[buttmunch]

But what's teh point of replacing a knee or hip joint when the new one will just go the way of the old one? Get them to lose the weight and then do the replacement. And as far as disabled, you have to ask what qualifies as disabled. That could include people with diabetes that is brought on by obesity and poor health habits. I think preventive care is best. Major surgery, which is what this is, should not be the first line of defense.