# I Am Choosing Surgery Now To Avoid A Knee Replacement Later

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Podcast: [Ask Win](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-win-7170927)
Published: 2026-09-10T02:00:00+00:00
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Send us Fan Mail We share a direct health update, including an upcoming knee hardware removal surgery and what it could mean for pain relief and long-term mobility. We also talk candidly about painful skin breakdown, the steps we are taking to get treatment, and a new podcast idea built to center caregivers. • knee surgery scheduled and expected time away from work and recording • why knee clicking and popping may come from hardware irritation • decision path toward partial...

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