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I thought this was a forum foe like minded hippies to discuss, encourage and listen? We must be very careful not to dismiss or even disrespect someone else's experience. It would be great if we all could have the hips replaced and run off into the sunset. Unfortunately that's not reality for a lot of us. Please be kind and patient with one another. Blessings! 😀😀Teresa
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hope4cure Treetee4
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Great message! I have had so many kind people help me over the years as well as many new friends. I am so thankful for this forum!
Blessings and Happy Holidays! 🎄
deb1205 Treetee4
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My husband was incredibly lucky to have a new pioneering hip replacement just over 2 weeks ago.
He was walking with no crutches after 12 days, he can go back to driving next week. He still has pain but his recovery has been amazing. I know it is not going to help peolpe that are going through the pain now, but I am sure my husband's kind of surgery will be available to everyone that needs it one day soon hopefully. Good luck to everyone that is recovering from a hip replacement. I had a knee replacement 3 months ago, I know the pain is horrible, please remember it is not easy now but it will be worth it in the end. Merry Christmas x
jimbone deb1205
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Can you provide any information regarding the pioneering hip replacement your husband had done? Type of prosthetic, surgical approach, location of surgery or any other specifics? I am preparing to begin consulting orthopedic surgeons and would like to know all my options. How was your husbands surgery different from the current practice.
Thanks,
Jim
maddy81173 Treetee4
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lyn1951 Treetee4
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Have belonged to this forum for about 2 years now, brilliant, but unfortunately we do get the occasional Grinch. We must all try to put ourselves in other shoes sometimes as hard as it is.
This forum kept me sane when I was really down from what I thought was an unsuccessful THR.
?The Dr was right, given time my body would adjust to the differences, it did, but it took a very long time and a lot of help from professionals, physios, Dr's, chiro, another orthopedic surgeon other than the one who did the original surgery, recommended to me by a nurse.
He was very good and didn't fob me off with excuses but told me like it was, told me about the chances of a revision and the lower success rates, compared to original THR's.
Also talked to me about my ruptured disc in my back, and advised against surgery until I got myself a lot fitter and stronger.
?I have recovered very well, probably will never be perfect but I can live with what I have and have adjusted to less than I hoped for, or had I set my goals toooo high, still working on that.
?Best wishes to everyone on the forum for a great Xmas, and an even better new year.
Also best wishes to all those in pain, and those recovering, remember its a marathon NOT a sprint.
steven07363 lyn1951
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Your email made me feel better. I am about 14 weeks, and I still have some pain. However it gives me confidence for the future. Thanks.
Steve
lyn1951 steven07363
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sarah22500 Treetee4
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Rudeness is the weak peron’s imitation of strength. Unfortunately there will always be people ready to put others down. Even on “safe”forums. That’s life. They get irritated by others who don’t shun the recovery ward for their first jog of the day lol. It’s just part of their make up, nothing you can do about except be incredibly grateful they are not moving in next door. I’m fortunate that I don’t get easily offended by downright rude comments but others might not be so blasé and get very upset. But remember their rudeness says nothing about you but a lot about then. This forum has helped me on my journey so much and I hope others will get as much support as I have and not get upset by the odd hubris on here.
gloriajoy tom56775
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Unfortunately every country has its share of ignorant pigs. (sorry that is so unfair to pigs.)
However to vent your spleen on a forum which exists to support vulnerable and anxious people going through a very worrying experience is reprehensible.
There is nothing positive in your posts and you are clearly sick in the head, I actually pity you and any friends or family unlucky enough to to be connected to you.You need help!
No one can know the extent of another person's pain. Each of us has a different reason for needing the thr and each a different outcome and different level of experience good or bad.
What the members on the forum do so well is to be ready with encouragement and support.Long may that continue!
Fortunately all the Americans I have met showed the utmost courtesy and kindness so to claim to represent your country in any way is a disservice to them.
Merry Christmas to all, wherever you are in the world.
Joy xxx
joyce66162 Treetee4
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sarah22500 joyce66162
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Rocketman_SG6UK sarah22500
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Agreed, the moderators are there for a reason, they will sort out anyone being rude, and can disable their account if necessary.
Sometimes there is a misunderstanding in the words used, it's not always easy to write clearly when you are in pain, and that is to be expected (even I have had that), but it is easily sorted with moderators help if necessary.
I didn't see the postings (I don't read everything any more), but I would have no hesitation in reporting anyone being as rude as you say they were.
Graham
Rocketman_SG6UK Treetee4
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This forum is full of very good, helpful and respectful pre and post hippies, unfortunately there is the odd occasion where someone either deliberately or mistakenly upsets someone else.
If you feel that this person's comments were offensive to you (or anyone else), you should report them to the moderator, that's what the facility is there for. The moderators are there for a reason, they will sort out anyone being rude, and can disable their account if necessary.
Sometimes there is a misunderstanding in the words used, it's not always easy to write clearly when you are in pain, and that is to be expected (even I have had that), but it is easily sorted with moderators help if necessary.
I didn't see the postings (I don't read everything any more), but I would have no hesitation in reporting anyone being as rude as you say they were.
Best wishes to you for a good Christmas and New Year
Graham
joyce50464 Treetee4
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That is why I started this discussion thank you🙂 I needed to hear successful stories of people who went through some of what I went through,,my left hip went well 2 years ago,, now my right hip has been a nightmare,, so I needed to know I wasn’t alone in this fight, I have had 3 surgeries already,, facing a fourth, so I can’t be happy about getting better because I won’t be better until the final surgery which will be a month and a half away “I have no date yet” I am happy for the people on here who say “ I had my hip replacement done 3 weeks ago and I’m wonderful!!!” And for the people who have had horror stories and are going through pain and discomfort, I want to be there for them,, cause no matter what it is a major surgery and sometimes depression comes along with it and no one should undermine how they feel and make it worse
JeremySt Treetee4
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Please can you send a link to this person’s. post. I’ll only send him Christmas wishes ... nothing stronger than that. Sometimes it’s the best way.
Merry Christmas, everyone🍾🎉