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I'm new to all this but here goes!

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L4ura85
L4ura85

Hi everyone, I was wondering if there was anyone in their 30's having or has had a THR recently?

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  • Snowgirl79
    Snowgirl79 L4ura85

    Posted

    Hi!

    I'm in my mid 30's... Haven't had one yet... Waiting for an approval to get my appointment date...

    Danielle

  • Tech78
    Tech78 L4ura85

    Posted

    Hi Laura,

    I was 30 when I had my first, unfortunately things didn't quite go to plan and within 5yrs I also had two revisions. Now at 37, my 3rd hip will be two at the end of March - the longest lasting one yet 😊

    • L4ura85
      L4ura85 Tech78

      Posted

      Sounds very unfortunate! Wow your 3rd too, happy birthday hip for the end of March!
  • MichaelTN1UK
    MichaelTN1UK L4ura85

    Posted

    There are several and one (that I know of) person in her 20s.

    This is no longer an older person's surgery - such is the advance in science biggrin

    Michael

  • Kate53CornUK
    Kate53CornUK L4ura85

    Posted

    Hi Laura, I am 53 but had a fellow hippy friend in hospital who is 31. She had about 6 procedures before THR to try and preserve her own hips. We had the same surgeon and he works on the theory that if we look after our new hips then in 20 years time things will have moved on again. Better to have quality of life now than facing one in a wheelchair. 
  • sarah1996
    sarah1996 L4ura85

    Posted

    Haha im 20 and my thr is on Mobday 😊 xx
    • MichaelTN1UK
      MichaelTN1UK sarah1996

      Posted

      Not long now!! Good luck on Monday - sending many positive vibes across the web.

      Michael x

    • sarah1996
      sarah1996 MichaelTN1UK

      Posted

      Thank you. Im beginning to get nervous now and evdn my sleeping meds cant knock me out anymore haha x
    • L4ura85
      L4ura85 sarah1996

      Posted

      Good luck for Monday, I have mine a week on Monday! Feeling a bit nervous now but on the other hand looking forward to it! (If I have already sent this I am sorry!) I think I wrote it out earlier but didn't send it!?!
    • sarah1996
      sarah1996 L4ura85

      Posted

      No could be another 4 to 6 weeks. And if they have to reorder specialist equipment for my op it could be longer x
    • L4ura85
      L4ura85 sarah1996

      Posted

      Hi Sarah,

      I am really sorry to hear that. I can only imagine what it was like getting the phone call to tell you.

      stay positive xx 

      laura x

  • L4ura85
    L4ura85

    Posted

    Thanks for all your replies, it's always good to know your not the only one! Thank goodness for medical science hey!!! X
  • lors23
    lors23 L4ura85

    Posted

    Hi Laura from another Laura there are many of us in here ranging from our youngest sarah who is 20 then mid 20's then 30's l myself am 42 so there is a range of all ages it makes no diffrence we are all here because we are going through or have been through the same thing. So l think you will feel comfortable on this forum as everyone is amazing no matter what age they are they will help in any way they can.

    I have just had my 2nd hip done just over a week ago. Whats your story? Xx

    • L4ura85
      L4ura85 lors23

      Posted

      Hi Laura, 

      I think that's why I thought it would be a good idea to sign up on here, to get to know other people's experience. I am 30 and having my first thr a week on Monday! In a way I am looking forward to it, but more afterwards if that makes sense! 

      I was born with dislocated hips but unfortunately wasn't operated on until I was about 18 months old. So now nearly 30 years on with a little bit of arthritis in my right hip and after having a baby it turns out I need a new one!

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