1. Community
  2. Operations and surgical procedures
  3. Hip Replacement

Curious

Posted , 12 users are following.

linzh1974
linzh1974

Morning Hippies and Hippies to be!

Sat at work pre op, a little bored so my mind begins to wonder... What types of hips has everyone got? Ive chose a ceramic once i get it done, however not sure on the combination (reading on net that there is different combos?)

Hope everyone is having a good day

linzi x

 

0 likes, 23 replies

23 Replies

Prev
  • Mary8610
    Mary8610 linzh1974

    Posted

    By the time I had been on list for 15 months I didn't care what they have me as long as it wasn't metal . 

    I Ppam 60 ,  12 weeks in this week and had ceramic on ceramic which they give to younger patients ( me young! )

    at 6 weeks check up dr told me to look after it as it is hoped to last me a life time !

    Good luck

    mary

  • brian68625
    brian68625 linzh1974

    Posted

    Hi linzi, I,m 68 very active, fit as a fiddle, 24 day post op, no idea what sort of hip replacement I,ve got , never thought to ask the question. But it feels great , walking very easey with one crutch, no pain, still some mussel stiffness. No pain relief needed just Red Wind and the odd Guiness (or two).

    best wishes

    Brian uk

  • jason42777
    jason42777 linzh1974

    Posted

    Hi Linzi,

    I'm 46 , only left hip needed replacingdue to combinatin of fai and horse riding, physical job, involved in youth football coaching, surgeons choice n i didnt argue was ceramic on ceramic, should last 20 years+ . smile

  • christine69594
    christine69594 linzh1974

    Posted

    Hi linzi

    Ceramic on ceramic, surgeon chose it as it is the one that should last longest and due to my age 58 and I hobby of walking is the most durable for me.

  • rachaelAx
    rachaelAx linzh1974

    Posted

    I have my op 13th may having right hip done first then the left when right is stable , surgeon said I have to have plastic as my bones are in to bad of a state for ceramic , I am 32 but feel 82 at the minute the pain is so bad, nervous about surgery but desperate to get my normal life back
    • brian68625
      brian68625 rachaelAx

      Posted

      Morning racheal, its easy to say dont be nervous, but if you think about the pain you have now, After the surgery that pain has gone. the op. is over before you know it, you are up and about the next day and back home in a few days. The hardest thing about it for me is like so many sleepless nights trying to sleep on my back. But we work with and get round the problem somehow. and we get better and better as each day passes. 

      Brian

Back to top
Prev

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.