Hip replacements

cazaline · 12. Nov 2009, 10:29

Hey all,

Just wanted to share, I went to the hospital yesterday to see a surgeon for a second opinion on getting hip replacements, the first surgeon refused to do it on account of me being too young (22 years old) and because they may fail in 15 odd years, it may not be possible to replace them in future as bones too small.

Anyway, after seeing a new surgeon yesterday he agreed to go ahead and do it as long as I am happy for him to, knowing all possible risks (infection etc) so I am over the moon! Although also very scared. Due to have my left done on 10th Dec and the right sometime around Easter next year...it's weird, I've gone from having to wait 5/10 years to 4 weeks, it's all so sudden! The surgeon said he will be using cemented hips as they last longer (but higher risk of infection with this type) and may even out live me??

I was wondering how all of you out there who have had hip replacements are doing and maybe shed some light on what hip replacements you were given and how it has improved you since (ie pain and amount of movement gained etc). I have also been told because I am on Etanercept and Diclofenac it increases the risk of infection so will have to come off that during the recovery period and I will have to go back on Methotrexate

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Thanks for listening everyone!

Much love

Caroline xx

lindalegs · 12. Nov 2009, 10:49

Hi Caroline,

So your new life begins in December - how wonderful.

I can't help with hip advice but did have replacment knees nine years ago and I'm veryu happy with those.

I'm confident lots of peeps will be along soon to tell you of their experiences with hip ops.

Hope it all goes well and keep us informed.

Luv Legs

woodbon · 12. Nov 2009, 11:28

Hi, Thats some Christmas present! I'm really glad for you, take it easy now, and don't go catching anything!

Love Sue

dachshund · 12. Nov 2009, 11:44

Hi Caroline.
I had my hip replacement 13 years ago. and its still going strong i go to the hydrotherapy pool and the gym. the only problem i have is when i get down on the floor its getting up again.
i also have a tkr.5 years ago.
good luck with yours.
joan xx

cazaline · 12. Nov 2009, 14:17

Yes definitely the start of a new life and a great Christmas present too

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Hope your knees are doing well Legs! How was the recovery after the op?

Wow 13 years that is quite a long time Joan. What type of hip replacement were you given? Is it cemented or cementless? Also wondering if you now have a good range of motion in your hips now.

Much love

Caroline xx

lindalegs · 12. Nov 2009, 14:53

My recovery was amazingly fast, I was 42 when I had them done and the younger you are, often you're quicker to get better. The drawback of being younger - especially as you're only a baby - is that you'll be inclined to overdo things and be so very impatient to get going. :roll:

Take your time, rest and do the exercises given - they are a must.

I prescribe lots of chocs, rubbishy magazines, a good novel and if you don't behave it'll be a dose of Jeremy Kyle for you whilst chained to your sofa.

Take care, and as I said keep us posted.

Luv Legs

miss_l · 12. Nov 2009, 15:08

Yay, how exciting!

I'm 28 and had my hip replaced 3 months and 2 days ago and like you it took a long time to get the go ahead as despite my hip having crumbled away they were concerned about my age and my scall bones.

My consultant is amazing and ordered a 'tiny' cementless implant which after a long op is settling in to it's new home!!

I found the recovery difficult and as my hip has been non-existant for 15 years im having to re-learn everything.At the moment im still needing a crutch to move around (even only to do a few steps) and am seeing a physio twice a week.
Im now back at work (as a science teacher) and things are going well.

Dont worry about how long your recovery takes - i feel the past 3 months have been amazing and am so greatful for the new life that i have to look forward too.

x

ikesother · 13. Nov 2009, 13:51

Hi Caroline, well done on taking the big step to have THRs. You wont regret it

Im a bit older than you, 42, I had my THR in August, and Im like a new person. After years of pain and immobility, i decided enough was enough, although my op was cancelled/postponed 3 times, it was well worth the wait. Im walking totally without crutches and im swimming 3 times a week averaging 40 lengths each time. There are a few things to remember after the op, no crossing legs, reaching toofar etc, but the pros far outweigh the cons. Good luck jk

lauracarmel2001 · 13. Nov 2009, 17:56

Congratulations!

I'm having my new hip next week!

I'm 33 and have a 2 year old child so life is very difficult.

My last consultant was useless (and rude) he spent months undertaking various tests and telling me I couldn't possibly need a new hip.

After a chronic flare up (it was worse than labour) with the support of my GP I went to see a new consultant. I had my first appointment on a Tuesday by Friday of the same week I was told I needed a new hip.

My new consultant is fantastic in everyway!

I'm pretty nervous about the op but also excited about regaining some normality and getting off the drugs.

All the best too everyone.

Laura

dorcas · 13. Nov 2009, 18:37

Good luck with the op next week Laura!

Sure everything will be fine and only natural to have some anxiety about having surgery........but will be well worth it afterwards when you can dance again!

...also helps to reassure you when you know/ like/ trust the surgeon...your consultant sounds great.

hope you've got plenty helpers around for when you get home...esp with a lively 2yr old to look after!

get plenty gin in...you'll never feel a thing!

