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denise18714
denise18714

Hi all

Had both hips replaced April 2014 and then feb 2015 apart from 6 weeks check which for me js nearly 3 months as ive had infection so consultant couldn't discharge me.

My question is ....does any know what the follow up is once you are discharge? Ie will there be a check up after a few years with consultant

Any ideas?

Dee xx

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  • christine69594
    christine69594 denise18714

    Posted

    If my consultant had been happy at 6 week check, I would have no follow up till 1 year later, for which I have the appointment, however due to the pain I had in my unoperated leg and back, he sent me for an MRI scan of my pelvis and unoperated leg, I will see him again in 2 weeks time for the results of that, but its separate from my operated leg as that is fine. Not sure if this helps with what you are asking. I am 15 weeks post op.
  • renee01952
    renee01952 denise18714

    Posted

    I still have to see my doctor for my 6-8 weeks check up - I also have pain in my non-operated leg and will defintely mention this to him ....cannot really help you but do ask him ... good luck with you recovery from the infection ...
  • barbara17317
    barbara17317 denise18714

    Posted

    I think each hospital is different.  When I had my check up at 7 weeks and was discharged, I was told I may be called back in about 5 years for a check.  There was no 12 months check up or anything just a maybe in 5 years.
  • eileen64__UK
    eileen64__UK denise18714

    Posted

    Hi

    I went back for a 12 month check up and that was it.  Over to my GP

    The GP is the one that deals with OA rather than RA...they have rheumatology appintments frequently either with the rheumy nurse or consultant.

    The GP sorts our medication out and thats it wink

    Love

    Eileen    UK

     

  • mic71403
    mic71403 denise18714

    Posted

    Hi there...

    Yes it seems to vary hugely depending on hospital.

    I had my 6 wk apt at 8 weeks actually, but like Barbara no further apts offered...nor any physio.

    Mic

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