Hip replacement April 2016
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Hi there fellow hippies I don't know if any of you remember me ? I had a THR on my right hip at the end of April . Prior to the operation I was really fit and training a lot but was in lots of pain afterwards and getting no sleep + plus on strong pain killers .obviously I was nervous before the op but looking back know it is was of the best decisions I've made in my life because since the op I'm 100% pain free . I had the op at the end of April and was back at work on the 8 th of June , also I was back at the gym the day after my 6 week check up and the surgeon told me I could start getting fit again.when I exercise now it feels marvellous and really strong and to see me walk you wouldn't know I've had it done .the only problem I've had is that my sleep is not the best even though I'm pain free , apparently it is common after this op ????. So ANYONE who's having this op soon , don't worry you'll be fine trust me ,just take it easy after the op until you have your 1st check up .All the best Scott 🙂
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scott04669
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Hi I forgot to say I'm 42 years old .... Getting on now lol
Fernlady scott04669
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Hi Scott, I remember you as my op was shortly after yours on 8th June. I too am almost back to normal and have been back at work for nearly 4 weeks now. Everything is great - no pain etc. but yes, my sleep is broken. I'm not sure if every time I turn over my subconscious is waking me up as I slept on my back for a long time. Another hippie where a positive approach really helped, well done you x
scott04669 Fernlady
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Thank you fern lady , keep up with your good recovery 😀
renee01952 scott04669
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Wow !!! well done and thank you for sharing ...
big warm hug
renee
jenny03900 scott04669
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That's wonderful to hear Scott. Positive stories like yours really help allay any fears I have about getting my hip replaced (I'm just waiting for a date). Thanks so much for sharing.
scott04669 jenny03900
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Thanks Jenny , hope yours goes ok ... trust me it will 😃
scott03636 scott04669
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Did you ever try the injections before your op and if so did they work very well?
Also how long were you on the waiting list? Im just a bit unsure when to get the ball rolling with this.
Im generally pretty fit but starting to struggle in the gym and dont want my leg getting too weak before op.
Thanks Scott
scott04669 scott03636
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No I didn't have injections , I tried to get them but the surgeon said it would only last a couple of months so I didn't bother having them ..
scott04669
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I wasn't waiting long for the op , I went to see the surgeon about 1 year ago and he said see how long you can manage before the pain gets too much , because he said I was a bit young for the op .. I could only last a couple of months with the pain so I went back and told him I'd had enough , then I was shocked when he said I could have the op in 4 weeks time ... but like I said before looking back now .. it feels like I've never had a bad hip 😃
sandra_84282 scott03636
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He immediately transferred me to his NHS through the choose to book system. My first op was where he went in with a camera to see what was going on. It was suspected that I had a torn cartilage. Because the previous consultant had not dealt with my condition and it was now much worse I needed a right hip replacement. I had no waiting list and I was able to choose a time that suited me. I am having the procedure on the 23rd.
My advice to you is do your research. Then choose a specialist surgeon through the NHS choose to book system. If there is going to be a wait then a steroid injection is a good interim measure.
scott03636 scott04669
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Oh well will try the injection and then maybe after it wears out get my name down on the list. Not looking forward to that!!
Sounds like yours has gone well though!
scott03636 sandra_84282
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Will check it out.
Both my hips are shot to bits. Not much wear left on them at all. No idea why?
sandra_84282 scott03636
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adamjackman sandra_84282
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The recovery isn't as bad as you think it will be. The important thing to remember is that you will quickly being a much better situation than you are now.
AnnieK scott03636
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Scott, according to an article in Bonesmart, 34% of THRs are done on people are between the ages of 45 and 64. Plenty of people on the forum here and on Bonesmart are your age or younger (some in their twenties and teens). If you need one, you need one, regardless of age. You can't function properly in life with severe pain and disability. Hope you get relief soon!
graham6764 scott03636
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I am 9 weeks post op RTHR.
I had several steroid injections in my right hip before thr and the first 2-3 worked very well and gave me 6-8 months pain relief each time however eventually the last couple of injections failed to have any effect at all and I went on the list for hip replacement surgery which has been a great success.
Good luck with whatever treatment you have.
Graham.
sam46443 scott03636
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sam46443 scott03636
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