how long were waiting time/lists for your hip replacement
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Hi l am very new to the forum. l've been reading all the discussions on here, l've gotton some really
good advice thanks. I am waiting for my operation and wondered how long l'd possibly have to wait?
My Consultant says l need it asap, that was 4 weeks ago. I live in the North East of England, l realise
NHS lists variey across the UK. However I am off work atm and understand recovery is 6 weeks.
l'm very anxious about being off work so long, hope anyone can give me some idea please
margi
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crissy_wissy margih
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I wouldn't rely on 6 weeks off work though...I had my op 10 weeks ago and physio has said I need another couple of weeks to build up stamina and fitness.
If all goes well and you follow the exercises normal recovery is 6-12 weeks and you'll find some people on here who were doing allsorts at 6 weeks but everyone is different. Also depends on your job and if you need to drive a lot...I drove short distances st 7 weeks but only now would I be able to manage the 45 min drive to work in the traffic...you need yo take your time...fortunately people where i work are more anxious about me coming back fully fit than the length of time I've had off!!
Hope it works out..stay on the forum for ongoing support...it really does help!
Chris
margih crissy_wissy
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l'm hoping my works insurace will pay for the op but failing that its nhs for me, l think l will chase it up
cheers
Paulus1949 crissy_wissy
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Regarding post op recovery time,as you can tell from the posts here each person is different..a friend of mine had instant relief from any previous pain and was back working as a gardener after 10wks.
my experience has been fairly bad pain from the joint for 4wks after the op,and 10wks in I still have some joint pain,especially after driving or sitting for more than an hour at a time,hopefully thinga will gradually improve,but tbh I doubt I will be climbing hills anytime soon.
its worth remembering that of the 85k replacements performed annually in the UK the vast majority are a complete success..the ones that aren't are often due to pre existing conditions such as arthritis in the lower spine,or pelvic bones,and it is a fairly complicated technical operation,where miscalculations must be made occasionally.
Hope yours is too.
fredrunner margih
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james08025 margih
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kaleani75551 margih
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Geship000 margih
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judiwoo margih
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crissy_wissy judiwoo
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Geship000 judiwoo
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Paulus1949 crissy_wissy
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crissy_wissy Paulus1949
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Chris
judiwoo crissy_wissy
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crissy_wissy judiwoo
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I'm sure you'll find out whats going on so try not to worry...easy to say I know!
Good luck!
judiwoo crissy_wissy
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margih judiwoo
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, l'm waiting for my insurance company to give the go ahead they are taking there time its been 4 weeks and they are still asking for info off my GP and my Hospital Consultant, its so frustrating. I need to get back to work asap! I haven't had a pre assessment
margih Geship000
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sara_57285 judiwoo
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I know this may sound rude but how did you lose the weight as I'm waiting for a hip replacement and I've put on 3 stone and can't shift it? Thank you
jane85203 sara_57285
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I have managed to control my weight by going on a home cycle 3 times a week and using certain machines at the gym. This has been O.K till now but now I can't get to the gym because my mobility is so painful. I am having my first hip done next week - very nervous! . How do you keep a steady weight during recovery? Any tips? Thank you.