Hip replacement , I am 30 years old female

August 14, 2006

,

My life is so much better after my THR that I can hardly beleive it. It has

been 10 weeks since my surgery and although I still have a wee bit of pain

and some weakness in that leg, I feel myself getting stronger every day. I

am back to riding horses with absolutely no pain at all. I echo what I have

heard so many other people say... " I dont know why I waited so long " .

colleen

Hip replacement , I am 30 years old

female

All this is my first time in a discussion group but I need some advice

I am facing a total hip replacement due to necrosis , the pain is

unberable , i can not sleep.

I am a mom of 4 kids, one of which is severly autustic. I am concerned

over the mortatily rate, etc. can someone give some advice is there

life better or worse now after the surgery?

Veron

August 14, 2006

mortality rate - is there one? I'm 38 and had mine replaced 7 weeks ago and have zero pain now. And it was bad (like you described) prior to the surgery...I sent my surgeon a thankyou card the other day, for giving me my life back, and for turning me back into myself, because now, my children will know ME. When you are in as much pain as I know that you're in, you are not yourself at all anymore. You're irritable all the time because being in constant pain will do that to you, not to mention the lack of sleep that you get (again from the pain), plus, if you're like me, you have gained a ton of weight from not being able to exercise (much less walk) and you just really become a ghost, a pissed off, miserable ghost of who you used to be. And you don't even realize it, until you find yourself sitting in your surgeon's office, 6 weeks post op, "jumping up out of your chair" (as he described me) feeling like you are about 20 years younger than you felt 6 weeks ago. I'm not kidding...don't wait another minute. have the surgery!

August 14, 2006

Welcome to our group . I have been here just a week now and have gotten a 2 year education! The mortality rate is about nothing so do not even worry about that. Almost all of us will tell you "why didn't we do it sooner??? Duhaaaaaaa.....Just make sure you get help those first 6 weeks or so. At your age you should whiz thru it. I had no pain after the surgery..none. (TRHR age 56)( almot 3 months post-op) Just a dull ache when my PT started but not so bad. I NEVER took any med's at all. Not even right out of surgery. That goes to tell you how great it is. Now everyone is different so by all means do use the med's if it makes you comfortable. This time will have to be dedicated to YOUR recovery so DO NOT feel guility if you don't have as much time with the kids. Look at it this way, a little time well spend on your recovery will give those kids their mom back like she is a new woman and if they are old enough you must make them understand. This time is for YOU! We will all be here for you so keep us posted. Remember DON'T WAIT...GIT R DONE!!! Eleanor>> All this is my first time in a discussion group but I need some advice > I am facing a total hip replacement due to necrosis , the pain is > unberable , i can not sleep. > I am a mom of 4 kids, one of which is severly autustic. I am concerned > over the mortatily rate, etc. can someone give some advice is there > life better or worse now after the surgery?> > Veron>

August 14, 2006

As a bilateral hip replacement ( " double hippie " ) I find your questions

strange.

Mortality rate is virtually nil. My problem was osteoarthritis, not

necrosis, but I was bone-on-bone in the right hip, and nearly so in the left

one, to the point where I couldn't walk 50 yards unassisted without

excruciating pain. Today, 3 years from the first replacement and two from

the second, I don't know how I could have lived without the surgery. It

gave me back my life.

There is a period of rehab, in which your needs will have to come before

those of the kids-- and you'll need help with them. The stay in the

hospital is 5 days or so, and again, someone will have to take care of your

kids then, and all the way through the first 6 weeks or so of rehab, while

you'e still walking with walker, crutches or cane. Once you walk

unassisted, it only gets better.

Pain management is a very individual business, and I've seen people here who

still have pain two years after surgery. On the other end of the scale, I

never needed painkillers after the second day from surgery, both times.

Most people fall somewhere in between, but the pain does go away, you get

your life back and it's worth it.

Good luck!

Greywolf - RTHR-May 2003; LTHR-May 2004

mdavison@...

Hip replacement , I am 30 years old

female

All this is my first time in a discussion group but I need some advice I am

facing a total hip replacement due to necrosis , the pain is unberable , i

can not sleep.

