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Having the hip replacement surgery is a good thing I just posted a picture of me with my username doing the splits and having my back foot touch my head six months after having both my hips replaced. So if you're afraid of having the procedure done feel free to contact me it will make your life better not worse!
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veronica61194 thinsport
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linda38528 thinsport
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Many, many thanks for this message - I bet this has given many of us higher goals.
Hugs,
Linda
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Thanks, Terri K
rose0000 thinsport
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Incredibly inspirational post thank you so much
I think it really helps to share all the wonderful positive outcomes, and although I am back at the gym etc now I can not imagine doing that at my stage (7 months) or everc come to think of it!! I treat my hip like the preverbial golden egg, and am still incredibly mindful when doing certain things.
I am so happy for you, and for everyone out there whom loves sport and exercise. This operation gives you a life back that is for sure!
kris1964 thinsport
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WOW!!! 5 weeks post THR myself. Couldn't do the splits before so I doubt that I will now!
Brilliantly inspiring post. Thank you!
Went for my fist swim today, it was lovely. Did breast stroke arms and dolphin legs. Was absolutely fine. Drove to gym and back. Yay freedom again.
Your post gives me hope that if I keep up my exercises and walking and swimming. I will get my flexibility back too.
No back flips for me! But can't wait to be able to put my walking boots on and lace them up, also cutting toe nails!
Working towards skiing. Hopefully at Xmas, but will check with surgeon and get some ski specific exercises before then.
Completely agree, in my opinion I have not regretted for one minute that I had the surgery. I can already walk without a limp. No sticks. Almost pain free. Excited for the future now. Without the surgery I would still be in constant pain, hobbling about, trashing my knees and back and popping painkillers like sweeties!
Now only on minimum atiflamatory medication for other hip. Which I will not hesitate to have done when it needs it.
Going to give my Surgeon a big hug and a kiss when I see him in two weeks. (Perhaps I had better not!)
Kris. X
linda38528 kris1964
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wendy76863 thinsport
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I have severe osteoporosis -3.1 score. I recently found out I had avascular necrosis in my right hip. I need total hip replacement. I am recovering from a fracture of my right foot which still hasn't healed after more than twelve weeks. My doctor finally got me approved for Forteo and wants me to take it for six weeks before surgery. There is an increased risk of a severe fracture to my leg bone when they go to put the pin in it. So I am extremely high risk patient. I am 45 yrs old. I have three kids, a daughter 26 who is married and has two babies and I homeschool my boys one is 17 the other is 13. I also care give for my 81 yr old step dad who is a vet as well as my dad 71 who recently moved in with me and has prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones he is stage four. I'm married also. Just introducing myself and I'm glad you posted about being afraid because I'm petrified lol
beth2509 wendy76863
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I am six days out of a LTHR which was also a result of osteonecrosis, and which should have been replaced in July when the bone collapsed ( and that was the first I knew about the osteonecrosis - up until then it wasn't great but it was "just" osteoarthrtis) and I was rushed into hospital. They couldn't because I had broken my ankle in May (and was still in the cast), and walked on it for four weeks because I didn't know it was broken - they suspected osteoporosis at that time because there was no reason for the break. It's something else but I know how you feel!
?I'll admit that I wasn't remotely afraid - I just wanted the operation so bad. But like you I had some risk factors because the osteonecrosis was very, very bad. So they listed me last in the day. My op went like a dream - but I was over two hours late getting in because it was the simple one before me that proved the complex one!
?I am six days out. Not a scrap of pain. Walking outside well, managing some household tasks. I'm ecstatic at the results. My only small problem is the ankle needs fixing, but that's next on the schedule. Don't be afraid - it's a new lease of life.
?Just one point - you family need to get their heads around how they care give for other family members because you won't be doing it for some time. Even with my excellent outcome I need all my time for myself right now. You have to accept that for some time you will be needing help, and even as you become more independant, it is for you, not for others - there will be a lot of limits on how much you can do for other people. So start making arrangements now...
?But don't be petrified - the odds are that you will also be saying it is the best thing that ever happened to you!
brenda92532 thinsport
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Congratulations on your achievement I wished I was as fit. I'm over 6 months post op and can't even walk a distance because of the nerve problem with my foot. My hip is fine and I'm free from pain in that area. I'll keep thinking about you doing the splits at 6 months and hopefully try to get back to dancing.
All the best Brenda C
karan56281 thinsport
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hi . super inspiring . i have replacement or two coming up in the next few months . kinda anxious about it but reading this was very re-assuring . love my flexibility and hope to keep as much as i can of it
.. if you dont mind me asking which approach and implant did you get . and was this a total hip replacement or a resurfacing . thank you so much.
lairol thinsport
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I'm 39 years old, have a bilateral hip replacement surgery scheduled in one month but I'm so terrified about it that I'm thinking to cancel it. Have you heard of someone cancelling the surgery and regretting it later?
renee01952 lairol
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It is normal to feel afraid, darling - it really is -
Start your own discussion (see green box) so we all can support you and help get through it , okay ...
big warm hug
renee
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Lucia777 thinsport
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Thank you for sharing. I had a thr last year...then two dislocations within about 3 months. I am wondering if I will ever get my flexibility back. I feel heartened. I am under severe restrictions at present, but it's good to know it's possible. Please be careful though. Dislocations are so destructive and dangerous. There is no warning. One time it fell out just lying down with moderate turnout. Again, thanks for sharing. Now I know it's possible.
Lucia777
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Update. It has been over a year since the last dislocation. I managed to get out if the hip brace.
However, I will never be able to stretch, do my workout, or dance again at a competitive level...or do half the things I did regularly. I cannot sit for more than 2 without swelling and discomfort. The risk of dislocation is present in many daily activities.
I was a highly active individual. I have danced for over 30 years and splits were part of a regular stretch routine.
The surgeons say that the left hip is inoperable. It is also highly unstable and becomes inflamed. I also fought off one infection.
They say that the right hip needs a thr. They believe the BHR is destroying nine and tissue, but weighed against the unstable left hip, they aren't rushing to do it.
I would never recommend hip replacement unless there was no other recourse. I have had one of the best surgeons in the country. I went to HSS. But you cannot expect to be whole when you have an invasive surgery like this if you are a competitive athlete. The appliance does not wear or perform like bone. Scar tissue becomes an issue.
I would not be afraid of the surgery. Just do your homework. Ask about the appliance they plan to install. Look at failure rates. Ask the doctor how many they perform a year using that specific appliance. Get toyed weight down to recommended levels. Dont smoke and eat healthy. Give yourself a leg up.
Ask to be the first surgery of the day. Be clear about your expectations with your surgeon.
Line up the best PT, DO and structural integration/roller to help you recover safely and fully.
But if you are 60 or under, or 60 + and workout 4x a week, I would go for a non surgical solution. Australia has success with stem cells. I would not trust the procedure here as it is still experimental and usually not covered by insurance. But this is just my opinion based on 3 replacements.
I'm not the norm.
You can have surgery there at about 10k I believe. It may have gone up since I checked. Of course the plane ride may make it impossible. You'll need to stay 6 weeks to avoid blood clot issues before flying.
Best of luck.
barb7676 thinsport
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I am sceduled for right hip replacement May 15, 2018. I'm Age 68, 125lbs, daily walker for 30 years, mild scoliosis, stopped doing yoga.
My gastro doc says I shouldn't take NSAID's and I cannot get thru a day without them, so that is motivating me.
However, I keep second guessing if I should do it! I still have some good hip days.
My ortho doc is planning to do an ANTERIOR procedure. Can anyone commment about the anterior procedure?