THR 1 year on

ikesother

Hi all, hope everyone is doing ok today I havent been on the forum as much lately, due to going back to work for the first time in nearly 5 YEARS :shock: Yes , Im pretty knackered ha, so Im up early on my day off, to fit all my jobs in.

Its 1 year exactly tomorrow that I had my THR, and its given me back at least 15 years in the quality of my life. I thought having the op would mean my life as I knew it would be over, in fact it had just begun again! I go swimming at least 3 times a week, and I highly recommend that as a major factor in my recovery.That and a good surgeon

Apart from a little blip earlier this year, Ive been pain free for a year now, I still wake up expecting to have the awful pain ; takes a bit of getting used to, being pain free. Ive recently gone back to work full time, and been discharged from the hospital until 2014 so good news all round this year.

I hope this helps anyone thinking of having a THR; my other advice is to do your research; I went and got a second opinion from Sheffield Northern General rather than my local hospital, and Im so glad and grateful i did; meant more travelling, but the end result was worth it. Hope that helps jk

dorcas

Hello Ikesother

great to see you again...and to read your uplifting post.

I haven't had a THR but I'm sure your upbeat account of how having this op has so improved your life will be really helpful for others who have that op ahead of them.

hope you aren't going to be spending the whole day doing housework :?

nice to see you posting.

Iris x

frogmorton

OH JK

That IS brilliant news!!

Thank you so much for taking the time to post with such a happy ending

Sure you will get better at working full-time and I am so pleased for you that you are.

I am certain that this will inspire others who are due their ops taht it can work out really well for them too.

Lovely!

Take crae

Toni xx

barbara12

Hi JK
Thats is sooooo good to hear that you are pain free, and really enjoying your new life.
I can only try and imagine what it must be like waking up without the pain, and getting on with your day.
I am down to have my THR dont know when yet :roll: I really am so please for you.
Love
Barbara xx

skezier

Hi JK,

Nice to see you but can't believe its a year gone by since it was done! So glad to read how much it has helped you and well done! Glad to see you again though and hope that you will drop in from time to time. Cris x

marion1952

Hi JK

I am so pleased to read your 12 month update on your THR. I remember reading last year about you having it done. It's great that you have, indeed, 'got your life back.'

I am nearly 13 weeks post-op THR this week and am doing quite well, but your post has really inspired me to think about how good I will be in 6-12 months time...

Very best wishes.

Marion

chris7

Hi jk

How kind of you to take the time to post such a positive message for those of us still waiting to take the THR plunge. :shock: Especially those of us who are procrastinating for as long as poss. and don't really know why!? :oops:
Well done for getting back to work too, do hope all continues to go well for you and that you will still call in here when you can.
take care, many thanks.
Chris x

speedalong

Hi Ikesother,

good to get updates - glad you are doing so well. Bet you are tired being back at work ... as Iris said, don't just spend your day off doing housework. Can your hip do everything you require of it now?

I'm 12 weeks post op - loads better than before the op ... but there are lots of things I still want to be able to do ....

Speedy

hileena111

Great to hear your upbeat report......my THR is about 6 months old now......still sore but the 2nd THR is due in 2 months time so hopefully I'll be balanced again LOL
Hileena

tkachev

My hip had its 1st birthday a couple of weeks ago and like you it has been wonderful. Unfortunately I have pain worsening in my other foot and hip but after they are sorted I hope to be fine.

So pleased you are able to get on with your life and are back at work. I expect it has made you value everything you have and appreciate the small things in life.

Elizabeth

skezier

Hi Elizabeth,

Just leaving you a (((( ))))) and a hope things will get sorted for you soon. Love Cris xx

Hi again JK,

Still saying nice to see you xx

tillytop

Just wanted to say how thrilled I am that your THR has made such a difference to your quality of life! I know that your tale will be an inspiration to others who are currently struggling pre and post op.

Enjoy!!!

Love Tilly x

denpen

Well Hello stranger

Good to hear from you I am so glad that you are doing so well, back at work eh. thats great news.
I had THR 16 weeks ago, not doing too bad just now but not back at work just yet.
Keep popping in very now and then and let us know how you are doing.
Denise.x

efleure

Good to read posts like this. well done..gives me hope...x