I need a THR, but I don't know what to expect.
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I am 59 years old & I have had arthritis since childhood. I have had right hip pain for about 6 months & it is getting worse daily. I have a high pain tolerence, but this hurts. My Ortho ordered a bone scan which showed arthritis through-out my body. My xrays show my hip has "flat lined". My Doctor has reccomended a hip replacement. I need to know how long it takes for recovery & is it worth it?
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diane80279 chris71595
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renee01952 chris71595
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Welcome to this wonderful forum where personal stories are shared, concerns and questions, tantrums , victories , no matter how big or tiny will be responded to ...QQQQQ-
Hmm, flatlined hip is pretty bad and won't get better -
It is absolutely worth it, eventhough there will be days that one wonders -
This journey is a very individual one - Healing is different for everyone -
Recovery same story -
first couple of weeks can be challenging -
point is not to compare with others ... not even here on the forum -
on paper full recovery can take from 6 -18 months .... according to my surgeon -
let us know how you are getting on -
we are here to support you - really -
big warm hug
renee
chris71595 renee01952
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Rocketman_SG6UK chris71595
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You have made the best start by joining this forum - well done.
Next, look at the right side of the screen for the "Related Information" - follow the links, they will give you a good starting point.
Following that - ask away, we're all here to help each other through the entire process of THR.
Best Regards
Graham
5 weeks post-op, 5 weeks pre-op.
Alhajasif chris71595
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colinTN17 chris71595
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Welcome. Oh yes it is definitely worth it if you want to get rid of the pain. As others have said the healing process is different for everyone.
Like you I have OA in most of my joints but it was the hip that was causing most annoyance so despite being very nervous about having the op I appreciated that if I was to have anything like a normal life again and be
able to pick up the golf clubs once more I had to get it done.
Im now 6 weeks down the line and have my consultation this afternoon. Although I could drive there myself I am getting a lift because legally despite what others have said on this forum according to DVLA you can't drive until you have the ok from your G P or the consultant. I am walking without crutches albeit more akin to a penguin than a human and there is minimal pain just stiffness in the muscles and tendons.
It is important to do the exercises some of which can be painful to start with but they have certainly helped to speed up mobility.
From now on I'm expecting a gradual recovery and hoping to be playing 9 holes at least by the end of March ie 5 months from date of op.
Oh and I'm 68 btw
chris71595 colinTN17
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chris71595 colinTN17
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I hope you are golfing by March.
miele55255ch chris71595
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I am 7 months post op and I really can't complain too much. I could hardly walk without hip, back and groin pain before the surgery since I was bone on bone also.
The OA pain is totally gone but I still have pain from the surgery. Nothing to where I need pain meds but it's just dull ache.
I still have to take steps one at a time up and down steps and I still use a cane when I go mall walking.
I wouldn't think twice about doing it. I was scared to death but it really wasn't as bad as I had expected.
You'll be glad once you have it done.
Good luck!
chris71595 miele55255ch
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lyn1951 chris71595
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chris71595 lyn1951
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chris71595
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lyn1951 chris71595
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I can say to you in truth I was in less pain after my hip replacement surgery, than the morning before my surgery when I walked in the front door of the hospital to have my surgery done.
12 hrs later, nurses were asking me why i hadn't used the pain button I was connected up to, told me to hit the pain button you are going to need it. She was right, the first few days are not fun, but you can feel the difference and the hip feels smooth, no more grinding feelings, and the knowledge that you are getting better not worse, also the knowledge even this after surgery pain is going to pass.
They are very good in the hospital at keeping post surgery pain under control, and even when they send you home, you are given lots of pain killers to tide you over the first few days.
If I remember I only took morphine or the like for 3 days in hospital and about 5 days at home, then was able to drop down to Panadol, or over the counter pain killers for about 10 days more. Than nothing, unless I overdid it.
Best thing to have it done. you will not know yourself when its all over.
chris71595 lyn1951
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