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Mollypolly
Mollypolly

Hello. I'm due to have my hip replacement on 1st march and although I know it's the best thing for me I'm feeling quite emotional. I was warned I might feel this way afterwards. Does anyone else feel this?

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  • RichardKen
    RichardKen Mollypolly

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    Good luck with it. The surgery should get you to a better place but quite understandable that you feel quite emotional about the prospect lf the surgery as it is a step into the unknown for you. Just make sure you have made everything as convenient as possible for your return home.

    Cheers Richard

    • RichardKen
      RichardKen

      Posted

      Typo.... as the surgery is a step into the unknown for you.

      Cheers Richard

    • Mollypolly
      Mollypolly RichardKen

      Posted

      Thanks Richard - coming to this forum certainly helps to put things into perspective It's great to have the support.

  • beth2509
    beth2509 Mollypolly

    Posted

    The whole thing is roller coaster of emotions. Nothing wrong with you at all - it's ok to feel a whole range of emotions. Just because it's a physical operation doesn't mean it  doesn't have mental impacts. It's a big thing you are facing and no matter how well you prepare it's quite understandable to feel overwhelmed by it. Just come here if it feels too much - there's always someone here, and you'll find fellow travelers who know just how you feel.

    Good luck. Not long to go now, and once it is done, I'm sure you'll find that it was the best decision you ever made. Hip replacement is the most successful surgery going and gives people back a pain free life. It's a journey to get there, but well worth it.

    • Mollypolly
      Mollypolly beth2509

      Posted

      Thank you Beth it's so good to know that it's 'normal' to be on a rollercoaster of emotions. I feel sorry for my husband having to cope with my ups and downs. This forum is great and so nice to know the support is out there.

      Thanks again

  • judith12644
    judith12644 Mollypolly

    Posted

    It's a very up and down time emotionally. I remember thinking on my way to theatre, 'what am I doing, I must be mad...' But it's so worth having the op, and you will soon feel so much better.

    Wishing you all the best, Judith

    • Mollypolly
      Mollypolly judith12644

      Posted

      Thankyou Judith - feeling reassured. I'm thinking that when it's not so painful but really I know what needs to be done! I think I'm having difficulty accepting it.

  • steve86482
    steve86482 Mollypolly

    Posted

    Having the best Surgeon is what's important. I had doubts before mine and now so glad I had it done. In mid-March you will have a new out look and feel much better

    • Mollypolly
      Mollypolly steve86482

      Posted

      Thanks Steve - it's good to hear you're pleased you had it done. That's reassuring. I have every confidence in my surgeon. Having to wait gives me too much time to think smile

  • mary75553
    mary75553 Mollypolly

    Posted

    Hi Molly my surgery is March 2nd and I am in a constant state of panic and cannot eat so you are not alone, my problem is although I will have help at home I panic at the thought of being trapped inside ,wonder if anyone felt like this and will it pass after surgery.
    • beth2509
      beth2509 mary75553

      Posted

      I don't know how anyone else felt, but the one thing I was concerned about was being "trapped inside" - I live alone, top of the Pennines, winter, can't drive, just me and the dog! And actually, I was out walking up and down the street the day I got out of the hospital, and the time I was off work passed so quickly that I don't know where it went!

    • Mollypolly
      Mollypolly mary75553

      Posted

      Yes Mary I'm worrying about that too - I've got a crochet project lined up and am going to catch up on some reading. Best wishes for 2nd march - will be interested to hear how you are doing?

    • mary75553
      mary75553 beth2509

      Posted

      Thanks Beth I didn't realise we could walk outside so soon makes a difference.

  • lisa31002
    lisa31002 Mollypolly

    Posted

    Hi, I think most people get emotional, it's all very frustrating, painful, invasive, out of your control etc. I'm 5 months post op and still get weepy when I think about it too much. But I'm getting better physically and mentally, there's just no quick fix. 😬🖖

    • Mollypolly
      Mollypolly lisa31002

      Posted

      Thanks Lisa - at least we know we're not alone here. Thank you for sharing how you feel

    • hippy28
      hippy28 mary75553

      Posted

      I'm 6 weeks post op and was fine before the op emotionally although i was terrified of the procedure. Fortunately all went exceedingly well. Great to be pain free and able to walk.

      Then at 3 weeks I'd had a friend to stay for the weekend and do some jobs for me that I couldn't do because of the hip precautions.

      After he'd gone home I was at my lowest and kept bursting into tears for no reason.

      Gladly I got through it by having his friends come for coffee and chat.

      After that its been getting better every day and now I've got to the 6 week milestone and can start getting back to normal.

      Good luck. It's a long road but worth it.

    • Mollypolly
      Mollypolly hippy28

      Posted

      Thankyou - it's good to know others have gone along the same path

      So pleased to hear you are making a good recovery - I'll look ahead.

      Thanks again

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