back from hospital appt

valval

to be able to see what they thinking and alter there thoughts would be good

chris7

Hi NB

Just trying to catch up with everyones news and am pleased you have posted. Please do keep posting and let us know how you are. I'm sorry you have had such alot to deal with and take in lately, but I hope you are feeling a litte bit reassured there. Hopefully the restrictions may be a little more lenient in the future with the right support and I do hope you can get back to work with some adjustments if needed when you have regained some confidence.

Some of us do have THR's to face in the future, but please don't ever let this thought put you, or anyone else off posting the good and not so good. The wonderful thing about this forum is that people can share genuinely supportive advise or like me at present, simply send hugs and sympathy. For me personally the information from all the hip peeps pre and post op. has been invaluable in preparing for my own op when it comes. I thank all of you for getting me out of the denial stage and being ready and not feeling so alone. However my own recovery eventually goes I feel I can now deal with it.
I'm sorry you have had such a scary time, but am glad you posted and really hope you do get the support and ressurance you need for the future. Keep in touch. I am a big believer in cyber hugs and I hope they help a little. ((((( ))))
take care
Chris

hileena111

Oh NB.....what a long time to have to wait around.....glad your new consultant was nice but what news.....from one hippie to another.....life restriction!!!!! I'm 64 and 6 weeks was long enough for me LOL....do you remember speedy complaining when she was restricted fro more than the 6 weeks.....Hope the letters between consultant and GP help...I always get letters.
My 2nd THR is due in less than 4 weeks so dont worry about the rest of us....in that case you wont post any worries at all.....we know you are not a text book case LOL
Take care pet and rest
Love
Hileena

nearlybionic

Thanks Chris and Hileena
I know deep down I am ok to post what I need to here, but am always conscious of worrying someone. However the good thing about this forum is how there is always people here to help and say the right thing.
Good luck with your op Hileena x
And yours when you are ready Chris x
NB

hileena111

Thanks NB......and forgot to ask in the last post ..whats this peri whatsit in idiot terms LOL

Love
Hileena

nearlybionic

Hi Hileena
Peri acetabular osteotomy (PAO), is an op to correct hip dysplasia, pelvis cut in 3 places, `cup` part of hip repositioned to normal then pelvis pinned together for healing. A very simple explanation!! The recovery time is longer than a THR as you have be non weight bearing for at least 3 months. If I decide to go ahead, my surgeon will arrange for me to meet someone who has had the op to talk it through as it is not done that often. I`m undecided , but after my recent experience, anything which could reduce risk of dislocation sounds good to me!!
For me , it hopefully will improve my right hip position and in turn reduce pain and slow down wear and tear , which should delay if not prevent a THR.
NB

hileena111

Hi NB,,, That sounds such a big op.....Non weight bearing for 3 months...that will be hard., how do you manage stairs etc or dont you.??
I was non wight bearing for a couple of months but that was with a smashed ankle. I managed to do the stairs in the hospital to the physios satisfaction. {thinking I will do it I will do it and then i will do it my own way when i get out } holding the bannister with one hand, an under arm {axilla} crutch and one foot and hop...not easy. I got home and spent thenext few months going up and downstairs on my bum Much safer anyway....thought it would tighten some muscles but no luck.!!!! but you wont be able to do that with a hip op
Take care and thanks for the explanation

Love
Hileena

speedalong

Hi Hileena, I was non weight bearing after my first hip replacement - for 3 month due to bone grafts and being able to move on crutches, do stairs etc was part of the criteria for being allowed to escape hospital. 'Tis possible - but is hard work. You get strong arms and callused hands. It helps if you have one decent leg.

Speedy

dreamdaisy

'Good leg to heaven, bad leg to hell' was my stairs mantra after the synovectomies. It's still that way too - I do stairs like a three year old! I find going down backwards much better.

Good luck with the doctor, work occupational health etc etc NB. I hope things can be sorted out well for you. DD