Whoever I speak to says ...
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It seems whenever I explain why I'm struggling to cope with standing or taking a few steps the person I'm talking to will reply with, my husband, mother, friend etc had a hip replacement and got over it in a couple of weeks and was able to go back to work. Then they usually continue with they've never heard of anyone having problems afterwards.
From what I read on here there are many of us with major problems following THR's so my question is, Are we not shouting loudly enough to let the world know that having a replacement joint doesn't always work out?
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stella97565UK Jayive
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I'm sure many people sail through without any problems at all - I heard of a woman who was climbing mountains 4 weeks after her THR - well good for her but not everyone can do that!!!
I feel glad for those people who haven't had any problems but don't let us forget there are many more who do have problems.
debbie04463 Jayive
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ginger47520 Jayive
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That caused Me frustration. No one seamed to understand what I was going through.
Finally I found this site.The people have been so supportive. I'm thankful for them.
juliette39133 Jayive
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stella97565UK juliette39133
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Hermionie109 Jayive
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I hope you have had the opportunity to get good PT, have access to a pool (for me a godsend before and after surgery), and that you have had an appropriate assessment of your surgical outcome: Prosthetic properly sized and situated, legs the same length or shoe insert to compensate the difference.
THR has been around long enough that there should not be so many problems! For it not to be successful in this day and time seems surprising and maybe inexcusable? Bless you, Jayive. I hope you keep shouting and get to the appropriate professional to evaluate your situation who will put a proper plan of care in place for you.
destiney00306 Jayive
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juliette39133 destiney00306
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destiney00306 juliette39133
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RossshireBuffUK Jayive
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Hermionie109 RossshireBuffUK
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carmen56984 Jayive
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I totaly agree with you, That person havent had a replacement so why would you listen to them, I heard the same thing. my reply was everyone is different, everyone recover a different time. don't listen to them, you'll know when your body is ready, you are the only one that's knows how much you can and cannot do, dont rush yourself.
A work college of mines came to work shouting her mouth off saying her church sister age 90 had a replacement 3 months ago, she can go shopping, go up and down stairs and she,s running about. I said that's good for her at her age to do all that, but she don't work tho :-) I told her until she had exprence the THR then stop shouthing her mouth off. :-)
I had my THR 6 months now am back to work but taking it easy, my job is standing for hours at a time, but i can sit down when i wants to apart from Lunch time and Tea breaks, my HR Department is very good. they go's by my Doctors report so take no notice of anyone when they say that. You just do what's best for you Jayive take no notice of some people. :-)
sue87388_UK Jayive
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Jayive sue87388_UK
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If onlly a magic solution could be found or a wonder drug that would really take away the pain without making me fall asleep every time I take them.
I am still battling the problem but there are times when I really wonder just where to go next.
take care All.
patricis Jayive
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I was one of the lucky ones, and with that said I've still had people make comments that are beyond rude....I usually just tell them to get back to me once "they have had their surgery" or "just them a f....you smile" and say "thanks for that advice"!!!!
It doesn't seem to matter whether you are in the U.K., USA or Canada, the doctors seems to have the last word and never want to admit to anything but chalk it up to some mystery of surgery?????
It is also easy to get a second opinion but at least in Canada, that could take up to l year and another 4/6 months to get tests done again, and then get your follow up appointment with new doctor --- only to have to wait for surgery another year....I know we have a great medical system in Canada but it is NOT without its flaws.....
I'm glad you have fond this forum as you are not alone and have many people here who will listen and support and give you encouragement.....
all the best,
Patricia
Jayive patricis
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Yes, as you say it's like doing the lottery when you go for a hip operation, you go in full of optomism, that you will win and it's not until after the event that you realise you didn't win. For most people it's the Saturday night lottery that they dream of but for me it was to have a pain-free life post THR. That didn't happen, I'm in a much worse situation now since the operation - and I didn't win the lottery either!!
Oh well, perhaps I'll buy a ticket this weekend, at least if I win then I'll be able to pay for private treatment instead of all these months of waiting for NHS appointments.
I hadn't realised that Canada also has long waiting lists. Where are you? Jay x
eileen64__UK patricis
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Just happened to see my name mentioned previous post
I thought I would mention that in a couple of hours time I'll be seeing the surgeon/consultant I've got lots of questions about this fracture !!!!!!! Not looking forward to the appointment at all
Love
Eileen