Total Hip Replacement Surgery - Friday 13th !!

lazicat
lazicat Member Posts: 177
edited 27. Jun 2012, 11:07 in Living with Arthritis archive
Ive got date for my THR - Friday 13th July - I had to laugh !! Dont think things can get any worse so not bothered by the date.
Im lucky as my surgeon offered to do the operation at the private hospital with NHS paying as he works at both & NHS list is so long at the moment in my area. He said they often do this to help out the NHS for younger patients who are really bad as they tent to be up & out fairly quickly.
Im really nervous, never had an operation before , but happy something is being done at last. It has taken ages to get to this point as all my pain was in my back as it isnt a classic hip problem & I was treated for a bad back for months by my GP before being refered anywhere.

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  • youlemming
    youlemming Member Posts: 28
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'm sure it will be fine it's a date just like any other, think of it as your lucky date from where things will hopefully be more improved for you.
    It's great that your surgeon is able to do this for you, not sure what the std NHS waiting time is but I bet it's a lot longer than a month.

    All the best.
  • JuliaHod12
    JuliaHod12 Member Posts: 456
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Great news, best of luck! xx
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Excellent news, lazicat. I hope it all goes very well indeed. Mine have done.
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  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thats great news
    I've had a THR and there is nothing to worry about....I know easier said than done :wink:

    Love
    Hileena
  • lazicat
    lazicat Member Posts: 177
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks everyone for the words of encouragement. Its good to read things from people who have actually had the operation done. Im only 49 & no one I know has ever had a THR , so this forum is a huge help to me.
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    Well you ask as many questions as you want to.
    I had nevery had one done before and never knew anyone who had one done.
    In fact was relatively new to the forum so I asked and asked and asked :lol:
    Bless them they were great...I got all sorts of information from them :wink:

    Love
    Hileena
  • fowls48
    fowls48 Member Posts: 1,357
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Great News :)

    Try not to worry and keep calm , we will be thinking of you .


    karen xx

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