Did'nt think things could get any worse
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and then i find out i have to have a LTHR!!!shock doesn't even come close.i'm 54,recently widowed,house up for sale and worried about paying mortgage and bills-still feeling raw and grieving,so the very last thing i need is to have to take more time off work.And i'm absolutely petrified of the procedure and everything else that goes with it.so i'm truly hoping i find answers and support from everyone here.HELP!!!
Karen
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Guest karen72414
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debbi1949 karen72414
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Debbi
susan97332 debbi1949
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good luck, you will be okay and go on to have that happy retirement, walking is highly recommended post op?
ian97093 karen72414
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catania54211 karen72414
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Hippiehen karen72414
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I too am 54 and my RTHR is 2 weeks old today. I was shocked too when I found out that I had to have this op in May this year. Believe me, everyday I just get stronger. I am cooking, cleaning where I can, walkng up and down the stairs, showering, doing far more than I imagined.
The surgery was amazing, I had an epidural and it was not a problem, in fact after I returned to my ward room I downed a whole plate of chicken pie and veg, I was starving!
Think positive- there will be no more pain when you are fully recovered. Be reassured though that we are all here to listen and support you.
Love and light x
sally89710 karen72414
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I'm so sorry for your loss. This forum is a wonderful place to get support for your hip replacment surgery and more. Everyone is very kind and reassuring. I am 5 days post-op and 6 months ago did not believe I would survive the surgery and was very afraid to proceed with the operation. With support and prayers from family and friends and from reading this forum for months and months before the surgery, I became less and less afraid and more confident about a positive outcome. I am so grateful to everyone on this site. They helped me so much and didn't even know they were doing it. You are wiser than I was by reaching out early in the process to get the reassurance and information needed to be able to face up to doing this somewhat daunting surgery. I am in so much less pain now than before the surgery
and see improvements each day. Although the whole process was much easier than anticpated, the first couple of days are an adjustment period and it would be best if you had help.
Will be happy to answer any questions you have.
love and hugs,
Jeanne
susan97332 sally89710
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infind I've set myself some achievable daily goals, simple things, like deadheading the dahlias! My garden is very important to me.
Susan
Georgie11 karen72414
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You're a year younger than my Mum when she had her first hip. I'm 45 with 3 young children a mortgage, full time career and had my RTHR coming up on 6 weeks ago. None of us want to have this type of surgery but eventually a normal life can't continue without it. It is a terrible shock and the prospect is very frightening. I am feeling fantastic since my surgery, and you will too.
This is is a great place to ask questions, get support and find out more about what you need to ask your surgeon. Please find comfort in the support on this forum.
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christine63829 karen72414
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renee01952 karen72414
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I wish I had words to comfort you - I understand how you feel - Everything comes at once - like an avalenche, taking your emotions down for a ride ...
It is a lot and you must feel overwhelmed ... I am so incredibly sorry for your losses -
You have come to the best place for love and support - not only the practical support but also emotional -
Do you have someone close to you? who can help you and go with you?
Please come back here with all your questions and concerns - you are not alone ... Have faith that everything will be okay - that is all you have right now - and you'll see, everything will work out ...
Angel blessings and warm hug
renee
susan97332 karen72414
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take care, let us know how it goes, Susan
sue1957Geo karen72414
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Pansycat52 karen72414
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Welcome to this group of lovely friendly people. I am so sorry to hear of the tough time you are going through.
I am 63 yrs young, now 8.5 weeks post op and I cannot begin to tell you the difference this op has made to my life. Prior to my op, I was in dreadful pain day and night and working full time, this was exhausting for me. I used to dread putting my foot to the floor every day when I got out of bed.
I was apprehensive about having this op to start with and really was in denial about the seriousness of my arthritis.However, you get to a stage where there is no fear, because the operation is a much better option than the miserable life you are going through. Yes there is some post op pain and discomfort, but it is controllable and gets better day by day.
Now:
I have no pain
I can walk without crutches
I can drive and no trouble getting in and out of car
I can walk up and down stairs normally
I look and feel better as I am not permanently exhausted
I can sleep
I can do most of my household jobs
I can work
This site has helped me so much, so just chat away, with all your concerns. There is always someone here day or during the nights when sleep is difficult to chat with you.
Hang on in there, Karen, you will get through all this
KIndest wishes Linda xx