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Lynn195013
Lynn195013

For all you out there waiting for ops or just had them:

I had my right THR on 22 July, Anterior approach, I am 64 and had it done due to Arthritis, and like most of us was very very scared.

Was in hospital for 3 days and in Rehap for 5 weeks, thats what they do here in France.

It was one of the best things I have ever done, I booked my self a flight over to the UK and travelled pn my own, booked a car and drove over to Yorkshir (120 miles) and shopped till I droped, no stick/crutches Drove 700 miles while over here!!! No aches or pains, I was 10 weeks when I did it but feel so proud of myself, I somtimes forget I have had it done.  Just now sat in the Hotel on my own, flying back home tomorrow.

Hope all goes well for all you waiting for you op, please dont worry.

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  • patricis
    patricis Lynn195013

    Posted

    Hi Lynn,

    So glad to here everything worked out good for you...I had mine done on July 29th and read and reread all your encouraging posts before I went in.  I think we are two of the lucky ones, in that we had next to no complications and have back the life we had before the hips "went".

    I'm back to work now, just doing my usual 8 hours a week, but it is great to be out and amongst people.

    My only negative (and this is in my head only), in that I'm scared that I'm going to slip and fall on some crumbly or uneven sidewalk (though I've never tripped prior to surgery), but other than that I'm l00%.

    We are enjoying a colourful fall here in Canada...best wishes to you!

    Patricia

    • Lynn195013
      Lynn195013 patricis

      Posted

      Hi, do glad you are foing do well, I am the same as you affraid that I will slip and fall, and the winter here in France is snow and ice from Nove,ber to April
  • sandyjyt
    sandyjyt Lynn195013

    Posted

    Great to hear that,  when I had my done is like I was given my life back again, I don't understand why people wait in pain....I'm happy for you.
  • veronica58657
    veronica58657 Lynn195013

    Posted

    I'm so pleased Lynne to read your posting of a sucssessful THR. May I ask where you had it done and by whom. I would go anywhere for my op to be a great susscess. I am 60 and have needed it done for a few years now but really scared it will go wrong.

    Veronica

  • Sredni393
    Sredni393 Lynn195013

    Posted

    Yes you lucky ones seem to have had anterior procedure.  I will be going overseas if I'm unable to have my other one done with this method.  Having been in this site for some months now it is clear the difference between France and the UK is just too immense. Recovery rate here is a wing and a prayer... literally. 
  • joy47826
    joy47826 Lynn195013

    Posted

    I would say the majority of Anterior have good results, "they" say 15% or so end up with complications, I'm on of them 4 yrs post op Nerve Damage and IT band damage is still with me and then the shorter leg issue, I deal with my knee and foot/ankle due to this....working with a ligament/tendon supplement to help build up these ligaments..

    Good for YOU....

    • Sredni393
      Sredni393 joy47826

      Posted

      Joy was your nerve damage/IT band due to the surgery alone.   I know that my inner ligament is just as I remember it when I tore it in a riding accident 25 years ago. My leg was gradually turning in, so now it's released, the ligament weakness is apparent. I have outward rotation but still weak when raising the leg. Do you know if nerve damage is incidental to both approaches?  Also is IT Band damage more likely with one or other approach?  The question for me is are the risks measurable with each approach? Posterior seems to have a high incidence of sciatic consequences for example. If you had the choice turning the clock back which would you have opted for....  I had terrible after care which I will ensure does not happen for my other side, so I am in limbo wondering which way to turn (oops!)...
  • joy47826
    joy47826 Lynn195013

    Posted

    It's interesting another person and I think she is here, said she had one of each, and her posterior has been better.....

    So, I give up, we either come out improved or more messed up.

    I just know for sure, with Anterior I have no groin pain, which is what pushed me to this surgery....it was a groin pain mess of crumbled bones...

    • joy47826
      joy47826 Lynn195013

      Posted

      No, thisis YOUR experience and good to share it....so many with so many issues it seems.Everyone is different as are their outcomes.....
  • Cooney
    Cooney Lynn195013

    Posted

    Looks like the anterior approach is the best approach. I didn't get that option my operation was'nt elected, I fell and fractured so I Didn't get a choice. But if I had would have had the same as you.  It's 12 weeks since  my THR. Am getting there but alas not as fast as you. You sound brilliant. Best wishes.
    • Lynn195013
      Lynn195013 Cooney

      Posted

      thank you Cooney, I hope you continue to progress
  • HippiechicUK
    HippiechicUK Lynn195013

    Posted

    Good to hear that you are doing so well Lynn. All the intensive rehab and hard work has paid off. I had my surgery a few days after you in UK and am still struggling a bit. Have referred myself to nhs physio and at last seeing some progress. Deep tissue massage helping with gluteal pain. Had a difficult spell as had strange reaction to Omeprazole which seems to be given routinely around here to counteract the effects of anti inflammatory meds on the stomach. Very dizzy and disorientated for a while until I discovered what was causing the problem. Became reluctant to walk too far in case I felt dizzy. Now better since stopping. Still some pain and having to walk with stick as limping without. Physio says can walk short distance indoors without but to use stick until limping stops. Not driving mainly due to dizzy feelings but going to try this week. Hope your great progress continues. Hopefully am not going to need another THR but maybe will move to the French Alps in case. :-) 
    • Lynn195013
      Lynn195013 HippiechicUK

      Posted

      Aw Hippie, so sorry to hear that, I was wondering how you were,, I think now you are getting PT things should imorove for you, they have a machine like a suction and my PT in Rehab used that at least 4 times to break up scar tissue, ask them for that.  I am still going tp PT when back in France and doing 20mins on the cross trainer.  My PT wouldnt let me walk without 2 sticks until I could walk with no limp.  Hope the dizzy spells go I have an inner ear problem and know what its like.

      We are heal at different rates and the most important thing is that we all get to our goals of being  pain free.

      keep up the good work and let me know how you are. x

       

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