6 week check up
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6 week check up today (at 7 weeks). Not sure how I feel - new hip is great - no pain - but still in pain from other hip and still can' t walk that far because of it. Know it needs doing, and know I need to discuss it with the consultant. If I have it done and it feels like the other one dies now it would be fantastic - it's just the thought of going through the whole process again - and telling my employers I'm going to be off again. Didn't sleep well last night thinking about it - which means I turned over several times in the night - so hip really aching this morning. Can't keep fooling myself that everything's o.k - left getting the other one dine too long - could hardly walk, had no social life etc. Guess i' m not really asking advice - know the answer really - just wanted to put my feelings down somewhere they would be understood.
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Lama22 shirley20506
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Good luck with your appointment.
You say it all- you know the answer and all I can say is life is too blimin short to be in pain when you don't need to be.
Go for it, think of how you'll be with 2 new hips in a years time. Backpacking? Marathon? The skies the limit!
Employers are just that, they will understand I hope. Put yourself first..,something none of us are good at.
Good wishes
Barbara xx
shirley20506 Lama22
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shivuk shirley20506
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im in the exact same situation. I'm almost 12wks post op and my left thr is doing well. I still have muscle pains and a few problems walking but that's due to the severity of my pain pre op (unable to move, walk just like you). No more bad hip!
My right hip is really causing me problems now, I knew both were bone on bone but the left had zero cartilage whereas the right had a little bit so Mr Left was done first.
My doctor wants to refer me now to get the right done, and I know I have to, but I too am worried about being off for another 12 was from work. My boss has been great, but I know how stretched they are without me. And my job can't be back filled as it involves a lot of security and permissions to do it.
i do hope you can decide what needs to be done....so I can't offer advice but just letting you know you're not alone 😃 x
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Lama22 shirley20506
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I am taking this opportunity to reflect and think and actual put life into a bit more perspective. I'm 62 years old, hoping to be around for a bit longer yet.
Not sure if I have to have my other hip done! Hoping not but if I do will have to read my advice to you and apply to me!
Good luck. Let me know how you get on xx
jason42777 shirley20506
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For what its worth, im at five weeks po now and the only probs i have really stem from not having had hip sorted sooner( only cause i thought it was leg and back, but i was walking funny and didnt even realize) . The longer you lesbe things the worse for your recovery imho, so id be telling my employer there duty of care is to support me to get better thereby making me a more productive worker for years to come hope you get sorted ok. Atb jay.
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mic71403 shirley20506
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Yes... tend to agree.. tis a real pain but less pain after. Suss u need to bite the bullet!
Good luc k
Mic
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denise18714 shirley20506
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i can fully understand how you feel ....i had my first thr April 2014 and then feb 2015 so both new hips.
Struggling alittle bit with infection several antibotics later i think its finally going....but i know the decision was the right thing to do
good luck with seeing the consultant hope it goes well
Dee x
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