Insights and experiences from knee replacement patients and their caregivers.


Total Knee Talk

To our Total Knee Talk family—viewers, guests, and everyone who shows up here—
As the year comes to a close, we just want to say thank you. Thank you for being part of this community and for making it a place where people can come for real stories, honest conversations, encouragement, and understanding. What you share here—your experiences, questions, setbacks, wins, and wisdom—truly matters.
Whether you’re just beginning your knee replacement journey, right in the thick of recovery, or well on the other side offering hope to others, you make this space what it is. A place of help. A place of hope. A place where people don’t feel so alone.
We wish each of you a Merry Christmas, filled with moments of peace, comfort, and connection—whatever that looks like for you this season.
As we head into the New Year, our hope for you is continued healing, growing strength, patience with yourself, and good health. Thank you for trusting us, for being open, and for supporting one another in ways that go far beyond knees.
We’re grateful for every single one of you. ❤️

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 18

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🦵💬 We’d Love Your Thoughts on This Comment

We recently received a comment from a viewer who had an excellent recovery from his knee replacement. We’re truly happy for anyone who heals quickly and smoothly — that’s the outcome we hope everyone gets.

However, he also shared that he feels difficult recovery stories like ours are “misleading” and might discourage others from having surgery.

As many of you know, our channel exists to share real, varied, and honest recovery experiences. Not every journey is easy, and many people come here because they aren’t having a typical recovery and want to know they’re not alone.

But this raised an important question, and we’d genuinely love to hear from our community:

👉 “How important do you think it is for people to hear a wide range of recovery experiences? Do you feel that sharing difficult recoveries is helpful, harmful, or necessary?”

Your voices matter. Your experiences matter. And your perspective helps others who are navigating their own recovery.

Thank you for being here and supporting each other. 💙

1 month ago (edited) | [YT] | 11

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Happy Thanksgiving, Total Knee Talk Family! 🦃

We just wanted to take a moment to wish each and every one of you a safe, healthy, and peaceful Thanksgiving. Whether you're recovering from surgery, supporting a loved one, or simply learning more about total knee replacement, we are so grateful to have you here with us.

Thank you for subscribing to our channel, watching our videos, and being part of this amazing community. Your stories, your strength, and your willingness to share your journeys truly inspire us every single day.

We hope this holiday brings you comfort, good company, and a little extra rest. 💛
Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Dee and Cindy Hathaway

1 month ago (edited) | [YT] | 18

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Welcome to Total Knee Talk!

We’re so glad you’re here. This community was created as a place for honest conversations, shared experiences, and real stories from people going through total knee replacement recovery. Through interviews and personal journeys, our goal is to give you insight, encouragement, and a sense of connection as you navigate your own path.

Whether you’re preparing for surgery, currently recovering, or supporting someone you love, you’re not alone. We hope you find comfort, clarity, and community here at Total Knee Talk. Welcome!

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