Help ..

I had my first hip done at 33- I thought I was in unbelievable pain.  It was bad- but nothing like when my left hip started going bad last year.... THAT was TORTURE and it went FAST.  I called and called and emailed and called- trying to get moved up on the waiting list.... I ended up in the ER once because the pain was so bad.... finally they had a last minute cancellation and now I am 6 weeks post op.  You have to MAKE PEOPLE listen- you have to be a pain.... otherwise you will be living in pain for a long time.  UGH.

Don't be scared it will be worth it it is a big deal but if you do your physio and push yourself just a little bit you will soon have your life back. Im eight months post op now. Its been challenging at times but im glad I went through with it. Im 54by the way. Take care

Don't be scared, the worst is the pain while waiting for surgery. As difficult a recovery has been it hasn't been as bad for me as the last year. The relief of the gaining pain is fabulous.

Hi Barbara

i am so glad you persisted and found a decent surgeon. I know you are scared. It is a big step but also a releif when someone actually listens to you. 

If while you are waiting the pain gets any worse let your surgeon know. 

You  know the support is here on the forum you won't be doing this alone. 

Just think how you will feel to be pain free after a few months. You will be ready to enjoy the summer next year. 

 

Barbara - no such thing as too young.  I got a wake-up call when I met a young lady in her 40's and she was on her second time around, first hip replacments if I remember before she was 20, she was having a double hip replacement on the same day. Ran into her again in outpatients months later, I didn't recognise her, she was soooo well compared to what she had been. As for me, my daughter still talks about how 10 years vanished from me within days of my first THR, its the pain and Dr's, especially when you go to them for help, not acknowledging your pain, also treating you like an idot for complaining. No way are any of us hippies idiots. and know you have lots of support here, for the good and bad days.

Ppp?..... well done and good luck

hello barbara.

glad you have found a good surgeon. That is half the battle.

Lots of us here have got fed up waitning for treatment. also doctors do not believe how much pain you are in.

You have made a good decision here. Your hip may get worse during the waiting time so be prepared for a few tough days ahead.

hUGS

Dear Barbara,

That is good news and kudos to you for having the courage to get another opinion!!

Maybe a stupid question, but what  is a PPP?

warm hug

renee

That's great news for you and positive for the rest of us playig the waiting game, but what is a PPP and can I be one?

Isnt it amazing the difference between 2 months and 2 surgeons in the same hospital! Glad you have found the right consultant and are on the waiting list. 😀

Is PPP a private medical insurance?

Linnet x

 

I can't believe you have to wait when you have

private insurance. Presuming you don't want to

wait 4-5 months I would check that they haven't

made a mistake. What's the NHS waiting time?

You are allowed to ask questions, I am with AXA/PPP

and they liased with the hospital. Give them a ring.

good luck Cathie

No such thing as to Young, if it needs doing, it needs doing, I am 53 and had a bilateral hip replacement in May and a knee replacement in August.

luckily was never told I was too young.

good luck Kaye