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How should I be? 3 weeks post THR?
I’m not sure if I’m doing ok or not… three weeks post 2nd THR . I can’t recall how I was 5 years ago. But three weeks in I thought I would be less tired and sore. Good news is that pain is low and mobility is good Im not sure if I’m pushing it too much or being impatient or just low mood and tired. I’m Walking about 20…
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New Hip Day
My new hip is finally about to happen(!) so someone suggested it might be helpful to others for me to keep a bit of a blog going. It's good to know that despite the 4.7m on waiting lists (don't get me started...) that things are showing signs of moving again. We can only hope they start making serious in roads to helping…
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Amis hip replacement
Hi everyone! I got my right hip replaced exactly 2 months ago, I´m 23 years and im currently in remission (JIA). My hip necrosed due to corticoids. I would like to know if anyone has gotten the amis method which is supposed to be less invasive and could tell me about their experience. So far for me it has been incredible,…
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My hip is done
I had my hip operation on the 1st Feb. I was first on the list. Reading all your comments helped me a lot and the staff were wonderful. I had the freeze spray, then anaesthetic injection followed by the epidural. I didn't feel much until I got a shower of electrical pulses in my leg and foot (they had hit the right spot in…
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Full Rehab Journey After Birmingham Hip Resurfacing
This is a raw, personal account of the my rehab journey following a Birmingham Hip Resurfacing operation on May 23rd, 2024. Initially, I was going to do a weekly update but what scuppered that idea was when my consultant, brilliant that he is, told me two things while my legs were still numb from the anaesthetic. The first…
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The Journey to a New Hip | a diary, part 1
Hi Everyone, hope you're doing well in your respective worlds. I saw the recent VA post about creativity helping folk with OA and, well, am trying to do something useful for myself and anyone who may be going through a similar situation. Last Friday 23rd May, 2024 I underwent a Birmingham Hip Resurfacing op and am in the…
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Shiny New Hip Day 20 May 2024
Day Zero So here i am. It's almost midnight and so far i feel brilliant. Went down to theatre at 16.15 and back in my room at 18.50. Had my first spinal which was exciting. It took them several attempts to get it right but were very kind and patient. Said my arthritis didnt help get it in first time. Apparently this is…
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Your experience of hip replacement - posterior, anterior, lateral anterior
Hi everyone I hope you are keeping as well as possible. We have a little sunshine and warmth to look forward to for a couple of days and I hope that means many of you will have less severe symptoms. I have been very fortunate to be offered a hip replacement. I would really appreciate your insight on which procedure you’ve…
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Been told I need a hip replacement at 45
Hello. I'd like to ask the forum about their experiences with this operation, particularly at the sort of age I am at. I'm a mother of 3, working full time at a desk job. I've recently been told I need a hip replacement and I feel I might have rushed to program the operation which is in about three weeks time. I'm really…
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Not ready for hip replacements
I have OA mainly affecting my spine and hands. I recently had severe pain in both hips and the Xrays show moderate to severe degeneration in both hips and my GP says she will refer me for hip replacements. I'm very reluctant to go through surgery at the moment as I have good movement in both hips thanks to gym and…
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THR finally done Day 1 11th jan
Dear all I have found @Janlyn recent hip replacement diary very helpful (many thanks) so thought I would post some comments about mine in case it was of use to others. So - today was the big day - After being some what of a nervous wreck for the past week ! Like many others, I was given a spinal anaesthetic with sedation…
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Advice a year after hip replacement
Hi all, I'm looking for some advice. I had a THR op last June and have had intermittent nerve pain with some numbness in my thigh until the last few months when it became fairly constant with fewer periods of little or no pain. I had a check-up with the consultant who did the op in May and an x-ray which showed the joint…
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Osteoarthritis in both hips
Hi I have been suffering from osteoarthritis for up to three years and I am extremely upset my physio last year didn't refer me, I only found out last week, after seeing new doctors, I have now been referred, waiting for phone call from hospital, I cannot move around without difficulty, I have a stroller for help to get…
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Hip replacement surgery
Hello, I have recently been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my right hip and I am interested to hear about peoples experience of surgery. For example, waiting times, time to recover after surgery, success of the operation etc. I live in derby so I would be particularly interested in hearing from people who had the…
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I got my surgery date!
Whether or not it'll go ahead with whatever happens with Covid in the new year is another matter, but I had a call on Friday afternoon to say I can get my first hip replacement on the 17th of January - that's just 4 weeks today and I'm utterly terrified! At the same time though, I'm in so much pain all of the time and it's…
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Osteoarthritis and Avascular Necrosis
Hi I had a motorcycle accident with a drug driver 19 months ago. I’ve had a metal pelvis plate put in as well as metal holding my leg together. I need a hip replacement asap. It was being done via Nuffield but now I’ve been ipt back to the nhs. Because it’s a complex operation that needs to happen. I also keep collapsing…
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Knee pain after hip replacement
I had a hip replacement on 5 May, which went well. I also have osteoarthritis in my knee, which was giving some trouble in the weeks before surgery. The op went well and I am mobilising well. Unfortunately, I now have quite bad pain in the knee. Not sure if it's arthritis, post-op swelling or a change in leg length or all…
