New hip next week!!

Mommabear
Mommabear Member Posts: 16
edited 2. Apr 2025, 09:05 in Living with arthritis

it’s happened very quickly. I had my pre op assessment last week, and was told probably a 2 -4 month wait, but then a phone call to say that I will be done next Thursday, so only 2 weeks after my pre op.

I’m feeling very anxious about the whole thing☹️ plus am full of a cold so stuck in bed.

I’ve been doing all the walking that I can, and swimming so hopefully I’ve done enough to be in good shape. I will do my pre-op exercises as much as I can.

Wish me luck🙏

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  • Poppyjane
    Poppyjane Moderator Posts: 897

    Good luck @Mommabear,

    We hope your cold goes soon and you can then gather your thoughts and prepare yourself for your operation.

    Best wishes

    Poppyjane

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  • Trish9556
    Trish9556 Member Posts: 818

    Congratulations @Mommabear !

    You will get a new lease of life - although it may not appear like it to begin with :)

    Please remember that recovery from any surgery is a marathon and not a sprint race and it's important to do as you're told and listen to your body. Also remember that your post op painkillers are just as important as they were pre-op , they usually work best when taken at regular intervals and about 20 minutes before any physio session.

    Please shout if you need any help or advice

    Trish xx

  • cocoa
    cocoa Member Posts: 14

    wow good luck my hip op scheduled fir july but have already had letter fir assessment in June so maybe all being brought forward now better than worrying fir months . Just remember will be on mend each day after and hope everything goes well ! Keep posting

    Cocoa xx

  • Fran54
    Fran54 Member Posts: 292

    @Mommabear

    Good luck for next Thursday. Just remember that we are all here for you. Take care🙂

  • Janlyn
    Janlyn Member Posts: 632

    @Mommabear Wow, that's quick - wishing you all the very best. Hoping you will let us know how you go on, and as others have said we're here for you. As Trish says remember it's a marathon and not a sprint, but it's a great feeling to be over the worst and starting to make progress towards your new life!

  • Mommabear
    Mommabear Member Posts: 16

    Thank you for the kind comments. I’m going in tomorrow, and the nerves are kicking in, but I’m looking forward to having improved mobility afterwards.

    Wish me luck xx

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