Was wondering if you guys had any input into the rod removal topic.  It has been a bit over 1.5 years since I had CLL internal femurs done.  I still have a tad bit of knee stiffness in the mornings and going down stairs is still a bit slower but way more improved.  Bottom line, I was wondering, if anyone has had their rods out...does it feel any different?  I mean, I am almost at a point where I have nearly forgotten that I even have them in.  But I am wondering if once they pull them out, is that when you get feeling back to 100%.  I'd say I feel almost 90%, not athletically, but just in general.  Share your thoughts if you have them.  Thanks a million.