Long story short, (too late) the cartilage in my knees is gone.
To top it off, like a cherry, I have spurs, and I am not a candidate for surgery. So I am taking CBD oil to keep inflammation down, and trying to lose a bit more weight...
In the meantime, I am learning to cope, and use mobility devices. I have a walker next to the bed to help me get up and down. I use a cane to get in and out of the jeep. I use the handicap carts at stores.
I am not going to stop doing the things I love... I just have to learn to do them a bit differently.