Did I say I was 42? Oh dear ageing myself early. I am 42 in May. Did not mean to make you think that I thought you were trivialising my condition as I know you were not and as stated much appreciative for your input. The surgeon who operated did state at sometime I would need to have my knees replaced. This was after my 3rd ligament recon op. I have had 2 Anterior/Posterior Ligament repairs on my left knee (and this is the one that is really giving me trouble). This is why I am reluctant to go to the Doc's just incase they say its time to do something. Have a great day