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New Year, new hip

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CelsB
CelsB

I've just been for my consultation and the consultant has agreed I need a THR.  I have signed the consent form and the hospital will be contacting me with an appointment for a pre-op assessment.  I hope it's not too far away.  The consultant was lovely and although he told me of the risks agreed that my quality of life will be improved with a hip replacement.  I feel excited, happy and scared all at once.  Eeeeek!  I knew this moment would come but suddendly its all "Wow, its really going to happen".  I presume all the finer points (anaesthesia, type of hip etc etc) will be discussed at the pre-op assessment.

Love to all, soon-to-be hippy cheesygrincryquestion

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  • sarah1996
    sarah1996 CelsB

    Posted

    This is how i feel. Although i may only get a good 30 years out of it atleast it will be worth even though by the time im 50 ill need another, i aim to make the most of the good time ill get
    • CelsB
      CelsB sarah1996

      Posted

      Better than 30 years of pain Sarah!  Do you have a date yet? xx
    • sarah1996
      sarah1996 CelsB

      Posted

      Exactly my 19 years of it is nearly up. No not yet. I was told i would be put as priority but dont ghink that will change much. Im just waiting for a phone call or letter. Have yoy got yours yet?
    • CelsB
      CelsB sarah1996

      Posted

      I only saw the consultant for the first time this morning.  He said "See you in the new year".  I think the clock starts ticking now though.  It's supposed to be within 18 weeks I think.
    • sarah1996
      sarah1996 CelsB

      Posted

      I didnt even see my doctori i saw a different one but she said somewhere within 18 weeks to. I think irs been about 5 so far. Which hospital are you going to?
  • vanessa88276
    vanessa88276 CelsB

    Posted

    Hi I'm waiting for my op on the 17th really petrified lol but can't wait to be pain free:-) xxx these gorgeous advanced hippies will help you through lol I'm always posting about my worries and they all reply reassuring me xx hope all goes well for you and I will let you know of my experience when I'm done lol xx so many times I have thought of cancelling cos I'm so scared lol but really need this pain to be gone as it stops me doing a lot xx so biting the bullet and getting on with it of course with the help of my lovely friends on here xx
  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK CelsB

    Posted

    Third time lucky ....why isn't it posting?  Windows 10 ?

    ​Look at the "Related Information" on the right of the screen - it tells you what to expect, andlists some of the choices you can expect to make.

    Best Wishes

    ​Graham

    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      Also look in  "THR Useful resources" - access by clicking the "Hip Replacement" link just above "Unfollow this discussion"

      ​Graham

       

    • CelsB
      CelsB Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      Thanks Graham, I'll have a look.  I was given quite a comprehensive information pack but when he asked if I had any questions my mind just went blank xx 
    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK CelsB

      Posted

      I go blank when they ask that too - I wrote down my questions in a small notebook, I found that the surgeon answered most of them, so was able to put the unanswered ones to him.

      ​Good luck

      ​Graham

  • renee01952
    renee01952 CelsB

    Posted

    Dear Cels,

    OMG!!!   wow, that was a brave move, girl .... I have followed you for as long as I am part of the hippies family - 

    eek  eeeek, is right ... I hope you will get a firm date soon - 

     You know where you can go with all your concerns and questions, right?

    so bring it on !

    big warm hug

    renee

    • CelsB
      CelsB renee01952

      Posted

      Oh, I do Renee, thank you.  The first place I came after telling my children was here cheesygrin

      After being messed around for so many months I can't believe it's going to happen.  The physio wanted me to have a guided steroid injection but the consultant didnt offer me one, for which I'm quite glad after the problems another poster had with her op being cancelled on the day.   

      Onwatrd and upward xxx

    • CelsB
      CelsB

      Posted

      I wish there was an edit button on here - sorry about the typos redface

       

    • shirley17649
      shirley17649 CelsB

      Posted

      Well done CelsB,

      The first step to your pain-free life.

      What a great start to the New Year.

      Shirley

    • renee01952
      renee01952 CelsB

      Posted

      oh good - that is another very important thing about this forum ! 

       

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