it be worse than back fusion surgery? Had that 11 years ago!