Surgery successful: now for the bad news
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Dear fellow hippies - I had my follow up visit yesterday after 8 weeks post-op .... I had my list of things to ask, however most of them were answered by you people ... I had R THR - he manipulated the leg and seemed to be pleased, but told me I had to get stronger ....now for the unoperated leg/hip ...I found this forum while I was looking for an explanation of the pains in the unoperated leg and have been moaning and groaning about it for a while now .. well .... the xray showed that, in 6 months time, the cartelidge in left hip has deteriorated so fast that L THR is needed in the near future --- in October it was just slightly visible ... how is that possible ??? a wee bit of a bummer and I did not see that coming ... not so happy right now and feeling defeated ....next appointment is in 3 months -
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sonia97062 renee01952
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Poor you, the news would certainly not be what you were hoping for. However, you have coped so well and been so encouraging to others, I am sure that you will be up and at em in no time. In 6 months time,nyou will be feeling a lot different to now, stronger and more ready. I hope you are feeling more positive this morning. Hugsz, Renee.xx
akawestie renee01952
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I have heard that sometimes the other hip requires surgery because of all the extra strain it takes whilst carrying you when the original hip is damaged and waiting to be replaced. Knees take an extra bashing too and sometimes need replacing because of the length of time deteriation and operating takes. If we didn't have to wait so long maybe the damage would be delayed!
I need a RTHR. Reckon I'll need a L in the near future too.
Good luck
best wishes
Westie 😊
renee01952
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moving right along and taking it one step at a time - get myself fit and lose the extra padding ...
ann19982 renee01952
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Keep improving x
Evileye50 renee01952
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renee01952 Evileye50
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Evileye50 renee01952
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Forums are great but I'm also trying to look for similar groups or people in my area to meet up and chat and maybe have a coffee or two and have group discussions and maybe have an exercise session or a walk or bike ride which could help others socialise and make them know that they do count. Big hugs to you too. Please keep us updated. Thanks
DawnDedee Evileye50
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So glad you found this site too. It helps to know we are not alone and to have such wonderful people to share with. This site has been a true Godsend for me! Please stay in touch with us.
💛 Dawn, USA
Grace5515 renee01952
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DawnDedee renee01952
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I understand that defeated feeling and am sorry you have to feel it. Disease keeps on keeping on and there is really no prediction about how fast deterioration will occur. Hopefully you can bite the bullet and get that other THR and be done with it.
Major surgery is rough, as you and we on this site know, and when we have more than one surgery, it can feel like an avalanche of overwhelmingness! (I realize that is not a real word, but think it fits 😀)
You can do that second surgery and thank God we only have two hips! Sure wish you the best outcome and the strength you need to regain between each surgery.
I am not yet 3 months out from my revision THR and I am weak. While in this state, it feels like I am too tired to work to regain my physical strength. However, slowly but surely strength will be regained and it is well to put some distance between each surgery.
Hugs
💛 Dawn, USA
renee01952 DawnDedee
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I am a recent transplant from Los Angeles ... moved back after 34 years ... I am trying to get used to the Dutch way .... no cover up when undressed for instance ... or sometimes even a dressing room or leaving the room ... very uncomfortable ... and the sort of direct way of communicating .... not too much explanation either ... oh well ... I hope you feel better soon - take your time and be kind and gentle with your self ... big hug !
DawnDedee renee01952
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When I was ages 7, 8 and 9, I lived in Holland and have so many delightful memories! Going back is on my bucket list. Culture shock is indeed rough even as young as I was! I wish to write a few children's books about my funny adventures. Hope your adjustment goes smoothly!
renee01952 DawnDedee
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