Dorcasx

cazaline · 14. Nov 2009, 09:29

Hey Legs, glad you had a speedy recovery! I'm an extremely impatient and stubborn person so I can definitely imagine me over doing things to speed things up a bit, although that may do the complete opposite if I'm not careful.

Chocs and novels are definitely on the menu Very Happy.

Miss L, it sounds like you had to fight for it like me. We may be young but we deserve hip replacements as much as anyone else so congrats on getting your way!! Sorry to hear the recovery has been difficult for you though, but glad you've made it back to work. Have you seen a lot of difference since having the op?

JK, I can't believe your op had been cancelled 3 times, thats shocking! That must have been very hard on you. Why did they keep putting it off? Sounds like you're doing extremely well since you finally had it Very Happy.

Hey Laura, that's amazing news you are having your op next week! I wish you all the best and I hope the recovery goes smoothly for you so you can get back to normality

. Please let me know how you get on after the op. I've got another 3 and a bit weeks to prepare myself. I hope my nerves don't get the better of me.

Much love

Caroline

dachshund · 14. Nov 2009, 09:37

Hi Caroline.
yes my hip is still has good as new it was cemented i cannot remember the name of it.
joan xx

cazaline · 14. Nov 2009, 09:41

I'm down to have a cemented hip too, do you know what the difference is? I've been told I have to come off Etanercept as it raises the risk of infection. Do you have a good range of motion in your new hip Joan? Hope all is well and you are feeling the benefits from it

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Caroline.

dachshund · 14. Nov 2009, 10:49

Hi Caroline.
I fell over and broke my hip. i think i have a good range of movement in it.
i go to the gym i go on the exersise bike the tredmill and i get up and down of the floor.
i also go to the hydrotherapy pool.
i have arther in my other hip i also have a tkr and c palsy.
good luck with your hip.
joan xx

tkachev · 14. Nov 2009, 10:51

Had my THR 4 months ago.I was really scared and also worried about being away from the kids for at least 4 days.But everything went brilliantly-nice surgeon,had a great laugh with the anaethesist(sp),took my I-pod in and just enjoyed my fave music(and all the tunes I havent danced to for years).I had a spinal but wasnt aware of any noise,pain.I was told it was cemented.
Made loads of friends who I still see for a coffee etc.Read a few books,had a laugh,comforted the old,confused patients and ate for England.Home on the 7th day back to my little ones.
The pain was gone immediately and its great to have more flexibility and mobility.
I was able to go out to a party, something I could not consider for years.It has been well worth it.
All the best to you and also to Laura and all those due to get 'done'in the coming months
Elizabeth

cazaline · 15. Nov 2009, 12:41

Hey Joan sorry to hear you broke your hip

. That's good you are going to the gym etc, think I will have to do the same if I want to preserve my new hip when I have it done. Hope your new knee is working well too!

So glad everything went well for your hip replacement Elizabeth. So you were awake when you had yours done? Madness, although tempting as I hear the recovery is faster this way. That's good your pain was gone straight away. I'm definitely looking forward to that and more flexibility. I have to say I'm not looking forward to the recovery period and not being able to drive for 6 weeks, but I know it will be worth it in the long run.

Much Love.

Caroline.

nearlybionic · 15. Nov 2009, 16:41

Hi
I had my THR in Feb this year aged 40. I was scared before I went in for the op. scared of the surgery, scared of the recovery, scared of being away from my children and hubby. But most of all, scared of being left with horrendous pain that i had pre op.
I will honestly say, it is not as scary as you anticipate. The recovery is hard at times, boring at times but truly worth it.
My new hip is great. Most of the time I can forget I have a `false` hip. It reminds me if I do too much, or twist etc... But I can do stuff with my kids, my friends and am working again after a year off.
IF can help with any questions, please ask.
NB

cazaline · 17. Nov 2009, 10:30

Seems a hip replacent has definitely made things a lot easier for you NB! Glad to hear it

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Oddly enough, I'm not actually that scared...if anything, I'm actually quite excited about having the surgery and currently counting down the days and wishing it would just hurry up already lol. I am an extremely impatient person so this probably has something do with it no doubt.

Or I'm just crazy/insane/barmy/foolish/weird...take your pick!

Much love

Caroline xx

lindalegs · 17. Nov 2009, 13:24

cazaline wrote:

Seems a hip replacent has definitely made things a lot easier for you NB! Glad to hear it .

Oddly enough, I'm not actually that scared...if anything, I'm actually quite excited about having the surgery and currently counting down the days and wishing it would just hurry up already lol. I am an extremely impatient person so this probably has something do with it no doubt.

Or I'm just crazy/insane/barmy/foolish/weird...take your pick!

Much love

Caroline xx

Hi crazy/insane/barmy/foolish/weird Caroline,

Thought I'd have all the names

I felt just the same as you before I had my knees done, so looking forward to it, I'd have been devastated if they couldn't have done them for some reason :shock: but they did them and I'll never regret it.

Luv crazy/insane/barmy/foolish/weird Legs who's now joined your club

cazaline · 17. Nov 2009, 16:57

Hi crazy/insane/barmy/foolish/weird Legs

. Yay always nice to know someone else was looking forward to it as much as I am.

But as you've had your knees done already and I'm still waiting for my op, I think that technically means I've now joined your club, teehee!

Much love xx

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