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2nd hip replacement

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tracyhipLA3UK
tracyhipLA3UK

Hi all, just wanting anyone to give me any info at all I will be having my hip replacement replaced in 2 to 3 months time. It's lasted 13 years the plastic liner has worn away, after many tests over last few months the surgeon says it definitely need replacing. Question as I keep telling him I am not in pain, the pain I had before met first hip replacement was horrendous, I also had a limp. After the op I was pain free and no limp. This time it's different, yes it can ache and the odd slight bit of pain. Just wondering if I should hang on a bit as I am only 49. Has anyone had experience of this? Any comments will be helpful, thanks Tracy here in Morecambe.

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  • vicki00016
    vicki00016 tracyhipLA3UK

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    Hi Tracy, I've just had mine done with a bone graft to build a new socket. I'm 45 and been told the average life for a hip at my age is 15 years. Due to my op being a bit more complicated the average is 10 years. It all depends on how much damage will be caused long term if you leave it.
    • tracyhipLA3UK
      tracyhipLA3UK vicki00016

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      Hi Vicki,

      that really helps its hard sometimes to understand the language they use !!!! But getting my head around it sooner is better - the operation should take place in the next 2 - 3 months - Funny how we all get told different re how long the new hips last!!!! Thanks alot, your comment really does help.

  • Donni_L
    Donni_L tracyhipLA3UK

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    hi  Iam am 3 weeks post op on my 3rd hip replacement in just over 6 yrs all on the right side.its been a long hard road.

    hopefully it all stays well this time.

     

    • tracyhipLA3UK
      tracyhipLA3UK Donni_L

      Posted

      Hi Donni,

      3 in 6 years!!!! Right ok, I will shut up now!!!!!!! Why on earth have you had 3? Your poor thing - I do feel for you - its the recovery thats the hardest - I do rememeber how hard it was how tired I was, how sick I was, how frustrating it all was I could go on and on - but in the end its so worth it - I have had 13 years of pain free life - and done everthing I have wanted to do its never stopped me. So sorry to hear your story, good luck

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