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Left hip replacement tomorrow

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Pennypops
Pennypops

Well I'm having my left hip operation tomorrow and I'm really nervous. I had my left knee replacement last September and couldn't understand why I still had leg pain even though the surgeon said all was good with the knee.. finally figured out it was my hip ...I can't remember walking without pain . I think I'm worried incase I don't get the results I'm hoping for . I'm 56 and a couple of years ago was walking around 8 miles , swimming and being able to cut my own toenails, put shoes on etc....it just seems like I learnt to walk again after the knee operation and I will have to do it all again ...I've read mixed stories on here ...is there anyone else that is due the operation? Anyone just had it ?

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  • susan05157
    susan05157 Pennypops

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    I had my left knee six years ago then my left hip 18 months ago. You will do fine. Don't want to use the word easier but the hip was "easier". Than the knee. Just do your exercises and take it one day at a time.  Sleep is hard just get a few hours here and there and take your pain pills . I used ice to help with pain and swelling. Every Dr is different I had to sleep and on my back for six weeks no bending or lifting.  Hospital gave me a grabber, a thing to put my socks on and a sponge on a long stick for the shower . Good luck. God Bless 

  • bev01886
    bev01886 Pennypops

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    Hi I had thr 4 weeks ago fell off my bike broke hip while away in derby had o p 3 days later had to wait for surgeon!!! Recovery has been very good not much pain and only have pain relief at night and can now past week lie on both sides !!! Sleep is hit and miss few hours a night but that seems a common problem grab it when you can !!! Not fully bending yet but that's early days treating myself to pedicure !! I'm 63 very active walking cycling nanna duties !!! And working well will be back to work in 3 weeks so life is slowly getting back to normality yes it's a bit of a struggle at first after op but not as bad as knee op i believe good luck tomorrow i m sure you will be fine us ladies are tough cookies

    Regards be v

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