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Hip replacement at age 50 I'm devastated

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diane38830
diane38830

Hi

I started with leg pain 9 years ago and after a scan was told I had oesterioarthiritis and would need a hip replacement within the next 10 years.

I now need 30mg cocodamol 8 tabs a day and with exercise can walk the dog for 30 minutes. I sometimes struggle to bend and stand from a sitting position but can walk unaided although with a limp.

I have now been told that my cartridge is completely worn and I need a HR.

I'm bricking it to be blunt.

Just looking for reassurance please

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  • annone70291
    annone70291 diane38830

    Posted

    FInd a good surgeon. Have the op. It’ll transform your life. 
    • diane38830
      diane38830 annone70291

      Posted

      Thank you for your reassurance it means a lot.

      I wish you all the best with yours 😉

  • ruth39320
    ruth39320 diane38830

    Posted

    Go for it Diane! I had mine in 2015 when I was 55 wish I had had it done before. I forget now I have had it done! I am now 10 weeks post total knee replacement and am doing well, it’s attitude of mind be  positive and you will be great!
    • diane38830
      diane38830 ruth39320

      Posted

      Awww thanks Ruth your words of encouragement mean a lot. Good luck with your knee I hear they are worse than the hip 😲

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