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paula96157
paula96157

Hi all,

In view of the long wait for hip replacement with the NHS (50 weeks north wales) should I consider paying for private medical care and get it over with???

 

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  • lillie7362
    lillie7362 paula96157

    Posted

    Paula get it over with pain will drive you....., If there liscence please get it over with.
    • lillie7362
      lillie7362

      Posted

      I was afraid I had no choice I went 6 mos in more pain before the surgery I believe that happens because I was a smoker others was pain free 6 weeks.
    • lillie7362
      lillie7362

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      I have AVN other parts are in pain I wish I could have surgery now on the right hip Doc wants to wait a year I had the surgery in March 2014, he now be lives it's spreading in my knees I feel the same were ever there's a joint my feet yes, maybe that's were you will get relief by Surgery, I was so angry after surgery thought I would never heal Thanking God I did it tougher on smokers I'm 52 of age my hip do not hurt the other one does I'm waiting for March
    • lillie7362
      lillie7362

      Posted

      Oh yeah I have insurance but I think most Doc try to help.
    • DawnDedee
      DawnDedee lillie7362

      Posted

      Hi Lillie,

      I too have AVN. Do you know what caused yours? So far as I know it has only affected my chips and shoulder joints. You mentioned your feet?

      Dawn

    • lillie7362
      lillie7362 DawnDedee

      Posted

      Not yet I go for blood test Wed, yes I have pain in my feet.
  • helen2702
    helen2702 paula96157

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    Hi Paula

    I was in pain for a very long time beforehand and got to the point I was unable to do anything and felt I couldn't go on that way any longer as it impacted on quality of life for me and my husband.

    We took the decision to go private to give control of when it could take place and how quickly without any cancellation risks.

    I had a lot of damage to both hips which had collapsed and fused in the hip joint and I had no movement at all and was in constant pain.  The damaged was all due to RA.  

    I had to have both hips done at the same time as did not have a good hip to recover on. Scarey!  

    Had my op within 3 weeks of seeing consultant and can't fault consultant, treatment, aftercare,  physio and hydrotherapy (a bonus if you can get this) to build mobility and muscle.

    The impact on our lives has been life changing and improved both our quality of lives.

    If you have any private insurance I would definately recommend you go this route.  If not, I know it's a lot to pay (and we struggled with the same decision as had some insurance but would not cover all the cost) but can only pass on our feeling that it was money well spent as it has opened up a whole new life which is improving daily.

    Hope this gives you some clarity.

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