First Hip Replacement Looming

Hellesbelles
Hellesbelles Member Posts: 7
edited 16. Dec 2024, 13:48 in Living with arthritis

Hi all

I have a date for my first THR - Feb 18th. However, my consultant says as soon as I am over this op, he will have me back in to do the other one. Apparently, because they are both so bad, doing just one is pointless as I won't get any benefit from it.

Has anyone here had both hips done in succession? If so, what sort of timescale was there between each op??

Thanks, Helen

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  • Naomi33
    Naomi33 Moderator Posts: 462

    Afternoon @Hellesbelles

    I have no personal experience but my friend had first one in June 2024 and advised June 2025 for second one.

    Obviously everyone and every situation different so best get first one done then ask the question.

    Best wishes @Naomi33

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  • Nurina
    Nurina Member Posts: 458

    Having the first done and strong will help you with the second. I had my second 10 months later but there are people here that waited only 3 months. All depends on where you live. Good luck

  • NanaAnna
    NanaAnna Member Posts: 7

    Hi Helen ,I had my 2nd hip done several weeks ago and the previous one Nov '23 so a little over a year between them. From what I can gather, a year seems to be a common gap here in Australia, but obviously everyone presents differently. For me, it took me a good six months to feel really comfortable with the hip and be back into regular moderate-high intensity exercise, as I had quite a discrepancy in leg length following the first hip. This time everything is very even which is great. I also think you need to be psychologically ready for another big op, although this time I am way less anxious about the post op process. Ultimately, the scheduling of your next hip will depend on progress with the first and I wish you all the best for February 18th 2025!

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