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This time last year

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anniepaint
anniepaint

This time last year I was sitting in a cublicle waiting for the surgeon to come and see me to complete the consent form. Can’t believe it’s a year since the op. It has been so life transforming. All that pain and hobbling around gone. My new hip feels completely natural now and I’m able to do yoga, Pilates etc with no problem. I just avoid the few positions that could place extra strain on the new hip but I feel very fit and well. My other hip is a bit more painful and that will probably need to be replaced at some point but at least I know what to expect next time. Thanks to all who have offered advice and support on this site. It has been brilliant having such a great community to talk  to. 

All the best

Ann

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  • jools2512
    jools2512 anniepaint

    Posted

    Hi Ann,

    I just have to congratulate you on this milestone! My first hippie birthday was the 23rd Sept, and I too have had my life transformed from the miserable place that I was in before. I don't really mind the few things that I haven't been able to get back to 'normal', as the reality is that I hadn't been normal for quite some time! What I can do now is far more than I had before which is fabulous cheesygrin

  • larry43899
    larry43899 anniepaint

    Posted

    I know a bloke who's resurfaced hip is 20+ years old which gives me hope as mine is 10 and resurfacing operations have a bad reputation with as many as 20% De Puy hips failing.

    • anniepaint
      anniepaint larry43899

      Posted

      I can imagine that must be a worry for you Larry. Hopefully  you are in the 80% and won’t have any problems 

      Best wishes

      Ann

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