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Hip Replacement, need advice

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janeylady
janeylady

I'm 46 and had a meeting with orphopaedic surgeon last week, who has said I need a hip replacement.  He's giving me 6 weeks to think about it...  Not sure what to do, I can walk, although after a lot of walking my leg starts to ache and it is painful of a night laying in bed.... I have very little movement in my leg.  He said I can either have it done now or wait couple of years...  I don't know anyone that has had a hip replacement to talk to about with, which is why I've joined this forum for your advice?  

 

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  • renee01952
    renee01952 janeylady

    Posted

    dear janey, 

    All good and positive feedback !  A lot of things will come up while you are waiting so please come back here and ask !!!

    What kind of anesthesia is your choice - your surgeon and anesthesiologist  will discuss that with you .

    This is a great forum = we share our personal and real stories here - almost a day by day account of what we are going through -  it is such a personal journey and to have friends here is priceless -  

    you will make the right decision at the right time !

    big warm hug

    renee

     

  • richard69959
    richard69959 janeylady

    Posted

    Hi janeylady iam 46 also ,iam 5 weeks post op after having a bilateral,i must say it is the best thing i have ever done,no pain at all and walking without crutches deffo go for it,i must add i did have a bad time in hospital as explained in a previous post but the pain free feeling i now have made it all worth while.
    • renee01952
      renee01952 richard69959

      Posted

      dear Richard,

      so good to hear from you! !!and so happy that you are doing

      well after a rough start. .

      Big warm hug

      Renee

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