 I'm Shakuntila Pai. I'm 73 years old and I've been a very active person. I used to play badminton, swimming. I'm part of a music group. And suddenly over the last few years, all this was coming to a halt because of my bad knees. I had arthritis, osteoarthritis of the knee. Dr. Ramayur told me it's time to go and get it operated. So he referred me to Dr. Hemant Kalyan in Manipal Hospital. The very first time I met him, he put both me and my husband at ease and answered every possible question that we asked. And we felt so comfortable that we already fixed the date for the surgery. And he said that I should do bilateral because that's how it is nowadays. And we put our total faith in him and were very positive. I went to Manipal Hospital. The hospital is very good. Aftercare is very good. The doctor came and saw me every day. Physiotherapy starts the very next day and Dr. Anand was my physiotherapist and I swear by him he's too good and he motivated me in every way and would really push me and encourage me to do the things which I needed to do even though it was so tough because both my knees felt like pieces of wood and he would say walk. I would say that it has changed my life. It's six months since I had both knee joints replaced and now I can walk any amount. I can climb steps. I'm feeling like a free person. It's changed my life altogether. Family support is very important when you go in for a surgery. Their love and motivation is so important. My husband, son, daughter, daughter-in-law and other friends were so good and supported me all along. Nurses were very good and the attendance were extra special I thought. I used to feel embarrassed that they have to change diapers and things and they'd say no it's our job. We'll do it for you. They were so kind and I'm planning to go swimming and to the gym shortly. I would recommend this surgery to all those who are having pain and suffering and being scared of the surgery. Be positive and just do it. Do the physiotherapy well and all will be okay. I had my surgery done and this journey has been really smooth and I feel a changed person and it's really very good. Thanks to the doctors.