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Hi all, I'm 29 and due to get a LTHR very soon. When speaking to the surgeon he said that due to meds I am on there is an increased risk of infection. About 5 or 6%. He gave me the worst case scenario of there being an infection, not being able to get rid of it, and having to take the hip out after a potential year of misery and not being able to walk at all!!! This has me terrified, apprehensive and really scared. Have any of you had this type of bother? I'm in a lot of pain the now so this op is meant to increase my quality of life hence getting it at my age however I'm worried it will have the opposite effect. Really grateful for any responses or chats about this as I feel very alone. Thanks in advance X
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alan23497 Worriedgirl29
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I had similar concerns before my op. The surgeon went through all the risks really labouring the points, going though worst case scenarios. It very nearly put me off, but having spoken to others, checking out the surgeon on line and seeing his success rate I decided I had to go for it and haven't looked back. Like all things in life there are risks, it's just they aren't spelt out so specifically as your surgeon has to.
Good luck
Alan
lyn1951 Worriedgirl29
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CelsB Worriedgirl29
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I understand you concerns but looking at it realistically you have a 95% or 94% chance of NOT getting an infection. Surgeons are duty-bound to warn you of possible outcomes, however minimal the chances. I'm sure everything will be fine and you need to go in with a positive approach.
Good luck hun xx
jazziefran Worriedgirl29
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Gossip Worriedgirl29
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renee01952 Worriedgirl29
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welcome to our warm hippies family !!! you are definitely not alone - therw will always be one who will respond , we have been there done that - or are about to .. just like you ...
I hate the way they scare the bejesus out of us and emphasize all the things that can go wrong - I experienced that at pre-op presentation - good Lord - seemed that everything had an almost fatal outcome - at some point it sounded so ridiculous that I LOL -
what kind of medication are you taking that might increase infection?
do you have other health issues?
could you go to a different surgeon? one that gives you positive feedback ?
sending you angel blessings
big warm hug
renee
renee
derek54514 Worriedgirl29
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renee01952 derek54514
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Good to see you here and to hear that you are doing so well !!!
you had us worried at times !!!!
please give a big hug to Hazel
love
renee
derek54514 renee01952
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Thank you for your message. Derek could not resist sending a message to worriedgirl as he felt it important to share his experience with her. He is much better, he walks with a slight limp, unfortunately we have not been able to do very much walking because of the shocking weather here in the North West. He fell last Monday so it put him back a bit, no damage to his hip thank goodness. Thanks again Renee, take care of yourself. Love Hazel XX
Worriedgirl29 derek54514
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Hope your getting on great and recovering well from your op!
Worriedgirl29
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I've had RA since I was 19 and this is what has caused the damage. I'm on methotrexate too as well as a weekly injection, all of this suppresses my immune system, which can make you more prone to infection.
I'm encouraged by your stories and feel like this page will become a little bit of a sanctuary for me.
Got a letter today saying my surgery will be within 12 weeks.
Look forward to chatting with you all in the coming weeks and months. X
lyn1951 Worriedgirl29
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shane52805 Worriedgirl29
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I would not wore about the chance of infection, they pump you full of antibiotics and have to tell you to protect themselves from getting sued if something bad would happen. I am 30 years old, had my left total hip done last November, and just did my right total hip five days ago. Take the chance it's worth it, my left hip feels amazing and due to our youth you will rehab faster. I was at a risk of infection to but have to take the chance to improve my life, figured if I didn't I would be in a wheel chair, and the most extreme worst case possibility with surgery would be to be in a wheel chair if something went wrong. It was the best decision ever, I can do so much more and just got my right side done so now hopefully my hips will be just about pain free when healed up.
Good luck
Worriedgirl29 shane52805
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I'm encouraged by all of you on here.
How are you feeling just now so soon after your op? Hope ur getting on ok!
lyn1951 Worriedgirl29
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Worriedgirl29 lyn1951
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It seems really daunting but it's good to know I have you guys on here to bounce things off and chat about it.x
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