Good luck on your repair!! I know a woman who had one while she was in her 30's due to an earlier injury. She's still doing great! Very seldom ever complains of pain! :-) Bambi >I will miss my daily mail for a time while I have a total knee replacement >later this week. I've been decorating the tree, getting the greenhouse under >control for hubby to take over and generally getting ready for the big event. >Hope all is well with all of you. >Anne in MA >