Officially Old

The news from the doctor today was not very encouraging. I went in because my knee was so swollen, aspirated 125cc of fluid off it. In the last 7 months I have lost 1/3 of the space where there should be cartilage and he anticipates I will be bone on bone by the end of the year. It felt good when I left but now that the numbing has worn off not so hot! We had the following conversation while looking at my x-ray,

Dr. - So I don't understand why you are complaining about your knee.
Me - It is swollen don't you think.
Dr. - Yes, but your left hip is toast! I would think that bothers you every step.
Me - It has its days
Dr. - I imagine
Me - What are my options?
Dr - Let's just say when you are ready for a hip replacement call and I will fit you in right away.
Me - Can we do double duty? L hip R knee at the same time.
Dr - NO

Now I have to figure out what would be a good time to have that done.

I thought only old ladies had hip replacements! Keep your sarcastic comments to yourself!