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Hip replacement April 2016

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scott04669
scott04669

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
    scott04669

    Posted

    Hi I forgot to say I'm 42 years old .... Getting on now lol

  • Fernlady
    Fernlady scott04669

    Posted

    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
      scott04669 Fernlady

      Posted

      Thank you fern lady , keep up with your good recovery 😀

  • renee01952
    renee01952 scott04669

    Posted

    Hi Scott, 

    Wow !!!   well done and thank you for sharing ...

    big warm hug

    renee

  • jenny03900
    jenny03900 scott04669

    Posted

    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.

  • scott03636
    scott03636 scott04669

    Posted

    Hi Scott, this week i had another appointment to see the specalist and he has advised trying a steroid injection in my hip. Both hips are causing me pain and he has also said i need to let him know when i want the left hip which is worse done.

    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
      scott04669 scott03636

      Posted

      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
      scott04669

      Posted

      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
      sandra_84282 scott03636

      Posted

      Hi my first consultant gave me a steroid injection which was great and gave me 3 months pain free. He said I could have up to 3 of these. Once it wore off the pain was worse and he said I did not need a hip replacement. My private physio thought different and I arranged a private appointment with a consultant who operates on the premiership football players.

      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
      scott03636 scott04669

      Posted

      Think my specalist wants me to hang in there because of my age 43 but i am starting to struggle a bit. Taking tablets for the pain most days now. Its not agonising pain but a constant nagging pain that tires me out.

      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
      scott03636 sandra_84282

      Posted

      Ok thanks, didnt tealise you could pick your own surgeon?

      Will check it out.

      Both my hips are shot to bits. Not much wear left on them at all. No idea why?

    • sandra_84282
      sandra_84282 scott03636

      Posted

      Will let you know better after the op on the 23rd. Not looking forward to the 6 week recovery. Lol
    • adamjackman
      adamjackman sandra_84282

      Posted

      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
      AnnieK scott03636

      Posted

      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
      graham6764 scott03636

      Posted

      Hi Scott.

      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
      sam46443 scott03636

      Posted

      I did have an injection prior to my THR, it was an ultrasound guided injection and the Dr who did it said why are you bothering, the hip is chronic, just get it replaced...he was right, it didnt work!!
    • sam46443
      sam46443 scott03636

      Posted

      Im 47, like you I was reticent, but then somebody said to me, surely you want to be able to dance this end, not the other end...then it was a no brainer. Did it on July 18th, despite a setback I am completely pain free
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