I am a mom of 4 kids, one of which is severly autustic. I am concerned over

the mortatily rate, etc. can someone give some advice is there life better

or worse now after the surgery?

Veron

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August 14, 2006

The people who don't do well with hip replacement surgery are the very old who frequently have other health problems. >>> Age is a factor with risk... stands 2 reason the older you are the more possiblity of complications~ Don't however go thinking that "just because your young" there are ANY guarantees... PERIOD! Young too have complications just the same~ sometimes your body has a way different idea of what's to be then you or your doctor ever planned for. Be advise is be prepared for ALL possible out comes~ not just the one you'd "perfer".

I had a THR 4.5 weeks ago. I am not weight bearing or walking yet as I have a cementless prosthesis, but I am pain free at this point. >>> At this point for me... I'm just now 36~ had my THR done at 33 and since have had 2 revisions due to complications. And far from "pain-free" & still walk with a cane if it's of any distance. Terrific doctor / perfect procedure for my situation... I even studied the hospitals infection ratings~ before going. Young active, in shape... BLA BLA BLA~ My only mistake was listening to all the "hype" about how terrific things are afterward~ without looking at all possibilities of the issue. I merely assumed~ if all we're older then I... most in worse shape physicially, less active etc. then I'd have "as good" if not better of an outcome. Rude awakening don't come close to describing it when you've not braced yourself for everything. Don't base your case on anothers! Their body won't be at your surgery date... nor will their recovery be your own. Sometimes... your body just has a plan of it's own.

I don't say these things 2 scare anyone... I want people aware that the best you can do for yourself is look CLEARLY AT ALL sides of the issue before jumppin into anything! There are multiple treatments available that avoid THR~ Being young you should look into resurfacing as an option if your a candidate. Because statically you'll probably have to have revision(s) which run with greater risk. Exhaust all resources before seeking a surgerical fix~ just to ensure you'll have no regrets looking back should something go "less then expected". But question yourself honestly about your needs & quality of life~ What are you willing 2 do 2 rid yourself of pain ? Can you deal with riding around in a wheelchair for the rest of your life ? Because some aren't as lucky as myself and have had their body reject the implant all together~ or end up with infection which won't permit it and have to have their implant removed. Could you deal with the life you currently know... being 360 degrees the opposite direction ? Yes take the time 2 think position on the out looks of the questions... but also think in terms of the negative end of it. The best answer you'll ever find is within yourself! Because truth of the matter is... NO ONE knows for certain what they'll get until it's a done deal~ then it's too late 2 turn back... so make your decisions wisely! If you have doubt or uncertainy... then question some more until your comfortable with your choice(s) and CERTAIN. Don't let another influence you... not hubby nor doing it for the kids... doctor or whoever~ after all their not going to be the ones living with the daily out come be it good, bad or ugly.

It sounds like you have enough to cope with with 4 kids. >>> It can be done... I have a friend that has 4 herself and survived it. Myself I only had 2 teens to worry for... and that was hand full enough at times. Advantage was they were at least up old enough to help with things... that does make a huge difference.

I'm not saying THR is a bad thing... because even with mine as is~ I believe all things have a reason & purpose for being as they are... and I can't say that I regret my decision because it did at least "lessen" my pain to tolerable points.... and some days are better then others verse everyday being a bad one. Fact is the majority have lil to no complications~ just prepare yourself for whatever might knock upon your door.... and you'll be just fine.

Walk well... and may the Lord help you to find the answer that's right & fitting for your lifes needs.

August 14, 2006

Veron,

Of course, there are always risks with anesthesia and surgery as there are with

childbirth.

The fact that you are young is very much in your favor. The people who don't do

well with

hip replacement surgery are the very old who frequently have other health

problems. The

older age group probably acounts for most of the very small number of deaths

from this

surgery

Choice of anesthesia may also decrease your risks. One recovers very quickly

from a spinal

anesthesia if that is a choice for you.

