1. Community
  2. Operations and surgical procedures
  3. Hip Replacement

Left Hip Replacement is it worse than right?

Posted , 25 users are following.

m0rningangel1
m0rningangel1

On the 22nd of November I will have a total hip replacement on my left hip. This morning a friend of mine told me that I am probably wasting my time I would be using a walker for the rest of my life that a left hip replacement  never does right. Has anyone heard this. I am really upset about it all..sad

1 like, 82 replies

82 Replies

Prev Next
  • margaret45049
    margaret45049 m0rningangel1

    Posted

    Hi there. She doesnt sound a very positive friend to me! My limited experience may be of help to you. I had a left THR last Thursday after years of pain & feel great already. Apart from normal scar/muscle pain, im doing really well walking around on crutches. So i really hope your 'friend' has it wrong & we can both look forward to our new painfree future! All the best, be strong

    • m0rningangel1
      m0rningangel1 margaret45049

      Posted

      I am so thankful for this forum. When I see all the positive replies it is really helping me get the courage to do this!
    • HipsterLHS
      HipsterLHS margaret45049

      Posted

      Yes I agree with margaret45049.   Most people I talk to have success then not.    If you are in pain and have a hard time walking the surgery has to be your option.
    • margaret45049
      margaret45049 m0rningangel1

      Posted

      Go for it! No one could have been more apprehensive than me after years of denial, but SO glad i did now & it's such early days. This forum helped me be strong & now i can start to help others. We're all here for you!

    • m0rningangel1
      m0rningangel1 HipsterLHS

      Posted

      I can't even go to the bathroom in my own house without using a walker. I have to use it everywhere I go. Without it I tend to fall and I have had one big fall already. Got my right arm and my head hit a board on a wheel chair ramp so concussion. It also isn't nearly as painful with the walker, I can take some of the weight off of my left leg. The way I see it is anything right now would be a great improvement!  

    • m0rningangel1
      m0rningangel1 margaret45049

      Posted

      I am going to do this for sure!!!  This pain and limping around has been going on since 2016. They kept saying it was my back and that I had a tiny bit of arthritis in my hip...well it is a lot of arthritis and I need this done. It is amazing to me the friends you have fall off the edge of the earth the worse you get. I guess it is too much trouble to go anywhere with me because of the walker ...pretty sad!  Guess these people really aren't my friends especially when my closest friend tells me that I will never walk without a walker and never be able to work again...

    • m0rningangel1
      m0rningangel1 Wardrobe_mistre

      Posted

      Sounded like a load of BS when she wrote it. She must be mad at someone and taking it out on my feelings...she should know right now isn't the time to say things like this to me...she is close to being replaced after 20 years of friendship

    • Wardrobe_mistre
      Wardrobe_mistre m0rningangel1

      Posted

      Yes exactly. Focus on yourself she clearly has her own issues. No difference in having a left or right replacement. Once you have recovered you will walk unaided and be pain free.
    • m0rningangel1
      m0rningangel1 Wardrobe_mistre

      Posted

      I am so glad I wrote on this forum. With her saying that to me this morning it really sent me on a whirl of emotions..pretty much about in tears when I read that. With hearing all this from friends that have been through it really is helpful!!  Thank you so much from Texas
    • erin1956
      erin1956 m0rningangel1

      Posted

      An MRI will tell the difinitive story. I t will show you exactly what is going on . I have mine on a CD  and look at it occasionally to affirm that this is the right thing to do!!
  • stephen72908
    stephen72908 m0rningangel1

    Posted

    Hi I am 43 and just had my left thr about 3 weeks now still on crutches but getting better every day . I had my right hip done last year and that one is fantastic pain free so hopefully the left will be the same. It is worth it in the end

    • m0rningangel1
      m0rningangel1 stephen72908

      Posted

      I am so happy so many replied with everyone's help and advise I know I can do this.  Is there anything you can think of that you know of that can help me..I have a walker of course, I have the prescription for a bath chair...with my arm messed up in a fall about a month ago I can't use crutches...rolleyes

    • erin1956
      erin1956 stephen72908

      Posted

      Stephen72908:

      I will be in the same boat with you. I will need my right hip done as well. So, one at a time. Some folks do a bilateral i.e. both at once! Yikes!

Back to top
Prev Next

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.