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cathie38426
cathie38426

we've said where we are from, would it be helpful 

to divulge our ages.. My consultant said don't wait till

your 80s, I will be almost 79 when I have mine done,

so just in time.

 

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  • linda72833
    linda72833 cathie38426

    Posted

    Hi Hippies!

    I'll be 65 next month.  I could've waited to have this done because I wasn't in pain most of the time.  Only when I tried to do certain things - putting on socks, etc.  My range of motion was badly diminished and I walked with a limp.  I decided that if I waited I wouldn't be any younger so I'd get it over with.  I've questioned that decision a few times over the last few weeks!  My problem was osteonecrosis, most likely brought on by chemotherapy.  Has anyone else been diagnosed with this?

    • cathie38426
      cathie38426 linda72833

      Posted

      I've a friend who got necrosis and recovered well from

      the operation. Is it when the blood supply to the bone is affected?

      my friend had not had cancer.

      Perhaps your question has got hidden in the AGE thread, would you consider starting a new thread on

      necrosis? Good luck.

    • linda72833
      linda72833 Loral

      Posted

      I suspected it was from chemo and, after doing some research on the subject, found that chemo can cause osteonecrosis.  And I still miss my eyebrows.  They didn't come back after chemo!  Oh, well, at least I'm still here, more or less!
    • supercargo
      supercargo linda72833

      Posted

      Hi Linda

      Might be cheeky to mention, but have you considered tattooing your eyebrows. My wife has had it done, but not due loss through chemo.

    • linda72833
      linda72833 supercargo

      Posted

      Not cheeky at all, supercargo!  Others have suggested it to me as well but I'm a little nervous about tattooing.  I know lots of people who've done it so it's still a possiblity...
  • briskwalk
    briskwalk cathie38426

    Posted

    I am 65 years old. I had my  hip replacement  in June 2015.  I don't need another one at the moment and  I am recovering well.
  • gloriajoy
    gloriajoy cathie38426

    Posted

    Hi Cathie

    Slightly worrying as I am 80 next birthday and still trying to decide what to do.

    Not in extreme pain just walking like an old crone,not a pretty sight and very inconvenient.

    Surprised to know how many young people are having hip surgery,braver than me for sure!

    Am reading every post on this great forum,trying to find encouragement.

    The best advice comes from those going through the same concerns.

    Joy

     

    • cathie38426
      cathie38426 gloriajoy

      Posted

      What did your consultant say. I think he made the age comment because

      of the condition of my hip, bone on bone, and the state of

      my back. Plus I hope to get back to playing golf! We are 

      all different. Your hip might not be as bad as mine.

    • cathie38426
      cathie38426 gloriajoy

      Posted

      I think that was just the consultant advice to me because of the state

      of my hip and my lack of flexibility, also pain tolerance! Not

      a general rule

  • annedi
    annedi cathie38426

    Posted

    I was 47 for my first which is still going strong and I've just had my other hip done at 62.
    • mic71403
      mic71403 annedi

      Posted

      Hey Annedi

      Like you a long gap between 1st n 2nd ops...let's hope both last for ever+++

      Cheers

      Mic

    • annedi
      annedi mic71403

      Posted

      The surgeon said the latest would 'see me out' - didn't ask how long he thought I would live!!
  • boysim34
    boysim34 cathie38426

    Posted

    47 when i had mine done, in staffs, they sent me to a private hospital as they had no room at nhs,
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