I had a THR 4.5 weeks ago. I am not weight bearing or walking yet as I have a

cementless

prosthesis, but I am pain free at this point. I had an ankle joint replacement

before this

THR and the hip was very easy by comparison. Post op pain was easily controlled

with oral

pain medication. At this point, I can even sleep on my surgical side.

It sounds like you have enough to cope with with 4 kids. You don't also need

chronic pain

and sleepless nights.

Is there someone you can talk to about your fears? Spouse, clergy, good friend,

counselor?

Phyllis

August 14, 2006

One caution about spinal anesthesia.

I found out by coincidence (MRI of spine in mid-90's to see if they could find what was wrong that was giving me pain for 2 years after I hurt it by bending over the wrong way) that I have a condition called syringomyelia. This is where there are pockets of spinal fluid inside the spinal cord. There's not supposed to be spinal fluid inside the cord, but outside it. Where these are, the fluid presses against the nerves going down the cord, and can cause paralysis. Fortunately for me, I have no symptoms from it.

However, when I was talking to the anesthesiologist before my first partial meniscectomy, I told him about these (one is in the lumbar area) and he said he would absolutely NOT give me a spinal because of the chance that, due to the fact that my spinal nerves were pushed closer to the vertebrae by the fluid-filled cavities (called syrinxes or syringes), he could accidentally shoot the anesthetic into a nerve, which might paralyze me forever.

I recommend that anyone thinking about getting a spinal have an MRI of their spine to make sure they don't have syringomyelia, because it's possible to have no symptoms from it. I asked the anesthesiologist if the reason some people end up paralyzed from a spinal anesthetic was that they had syringomyelia and didn't know it and he said it was possible.

Ann

Hip replacement , I am 30 years old female

Veron,Of course, there are always risks with anesthesia and surgery as there are with childbirth. The fact that you are young is very much in your favor. The people who don't do well with hip replacement surgery are the very old who frequently have other health problems. The older age group probably acounts for most of the very small number of deaths from this surgeryChoice of anesthesia may also decrease your risks. One recovers very quickly from a spinal anesthesia if that is a choice for you.I had a THR 4.5 weeks ago. I am not weight bearing or walking yet as I have a cementless prosthesis, but I am pain free at this point. I had an ankle joint replacement before this THR and the hip was very easy by comparison. Post op pain was easily controlled with oral pain medication. At this point, I can even sleep on my surgical side.It sounds like you have enough to cope with with 4 kids. You don't also need chronic pain and sleepless nights.Is there someone you can talk to about your fears? Spouse, clergy, good friend, counselor?Phyllis

August 15, 2006

Hi .

I am a 23 year old female, and I am just about 3 weeks post-op (THR).

I suffered from acetabulae protrusio, and I was at the point where I

could barely walk anymore without crying in pain.

Right now, I am using plain old tylenol 500mg (2) for pain. I usually

take one before PT comes, and at bed time. It's rainy today, so I

think that is sending some pain, so I needed it again when I woke up.

I must tell you, please, get help with your children. I still need

help getting in and out of the shower, and there are days I still need

help getting dressed. I know it may be hard for the child with autism

to understand what is going to be happening, but sit down with the

other children and tell them that mommy is going to need lots of help.

Everyone keeps telling me " You're so young, you'll bounce right back " ,

so I wish that for you as well. I am definitely starting to feel like

myself again, but the road to recovery is a long one. I will not be

back at work until November.

Sorry so long, but I feel we are close to age, and can relate in that

way. I wish you the best of luck.

August 15, 2006

>

> The people who don't do well with hip replacement surgery are the very old

> who frequently have other health problems. >>> Age is a factor with risk...

> stands 2 reason the older you are the more possiblity of complications~ Don't

> however go thinking that " just because your young " there are ANY guarantees...

> PERIOD! Young too have complications just the same~ sometimes your body has a

> way different idea of what's to be then you or your doctor ever planned for.

> Be advise is be prepared for ALL possible out comes~ not just the one you'd

> " perfer " .

