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cathie38426
cathie38426

we've said where we are from, would it be helpful 

to divulge our ages.. My consultant said don't wait till

your 80s, I will be almost 79 when I have mine done,

so just in time.

 

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  • Tech78
    Tech78 cathie38426

    Posted

    I was 30 when I had my first, I'm now on my 3rd at the age of 37!
    • cathie38426
      cathie38426 Tech78

      Posted

      We could have a thread How many hip operations have you had?

      how old is your hip?

       The oldest and the youngest so far looks like 30, you,and 78,me!

       

    • Tech78
      Tech78 cathie38426

      Posted

      My current hip wmwas done in May 2014 - touch wood this is my most successful one to date!
    • mic71403
      mic71403 Tech78

      Posted

      Hi Tech

      Wow...A wood hip.....With your initials carved into it?!

      Warmly

      Mic

    • Tech78
      Tech78 mic71403

      Posted

      It probably would last longer than the titanium one I managed to snap!
    • karen42569
      karen42569 Tech78

      Posted

      I have a titanium with ceramic head. How in the world did you snap it?!
    • linda72833
      linda72833 Tech78

      Posted

      I think what Karen wants to know, as I do, how did you snap it so we can avoid doing whatever it was that caused it!  You poor thing!
    • Tech78
      Tech78 linda72833

      Posted

      I wish I knew, it was a customer made hip and my theory is that it was manipulated too much, as it had to be curved slightly, which weakened it. I was walking from the car park to work on a Sunday so I have never worked a Sunday since (just in case)
    • karen42569
      karen42569 Tech78

      Posted

      What manufacturer made your hip? It was custom made specifically for you? I'm so sorry that happened. Did you have to go in for emergency surgery then? How are you now?

      I apologize for all the questions, I'm just shocked that could even happen.

    • Tech78
      Tech78 karen42569

      Posted

      It was specifically made for me in Switzerland at the cost of £26k - lasted 18 months, I wish they took me in for emergency surgery but I had 6 months non weight barring crutches whilst I waited for a revision. My second revision came loose, hence on my third (all LTHR) 3 in 5 years so bit of a pro :0)
    • renee01952
      renee01952 Tech78

      Posted

      Wow, tech ... Did you receive any monetary compensation? sorry if this queston offends you ... 

      yes, and how are you doing now? 

      not to start a thread of horror stories here, but a friend of my parents had 2 hip replacements and "hardware" (manufactured in the USA) was already pulled of the American market when they placed it in her hip (in Holland) .... first one, then the other ... a BIG oopsie with a lot of pain and suffering -  after years she did get compensation though - 

      this was a long time ago ...

      Hope you are doing well -\

      big warm hug

      renee

    • ali2301
      ali2301 Tech78

      Posted

      OMG Tech,

      You poor thing! It must have been a nightmare for you. It's bad enough for those of us for whom the surgery and recovery goes well!

      I would hope that you've had some recompense for this as it really is unacceptable.

      I hope things work out for you this time.

      Take care.

      Ali xx

  • Tammy55
    Tammy55 cathie38426

    Posted

    Cathie

    I'm 51. We have a family history of bad hips😕my brothers had theirs done at an early age as well. Today is my 9 th day post op. I'm feeling pretty good still working on the PT. debated long and hard the pros and cons of getting a new hip at such a young age but... It all came down to quality of life. My husband and I live on 15 acres in the woods and we also have an RV and love to camp... When my hip started preventing me from walking in the woods, I knew it was time. Good luck with everything... Keep it moving ❤️

  • supercargo
    supercargo cathie38426

    Posted

    Hi Cathie

    Good idea after Hippies starting 'Where you live' and 'Date of ops' threads.

    I am 72

    • supercargo
      supercargo

      Posted

      Great feedback Cathie, 27 replies in first 7 hours.

      Congratulations.

    • cathie38426
      cathie38426 supercargo

      Posted

      Thank you, it is good to feel involved,especially

      as I'm in the countdown time pre op!

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