Much more info on hip replacement on Patient.Info
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There is MUCH more information on Total Hip Replacement right here on Patient Info website ;
https://patient.info/doctor/hip-joint-replacements
and on Anaesthetic choices at
https://patient.info/health/anaesthetic-choices-for-hip-or-knee-replacement
Very interesting reading.
Graham
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Rocketman_SG6UK
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Thanks to everyone that runs the system.
Graham
supercargo Rocketman_SG6UK
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susie74530 Rocketman_SG6UK
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Many thanks for the two links. I was interested what they had to say about bone resurfacing - "good bone stock." Did a Google on it, and came up with broth! Alternative was Osteoporosis, from which I assume that what they mean is good strong bones, that do not break easily, even at more advanced ages.
In my own case, I haven't aged as rapidly as my peer group, and my Mother lived on until her 98th year, and never broke a single bone, and neither have I. It comes down to genetics I believe.
I would prefer to have as little done or removed as possible, and am wondering if this is something to consider and discuss. My understanding is though, that not all surgeons are qualified for this procedure, and so the wait would be longer.
I was "guinea pigged" during hand surgery in San Francisco, and a right royal mess was made by a surgeon more used to operating on feet than my long fingers! The surgery had to be redone, by another surgeon who was properly qualified. So, the experience of the surgeon is a major consideration, as I have no intention of being someone else's guinea pig.
Maybe better to opt out of this as an alternative, but maybe worthy of some research.
shirley17649 Rocketman_SG6UK
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How are you getting on with your hip?
Rocketman_SG6UK shirley17649
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Exactly what I was thinking, anyone pre-operation should go there to see what will happen, and what choices they have.
No problem with you being a technophobe, we can't all be computer gurus, I have been 'in' computers for 47 years now - and don't know everything by any means. When I started, we needed a fork lift truck to move a computer.
Hip is fine, it's learning to walk without overdoing it that is hard
All healed up finenow - I had quite a bit of 'leakage' when I was discharged, which was a bit traumatic for my wife as they expected her to be able to just re-dress the wound, and we all know just how long it is. Our surgery was great, and they got the district nurse to come and see to me. I have never ever had so many young ladies stroking my thigh - okay, my wife says they were just ensuring the dressing was firmly attached and watertight.
I'm doing about three-quarters of a mile outside daily now, after I found 1.5 miles was too much. Off to see my surgeon this afternoon.
How is your hip coming on?
Bestregards
Graham
shirley17649 Rocketman_SG6UK
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I had a few issues last weekend because I did too much too soon. Can go out without a stick now but take it with me for longer walks of about two thirds of a mile.
Yes I know what you mean about people stroking your thigh. Everyone has lost interest in it now though. Think your wife had it right.
Off to the baths now. I might be brave and risk a swim today - see whether my new hip floats or not.
Best wishes
Shirley
Rocketman_SG6UK shirley17649
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I take two sticks on outside walks, one to use, and one for going up slopes and 'just in case'.
I think the nurses have found a nicer looking thigh to stroke ... or maybe my wife really has got it right.
You are brave, going for a swim - have a good time.
Best
Graham
Emis_Moderator shirley17649
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Maybe we should direct all newbies to these links.
Both of these articles are linked on every discussion page within the THR group - look near the top of the right hand sidebar under "Related Information".
I am also planning on adding a Pinned discussion to the hip replacement group page with links to useful resources when I have time. You can get an idea of what I mean from the discussion linked below from the PMR group.
https://patient.info/forums/discuss/pmr-gca-website-addresses-and-resources-35316
Regards,
Alan
renee01952 Emis_Moderator
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the problem with the sidebar for me is that there are advertisements and all kind of stuff, so I ignore the sidebars, so to speak ....
you deserve a big warm hug for the job you are doing - you know, keeping us in line
renee
cathie38426 Emis_Moderator
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which maintains the personal connection between hippies
is the best, it is almost the amateurishness of the site which
is so good. We aren't always right, but we all try hard.
There is much factual internet information, but post op we
all are emotional, bereaved by loss of a body part, and need
the personal input of other members.
Cathie
supercargo cathie38426
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I think voting is now closed. But awarded "Britain's Best and Most Popular Health Website" in this year's Website of the Year Awards..
renee01952 cathie38426
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great sense of humor as well that put things in perspective -
the factual info is great, of course - we need that info too - but nothing beats this personal exchange -
lovingly embracing y'all
cathie38426 renee01952
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we could pass in the street and not recognise each other, that is
unless on crutches. Ha..ha..
Cathie
Kikeena cathie38426
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Rocketman_SG6UK Kikeena
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All the best
Graham
Kikeena Rocketman_SG6UK
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renee01952 Kikeena
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Namaste
susie74530 renee01952
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Interesting post... "long time ago, in another dimension, we agreed to be here for each other..."
I used to have out of body and flyiing/floating experiences as a child. There is more, but not for this venue!
All the best,
Susie
Kikeena renee01952
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How are you going renee?
shirley17649 renee01952
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This site is amazing -maybe it is like a Facebook for hips = Hipbook
Do patients with other illnesses here share information in the same intimate way? For example do knee replacement patients have the same close bond?
Anyway, enough of the intellectual stuff, how are you, renee? As you can see, I have woken up in the middle of the night. Just took some pain relief as I am rather stiff and achey after exercise yesterday. Positive pain in a way because I feel it is doing me good.
This is my hip's first Christmas - do I buy it a stocking? A DVT stocking maybe Hugs to you renee, you are my inspiration,
Shirley
Rocketman_SG6UK shirley17649
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We have a real bond - shared experiences, a bit like military personnel have all their lives.
Graham
Kikeena shirley17649
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I'm on the knee forum and no, it's not nearly a good. It's a knee problems forum so not as focused or useful. I think some of the reasons this forum is so strong is that we're all doing the same recovery, it's a very common surgery so there's lots of us, we have time on our hands and recovery is so all consuming. And Alan as moderator does a good job. Oh, and because we're older we've been taught manners and treating others with respect. On so many forums you read absolutely terrible comments. Here I presume they would be moderated. I LOVE this forum!
Nice to have something to do in the middle of the night Shirley.
shirley17649 Kikeena
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I could not have summed us up better myself.
Aren't we amazing And modest too.
Hugs,
Shirley
Kikeena shirley17649
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Rocketman_SG6UK Kikeena
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Graham
cathie38426 Rocketman_SG6UK
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Cathie
Rocketman_SG6UK cathie38426
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Got to store them up for when I get re-admitted in January though.
I might just design myself my own T-Shirt - if I can get hold of my Xray ... will they let you have it?
Something like :
Gone Bionic
Warning; contains metallic parts.
What do you think?
Graham