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judiwoo
judiwoo

Hi everyone I've finally got a date for my first THR it's on July 3rd, I'm still nervous but not as bad as I was mainly because of the advice and words of wisdom I've read on here.  Special thanks to CrissyWissy as you are a star and have given so much good advice to people x  Watch this space to see how it goes xxsmile

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  • jan00794
    jan00794 judiwoo

    Posted

    Good luck...I am sure that it will be absolutely fine!
  • ros007
    ros007 judiwoo

    Posted

    Good luck, I'm sure all will go well.
  • crissy_wissy
    crissy_wissy judiwoo

    Posted

    Just keep thinking where you'll be in the future...no pain...no limp...no excuses!!

    Think I'm 17 or 18 weeks now and feeling fab!!! Post on here if you need any support!!

     

  • jennifer33063
    jennifer33063 judiwoo

    Posted

    Hi had my THR 30th May it's had at first but it get better by the day the two weeks are the worst ,this is my fourth week and i can walk without my sticks round the house but when I go out i take them hope all goes well keep us posted
  • Amnesia3637
    Amnesia3637 judiwoo

    Posted

    Had mine five days ago. Went really well and apart from a bit of heaviness of leg and aching around the scar line, there's very little pain or discomfort. If you're in a good hospital with a good surgeon there's very little to worry about. I always think the shadows are worse than the objects. Very good luck to you.
  • judiwoo
    judiwoo

    Posted

    Thankyou everyone I will let you all know how it goes and I'm being positive about it now xx
  • karolina33830
    karolina33830 judiwoo

    Posted

    Good luck !!

    I had mine done  4 weeks ago. Ceramic on Ceramic uncemented Total Hip Replacement.

    It was pretty bad ,and painful and uncomfortable and weard.  My one was making so much noice and I could feel it moving and something grinding inside.

    So be prepared it won't be easy in the begging , but it will get better. I started feeling difference after 19 -20 days. Less pain I could do more , no swelling and started  walking with one stick in the house. Now 31 days later:

    I can walk a little bit without  crutches but I walk  like a ducksmile 

     In the house if I'm not tired I don't use sticks  and if I'm tired I use 1or both as for outside I take 2 crutches Always.  

    I try to do exercise and go for daily walks ,but depends on how strong u are . Im going to see physio on 1st of July and my surgeon on 10th Of July .

    I wish you best of luck , br prepared but IT WILL GET BETTER! !

    One of the lovely ladies here said- I can sit legs crossed 

    • judiwoo
      judiwoo karolina33830

      Posted

      Thankyou Karolina its good to know that good and the bad and thats why I appreciate your comment.  My surgeon is great and very straight forward.  He told me it's hard and not to expect too much to start with and he also told me all the stuff that can go wrong but I forgot to ask what type of joint he uses.  I'm still kaking myself but feel better knowing the good and bad xx
    • Lynn195013
      Lynn195013 judiwoo

      Posted

      hope all goes well for you, I have mine done pn the 22nd July, Crissy is really good and great advice, there is also a guy on here that started a FB help line which is brill, called would you belive hip replacements, lots of useful tips. let us know how you get on x
    • crissy_wissy
      crissy_wissy Lynn195013

      Posted

      Thanks Lynne and Judi..glad to help although now I'm back at work I'm not permanently attached to my ipad...not quite anyway!

      xx

    • karolina33830
      karolina33830 judiwoo

      Posted

      You sound like strong and positive women. So you def going to be fine in no time!

      You must  know all the good and bad stuff, it prepares you better. At least you will know what to expect . 

      I knew it's going to be painful, but I didn't realise how PAINFUL , after my surgery I thought I will never be able to walk again.  Physio come the same day to ask me to get out of the bed( I refused.  )I was one of the youngest patient for them. Ladies in the room some 70 years  young  were able to sit on edge of the bed and take few steps same day. I managed to get out of the bed next day and fainted 2times.

      So it depends on each person smile 

      I think your surgeon should have told you what hip you are getting , this way you could get more info. Maybe you could call in and ask? I'm sure they be able to tell you. It depends on your age and activity level and so on. 

      Karolina x

  • essexmad
    essexmad judiwoo

    Posted

    Hope all goes well with your op....Hopefully i wont be too far behind you x
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