Any regrets?

I was still working, driving and otherwise fairly active but X-ray showed bone on bone. No regrets, glad to have had it done as now no pain. Also learnt lesson from my mum, she could cope so waited so long most of the socket had gone as well. Made for complications later, she had it done at 80

I am 32 and had my right hip replaced 2 weeks ago today , the left needs doing too, no I don't regret it because the pain I have was not bearable I am still on high doses of morphine, codiene , naproxen and paracetamol to control pain in other hip and op pain.

The recovery is not easy , the first week was horrendous and underestimate the op. I will be doing it again because I don't have a normal life and have no option , you need to weigh up the pros and cons 😊 good luck whatever you decide

Your post rings a bell with me....I had been putting off the dreaded surgery for four years, managing as best I could with painkillers, even though my gait was getting very odd....quite knock kneed...but some days you wouldn't have known I had a problem.....other times, especially in the middle of the night when not doing anything at all it could be excruciating....so I had the first THR the on 16th May, uncemented, came home three days later and can honestly say it has not been bad at all! I have to walk with two crutches for six weeks, as per my surgeon's preference, although I did find a couple of days ago whilst on the phone that I had walked off and left my crutches propped up on the table..realised before I got too far! I only take a couple of paracetamol when necessary, though still injecting myself with the anti DVT drug each night.....a small price to pay at the end of the day, it is a decision only you and your wonky hips can make....I'm sure you'll make the right one........Barbara

Hi Howler I am 63 and have just had both hips replaced 3 months apart.

I would ask if it is effecting your life in anyway, slowing you down etc.

There will be things you can't do after eg bungy jumping rough sports etc,

I waited until I could hardly walk (not a good idea)

Think its best to have it done while still fit.

No I don't regret it as I will be able to walk again but there are restrictions and it a long recovery period, 3 months at least.

Good luck in your decision.

Hi, I am 58 and was in a similar position.  Lots of days I wasnt too bad, but was in pain if I walked too far and after I had looked after my toddler grandaughter on a Tuesday, played with her and taken her to playschool, sat on toddler chairs (lol couldnt sit on the floor with other mums and grannies) was in absolute agony the next day, but the day after wasnt too bad.

My partner put it this way, get your hip done now while you are still young enough to enjoy doing stuff with grandaughter and still wanting to go out and about, also recovery time would be better.

I can honestly say 6 weeks on, I havent regretted it.  I am still healing and know it will take a while longer, but believe it is all worth it.

Hope this helps x

Hi Howeller the best bit of adivce I read was "it will get no better, but much worse.  The longer you wait the worse it will get"  And this is so true, you are 63 if you need an op now you will not get much older before you are in total agony.

Just think for a couple of weeks of discomfort, you will be pain free at the end of it.  I can go shopping, and for lunch 5 weeks after my op.

I live alone and managed fine, got my cat out of the cattery after 1 week I booked him in for 3 weeks just in case but I was fine. The awful pain is  now gone.

Ask your questions on here we will help you in any way we can.

Best wishes Mags

hi - I am 63 and was in bearable pain for nearly 5 years, active, working, going to the gym etc and taking pain killers but then my `good hip` gave way and i could hardly walk - i had an x ray and the radiologist told me off for letting my `bad hip` get so bad! I had the op on Feb 18th and my life has been transformed - you dont realise how much it impacts on your life or how bad the pain is until it is gone!!! - Do it!!!!!

No regrets here. At first I was freaking out at the thought of some gadget inside my body acting like my hip joint. And sometimes the thought still bothers me but I crush it down quickly and train myself to enjoy the freedom of movement it gives me. No pain is the added bonus.

Best of luck to you and please let us know how you get on.

💛 Dawn, USA

I'm 62, and was managing with cocodamol like you. However I'm retired and when I looked at what I could actually do it was quite limiting. more so than when I had my other hip 15 years ago and held down a full time job with some help from the boss with things I couldn't do.

After the first op it changed my life dramatically for the better. I don't expect to do as much now but I was still keen to have the op and hopefully have a few active years before I get older!

I'm nearly 5 weeks - the recovery is slower but I am getting there and this time there were slightly different problems pre op. It might take longer but I don't regret it.

Everyone recovers at different rates and it seems to me from a lot of posts you just need to take it steady and don't do too much too soon. I had a few worries as I didn't seem to be doing as well as last time - but 15 years older makes a difference. now I am more patient and can see progress with a few ups and downs.

Good luck!

Thank you all for your encouragement. I'm sure now that I should have this op. May have to wait though as my blood pressure is too high apparently 😟

I am only six weeks since my op it has been a hell of a roller coaster but I hoestly do not regret it in any way. In fact I wish I had done it at the stage you are at mow and not have to wait. I met some people who had it done and they are younger than you and they have healed a lot quicker being more mobile than they would have been had they waited So if you have the chance now don't wait go for it.

Mine was due to car wreak..it's a slow painful process my right foot was crushed they wired it back..I have a lot of muscle and nerves going crazy

Good morning --- I agree with all the fellow hippies here .. I was in denial for a long time and managed okay (I thought) ... so true that it really does NOT get better - as said, the recovery can be slow - slower than you think and frustration sets in and all that ... there will also be pain - different ones ... but then I found this forum - A Godsend to have people who are going through the same process - pulling each other through rough moments and share our vistories as well ... son get it done and be part of us hippies .... you won;t regret it ! Big hug