>

> I had a THR 4.5 weeks ago. I am not weight bearing or walking yet as I have a

> cementless prosthesis, but I am pain free at this point. >>> At this point

> for me... I'm just now 36~ had my THR done at 33 and since have had 2

revisions

> due to complications. And far from " pain-free " & still walk with a cane if

> it's of any distance. Terrific doctor / perfect procedure for my situation...

> I even studied the hospitals infection ratings~ before going. Young active,

> in shape... BLA BLA BLA~ My only mistake was listening to all the " hype " about

> how terrific things are afterward~ without looking at all possibilities of the

> issue. I merely assumed~ if all we're older then I... most in worse shape

> physicially, less active etc. then I'd have " as good " if not better of an

> outcome. Rude awakening don't come close to describing it when you've not

braced

> yourself for everything. Don't base your case on anothers! Their body won't

be

> at your surgery date... nor will their recovery be your own. Sometimes...

> your body just has a plan of it's own.

>

> I don't say these things 2 scare anyone... I want people aware that the best

> you can do for yourself is look CLEARLY AT ALL sides of the issue before

> jumppin into anything! There are multiple treatments available that avoid

THR~

> Being young you should look into resurfacing as an option if your a candidate.

> Because statically you'll probably have to have revision(s) which run with

> greater risk. Exhaust all resources before seeking a surgerical fix~ just to

> ensure you'll have no regrets looking back should something go " less then

> expected " . But question yourself honestly about your needs & quality of life~

What

> are you willing 2 do 2 rid yourself of pain ? Can you deal with riding around

> in a wheelchair for the rest of your life ? Because some aren't as lucky as

> myself and have had their body reject the implant all together~ or end up with

> infection which won't permit it and have to have their implant removed. Could

> you deal with the life you currently know... being 360 degrees the opposite

> direction ? Yes take the time 2 think position on the out looks of the

> questions... but also think in terms of the negative end of it. The best

answer

> you'll ever find is within yourself! Because truth of the matter is... NO ONE

> knows for certain what they'll get until it's a done deal~ then it's too late

2

> turn back... so make your decisions wisely! If you have doubt or

uncertainy...

> then question some more until your comfortable with your choice(s) and

> CERTAIN. Don't let another influence you... not hubby nor doing it for the

kids...

> doctor or whoever~ after all their not going to be the ones living with the

> daily out come be it good, bad or ugly.

>

> It sounds like you have enough to cope with with 4 kids. >>> It can be

> done... I have a friend that has 4 herself and survived it. Myself I only had

2

> teens to worry for... and that was hand full enough at times. Advantage was

> they were at least up old enough to help with things... that does make a huge

> difference.

>

> I'm not saying THR is a bad thing... because even with mine as is~ I believe

> all things have a reason & purpose for being as they are... and I can't say

> that I regret my decision because it did at least " lessen " my pain to

tolerable

> points.... and some days are better then others verse everyday being a bad

> one. Fact is the majority have lil to no complications~ just prepare yourself

> for whatever might knock upon your door.... and you'll be just fine.

>

> Walk well... and may the Lord help you to find the answer that's right &

> fitting for your lifes needs.

>

You sound pretty dissappointed and even angry that your experience is not what

you

hoped for. Yes, not everyoine has the perfect outcome, but I think your

experience is not

typical either. Most people have a better outcome than you describe. Having a

complication or a bad experience is on everyones mind when they take on a big

surgery

like a total hip replacement. You always hope that you will not be in the

" sliver of the pie

chart " that depicts complications. I could not have gone through the surgery if

I didn't

have the hope of improving the quality of my life. I had to put myself in a

positve frame of

mind and hope for the best.

Phyllis

August 15, 2006

Well Sassy and I aren't very old. Yet both of us have had a difficult time

of it.

I look at your nick that you have given yourself and wonder about that. Are

you saying you want to die? Or what?

Aussie Margaret

RTHR 1990 revised 2004

Hip replacement , I am 30 years old

female

| Veron,

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| The fact that you are young is very much in your favor. The people who

don't do well with

| hip replacement surgery are the very old who frequently have other health

problems. <snip>

|

| Phyllis

|

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August 15, 2006

->

> I look at your nick that you have given yourself and wonder about that. Are

> you saying you want to die? Or what?

