Update

daylily
daylily Member Posts: 619
edited 17. Jun 2011, 04:56 in Living with Arthritis archive
First I want to thank each and every one of you for your good wishes and pocket duty-it's the first time I've had people on pocket duty and it does help enormously.
Right, the consultant was lovely, had a really good natter to him.
Had x-rays done again which showed that the hip re-surface I had done in 2007 had been put in at the wrong angle!!!!!! No wonder it's been bloomin painful.
Had bloods to see how much metal has been absorbed and got to go for an ultrasound to see how much soft tissue damage/inflammation there is.
Then it's a total new hip replacement.
The waiting time is usually 6 months but the consultant is going to try and do it sooner to prevent any more damage.
I feel very relieved now I know what's wrong, had expected a new hip but now I've met the consultant feel confident it will all be ok.
I'll worry about what I am going to do with hubby nearer the time.
The recovery is a bit longer, 6 weeks on crutches and no driving but it will be worth it in the long run.
Feel surprisingly upbeat now......
Thank you all again
Take care
xx

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  • bertyboy
    bertyboy Member Posts: 1,860
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi Daylily pleased your mind is clearer now and you know whats going to be done , pocket duty is brilliant as you are never alone x
    I know i am a lady ,all life is a journey xx MAY xx
  • traluvie
    traluvie Member Posts: 2,579
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Daylilly,

    That is great news..
    So happy for you, and i can see you are happy too..
    Hopefully then you will be dancing in no time :lol: .. ok maybe not dancing but i'm sure you will be able to manage a bit of a jig..
    Wishing you well...
    th_tn_TisFORTIGGER.jpgxxTracyxx
  • constable
    constable Member Posts: 2,115
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Daylily,

    Thats really good news for you. Now you know what the problem is and it is being dealt with finally.

    I am really pleased for you.


    Karen xx
    Karen xx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Blasted surgeons. Was the table at the wrong angle or summat when he 'did' you? How the hell can he put summat in at the wrong angle? Don't these things come with exploded diagrams etc? :smile: At least you know that there is a definite reason for the trouble you have been having and I hope he can get summat done sooner rather than later. As for your husband, I am sure that something can be done to help you on that front. If you start voicing your concerns about him now to the relevant authorities perhaps plans can be put in place to give you some peace of mind. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi daylilly

    I am pleased that the problem has been solved, but, sorry that it means you have to go through surgery again. I hope you are not waiting too long. It is also nice to know that you are now feeling much happier.
    Take care
    Juliepf x
  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Daylily

    I am so pleased that you had a good appointment and that you now know what's what.

    Thinking of you.

    Love Tilly xxx
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Daylily
    Glad you have got an answer at least......sounds a reasonable appointment....makes a difference when you know whats wrong doesnt it?

    Love
    Hileena
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Daylily,
    Wow that was an eye opener, I am so sorry that it has taken all this time to discover what was so wrong. I do hope that he does what he said and gets you a date very quickly.
    You are right it is a relief to find out what has been causing all the pain but it is heartbreaking that you have been left with so much damage.
    Fingers crossed that things will improve for you and you’re OH soon and you are still on track for the big move.
    Lv, I x
  • daylily
    daylily Member Posts: 619
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    ironic wrote:
    Hi Daylily,
    Wow that was an eye opener, I am so sorry that it has taken all this time to discover what was so wrong. I do hope that he does what he said and gets you a date very quickly.
    You are right it is a relief to find out what has been causing all the pain but it is heartbreaking that you have been left with so much damage.
    Fingers crossed that things will improve for you and you’re OH soon and you are still on track for the big move.
    Lv, I x

    Hello ironic, We are still awaiting a social worker calling (8 weeks and counting) as we cannot get in the flats without their referral.
    It's been complicated because the flats are usually for the over 65's and the social worker there is apparently not geared up for under 65's. Why age makes a difference I have no idea.
    Thank you for thinking of us
    take care
    xx

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