(hip replacement) Hi I'm new

hi Peter welcome

im sorry to hear about your operation delayed due to the ongoing pandemic im pretty much in the same boat im waiting on an ankle fusion operation as my ankle is at stage 4 post traumatic osteoarthritis from a sport injury 20 years a go I was receiving a yearly cortisone injection. but as the years progressed the became less effective until now the last one didn't work so im at the stage of a fusion the pain is unbearable some days even with the strongest dose of cocodomol 30/500 im trying to keep in good shape with a healthy diet and try exercise daily walking and cycling and a few weights in-between but once ive done my exercise that's pretty much it for the day once I rest my ankle inflames and becomes real stiff and I can barely put my weight on it leaving me unable to work which as lead to some mental health issues like depression and anxiety but the exercise I push into doing daily makes a hell of a difference for my mental wellbeing ive been in touch with the hospital and there's no dates set for future operations because of the on going pandemic I do use hot/cold gels in wrap around my ankle or a tens machine which are effective whilst on but the pain always comes back so im not banking on an operation anytime this year I even tried going private but its exactly the same consultant/surgeon there from the NHS and he said either way it will take the same time so Im just sitting tight and waiting just going my teeth and push through the pain trying a little exercise a day

all the best

darren

Wow, waiting 3 years for surgery? That’s awful, I’m sorry you’ve had to wait so long. I was referred for hip replacement and steroid injections just before lockdown, but when I rang last week they have no clue when things will get going again, so it looks like I’m in for a very long wait. This pandemic has had some dreadful indirect consequences.

That's great news! I hope it all goes smoothly, and there are no last minute cancellations.

Hi , i'm so pleased for you , i hope all goes well for you too.

I emailed my local MP on Thursday and told her about my waiting health issues with my hip surgery and how it was having such a impact on my life & my families I didn't hold back with what i had to say !! she replied on Friday and asked if she could pass on my concern's and the contents of the email to the Chief of The Hospital Trust i said yes of course .

I too have been waiting nearly three years as i told you for surgery and my mobility now is nil.

Can i ask where in the country do you live ? Many thanks LindaK

Hi Toni .... i'll keep in touch whatever the outcome, fingers crossed it's something positive, regards LindaK

Hi how did your hip operation go ? i hope all went well for you and your up & about again real soon.Could i ask which part of the country are you from ? I'ts so when i start ringing hospitals next week and they say there are still no routine operations, i can say to them oh yes there is ! as i'm still waiting for my hip op.. ( three years nearly and in great pain ) keep well

LindaK🙇‍♀️

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Pleased to hear it’s gone well for you, hope it continues! Gives some us a glimmer of hope

Glad to hear you’ve had your surgery I’m awaiting knee replacement postponed due to COVID-19 my local hospital not commencing elective surgery at moment and been told they don’t know when I will be able to have my knee done 😢

Hope you’re recovering well