>

> Aussie Margaret

> RTHR 1990 revised 2004

Aussie Margaret

My account name is Waiting2dye because the first group I joined was

related to

dying fabric. No, I am not especially eager to die. With my new hip, I hope to

dye many more

yards of fabric before I die.

Phyllis

August 15, 2006

Thanks for the advice.

--- kgallant82 <kmgallant@...> wrote:

> Hi .

> I am a 23 year old female, and I am just about 3

> weeks post-op (THR).

> I suffered from acetabulae protrusio, and I was at

> the point where I

> could barely walk anymore without crying in pain.

> Right now, I am using plain old tylenol 500mg (2)

> for pain. I usually

> take one before PT comes, and at bed time. It's

> rainy today, so I

> think that is sending some pain, so I needed it

> again when I woke up.

> I must tell you, please, get help with your

> children. I still need

> help getting in and out of the shower, and there are

> days I still need

> help getting dressed. I know it may be hard for the

> child with autism

> to understand what is going to be happening, but sit

> down with the

> other children and tell them that mommy is going to

> need lots of help.

> Everyone keeps telling me " You're so young, you'll

> bounce right back " ,

> so I wish that for you as well. I am definitely

> starting to feel like

> myself again, but the road to recovery is a long

> one. I will not be

> back at work until November.

> Sorry so long, but I feel we are close to age, and

> can relate in that

> way. I wish you the best of luck.

>

August 15, 2006

Thanks for the advice, good points.

--- SassyLouYou@... wrote:

> The people who don't do well with hip replacement

> surgery are the very old

> who frequently have other health problems. >>> Age

> is a factor with risk...

> stands 2 reason the older you are the more

> possiblity of complications~ Don't

> however go thinking that " just because your young "

> there are ANY guarantees...

> PERIOD! Young too have complications just the same~

> sometimes your body has a

> way different idea of what's to be then you or your

> doctor ever planned for.

> Be advise is be prepared for ALL possible out comes~

> not just the one you'd

> " perfer " .

>

> I had a THR 4.5 weeks ago. I am not weight bearing

> or walking yet as I have a

> cementless prosthesis, but I am pain free at this

> point. >>> At this point

> for me... I'm just now 36~ had my THR done at 33 and

> since have had 2 revisions

> due to complications. And far from " pain-free " &

> still walk with a cane if

> it's of any distance. Terrific doctor / perfect

> procedure for my situation...

> I even studied the hospitals infection ratings~

> before going. Young active,

> in shape... BLA BLA BLA~ My only mistake was

> listening to all the " hype " about

> how terrific things are afterward~ without looking

> at all possibilities of the

> issue. I merely assumed~ if all we're older then

> I... most in worse shape

> physicially, less active etc. then I'd have " as

> good " if not better of an

> outcome. Rude awakening don't come close to

> describing it when you've not braced

> yourself for everything. Don't base your case on

> anothers! Their body won't be

> at your surgery date... nor will their recovery be

> your own. Sometimes...

> your body just has a plan of it's own.

>

> I don't say these things 2 scare anyone... I want

> people aware that the best

> you can do for yourself is look CLEARLY AT ALL sides

> of the issue before

> jumppin into anything! There are multiple

> treatments available that avoid THR~

> Being young you should look into resurfacing as an

> option if your a candidate.

> Because statically you'll probably have to have

> revision(s) which run with

> greater risk. Exhaust all resources before seeking

> a surgerical fix~ just to

> ensure you'll have no regrets looking back should

> something go " less then

> expected " . But question yourself honestly about

> your needs & quality of life~ What

> are you willing 2 do 2 rid yourself of pain ? Can

> you deal with riding around

> in a wheelchair for the rest of your life ? Because

> some aren't as lucky as

> myself and have had their body reject the implant

> all together~ or end up with

> infection which won't permit it and have to have

> their implant removed. Could

> you deal with the life you currently know... being

> 360 degrees the opposite

> direction ? Yes take the time 2 think position on

> the out looks of the

> questions... but also think in terms of the negative

> end of it. The best answer

> you'll ever find is within yourself! Because truth

> of the matter is... NO ONE

> knows for certain what they'll get until it's a done

> deal~ then it's too late 2

> turn back... so make your decisions wisely! If you

> have doubt or uncertainy...

