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TO DO OR NOT TO DO

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boasey
boasey

Hello.

I'm new to this forum but I was told 12 months ago I had chronic osteoarthrits in my right hip. It had gone beyond being able to do anything except a THR. I am 47 years old, played cricket as a wicket keeper for 30 years and have done 5 marathons and 30 odd half marathons, hence the problem smile

To be honest iniitally I thought I had a groin strain until I was diagnosed, the pain hasnt been too bad but it has got worse over the last 2 months, very stiff around the hip. Groin and pain on top and side part of bum/leg.

I have been reading everything here and it seems that the sooner it is done the better. My consultant is saying that I should have it done now as receovery time is quicker at my age and the benefits will out way the cons.

Any advice here on whether I should just keep on popping pills and wait for it to degenerate even further or go for it. i also have a beautiful 18 month old little girl to consider;

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  • deedee271
    deedee271 boasey

    Posted

    I was in a similar situation. I'm 45 and have older children but also two young boys, 4 and 6. Nothing makes you feel as bad as them saying "Why can't you chase us?", " Why can't you climb this tree with us?" I'm two weeks post op and its been tough but I have booked a holiday for September for us all to Rome to give me a goal. I keep visualising me chasing them, swimming with them and being a proper mum again. I'm not telling you what you should do but do think about the future with your little girl. Good luck. 😀
    • boasey
      boasey deedee271

      Posted

      thank you deedee, Im going to take the consultant advice, if I ahve it done soon at least when Ava-Lily is 2 I will be running around with her nealry!
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