Loose weight and reduce stress on knees

While the torn meniscus has been going on, I have been particpating in a doctor prescribed diet plan.

Since starting the plan I have lost around 5o pounds in the last 2 1/2 months. One of the comments the doctor made regarding stress on the knees was that the knees will last considerably longer when weight is taken off of them.

I guess I started the weight loss program a little to late to help with my knee. When I injured the knee, I was up to 239.5 lbs, and have weighed in at 187 with in the last week.