> then question some more until your comfortable with

> your choice(s) and

> CERTAIN. Don't let another influence you... not

> hubby nor doing it for the kids...

> doctor or whoever~ after all their not going to be

> the ones living with the

> daily out come be it good, bad or ugly.

>

> It sounds like you have enough to cope with with 4

> kids. >>> It can be

> done... I have a friend that has 4 herself and

> survived it. Myself I only had 2

> teens to worry for... and that was hand full enough

> at times. Advantage was

> they were at least up old enough to help with

> things... that does make a huge

> difference.

>

> I'm not saying THR is a bad thing... because even

> with mine as is~ I believe

> all things have a reason & purpose for being as they

> are... and I can't say

> that I regret my decision because it did at least

> " lessen " my pain to tolerable

> points.... and some days are better then others

> verse everyday being a bad

> one. Fact is the majority have lil to no

> complications~ just prepare yourself

> for whatever might knock upon your door.... and

> you'll be just fine.

>

> Walk well... and may the Lord help you to find the

> answer that's right &

> fitting for your lifes needs.

>

August 15, 2006

Phyllis,

Thanks for clearing that up...I was also kinda wondering. Dye away

Dah'lin', Dye away!

Bob

>

> ->

> > I look at your nick that you have given yourself and wonder about

that. Are

> > you saying you want to die? Or what?

> >

> > Aussie Margaret

> > RTHR 1990 revised 2004

>

> Aussie Margaret

>

> My account name is Waiting2dye because the first group

I joined was related to

> dying fabric. No, I am not especially eager to die. With my new

hip, I hope to dye many more

> yards of fabric before I die.

>

> Phyllis

>

August 16, 2006

Silly me, I noted the spelling, and didn't connect it.

Thanks for that.

Aussie Margaret

RTHR 1990 revised 2004

Re: Hip replacement , I am 30 years old

female

| ->

| > I look at your nick that you have given yourself and wonder about that.

Are

| > you saying you want to die? Or what?

| >

| > Aussie Margaret

| > RTHR 1990 revised 2004

|

| Aussie Margaret

|

| My account name is Waiting2dye because the first group I

joined was related to

| dying fabric. No, I am not especially eager to die. With my new hip, I

hope to dye many more

| yards of fabric before I die.

|

| Phyllis

|

August 16, 2006

veronica,

my hip is one of those that did not come out exactly right. it doesn't work as well as it should BUT when it comes to have the other side done i will not hesitate. things are not always perfect but after suffering necrosis and collapse the results more than make it worth while. hip surgery is tried and true the positive outcomes have to be one of the highest success rates of all surgeries. nothing is without risk. driving to the grocery store, walking down to get the mail and crossing the street all have risks but we can't let fear rule our lives!!!

August 16, 2006

phyllis - you are so right. I think my positive frame of mind has a lot to do with my positive recovery. Every single person I know told me over and over again how hard it would be for me while I was recovering. How I would be on my ass for weeks and weeks and unable to take care of my kids, etc. But my Dr. gave me his simple facts. He literally told me that my recovery should be "rapid" barring any complications. And rapid it was.

Basically, I just kept positive because I had to. There was no way possible I could go on living in the pain that I was in. The power of the mind is quite amazing, and I've had many other situations in my life where I've been hospitalized (as a small child) but had no idea I was ever in real danger of losing my life, because my parents always kept it positive. I just knew I would get better, period, end of story. And I always did.

True, our bodies are all different, but for the most part, aren't they basically all the same when it comes right down to the joint mechanics? Either you can suck it up and be positive or you can wallow in your pity afterward. With me, I have a 3 and 4 yr old and I wallowed for about a day. Then it became blatantly clear that I needed to cut it out. The joint itself is strong after the surgery - so don't be scared to get off your butt and do your pt, because that's what gets you feeling better.

I just wanted to give my 2 cents, because I really think the horror stories are from the really wimpy wallowers. I mean, I have an Aunt, who is close to 80 yrs. old and had a total knee replacement and is FINE now. She has said so many times it was the pt that got her better, and any of her elderly friends who are wallowing after their replacements she has told me it's very clear they have not kept up with their pt.

Anyway, sorry to rant. But please don't talk a person out of doing something that can better their life, just because of FEAR.

August 17, 2006

, you are so right! It is mind over matter. I am 7th week after

my bilateral THR and walking all over the place moving totally

painfree, going to the gym exercising my belly and back muscles,

working the stepper and I feel wonderful! In the beginning the first

4 weeks is was painful and I took pain meds (lots) felt like Sly

Stellone in the movie Rocky - just bit the bullet and ran with it

and I am so happy I did! It is paying off now - but I had NO

restrictions from my doc the 2nd day after surgery so I think that

also matters.

Marina

bi THR 6/27/6 Dr DeSmet

>

> phyllis - you are so right. I think my positive frame of mind

has a lot to do with my positive recovery. Every single person I

know told me over and over again how hard it would be for me while I

was recovering. How I would be on my ass for weeks and weeks and

unable to take care of my kids, etc. But my Dr. gave me his simple

facts. He literally told me that my recovery should be " rapid "

barring any complications. And rapid it was.

> Basically, I just kept positive because I had to. There was no

way possible I could go on living in the pain that I was in. The

power of the mind is quite amazing, and I've had many other

situations in my life where I've been hospitalized (as a small

child) but had no idea I was ever in real danger of losing my life,

because my parents always kept it positive. I just knew I would

get better, period, end of story. And I always did.

> True, our bodies are all different, but for the most part, aren't

they basically all the same when it comes right down to the joint

mechanics? Either you can suck it up and be positive or you can

wallow in your pity afterward. With me, I have a 3 and 4 yr old and

I wallowed for about a day. Then it became blatantly clear that I

needed to cut it out. The joint itself is strong after the

surgery - so don't be scared to get off your butt and do your pt,

because that's what gets you feeling better.

> I just wanted to give my 2 cents, because I really think the

horror stories are from the really wimpy wallowers. I mean, I have

an Aunt, who is close to 80 yrs. old and had a total knee

replacement and is FINE now. She has said so many times it was the

pt that got her better, and any of her elderly friends who are

wallowing after their replacements she has told me it's very clear

they have not kept up with their pt.

> Anyway, sorry to rant. But please don't talk a person out of

doing something that can better their life, just because of FEAR.

>

August 17, 2006

What you say is so true, . I was talking with a man who goes to the pool

I go to and

he said that whenever he hears about someone who is having a hip replacement, it

reminds him of a 84 year old lady he knew who had one done. She recovered so

remarkably from it that he was stunned. The following winter, she went across

the street

the retrieve her mail, fell, and was run over by a car.

What irony. A completely successful surgery, and a one of a 1,000 shot of

getting hit by a

car.

Arianne

>

> veronica,

> my hip is one of those that did not come out exactly right. it doesn't work

as well as it

should BUT when it comes to have the other side done i will not hesitate.

things are not

always perfect but after suffering necrosis and collapse the results more than

make it

worth while. hip surgery is tried and true the positive outcomes have to be one

of the

highest success rates of all surgeries. nothing is without risk. driving to the

grocery store,

walking down to get the mail and crossing the street all have risks but we can't

let fear

rule our lives!!!

>

August 17, 2006

Well this is my first time to reply to a posting but I really feel I have to after reading 's. I was 50 when I had my THR. I am 53 now. No one told me what to expect, (I guess I didn't ask) my OS gave me a few facts and I thought I was prepared. I didn't even do much surfing about it on the net. I just knew I could not stand the pain any longer and my OS said he could fix it. Now looking back I realize how naive I was in assuming that I would be one of the ones that would be so successful and not the little piece of pie that has complications. Now don't get me wrong, I am really very happy that so many of you have had a good experience with this, but don't say the ones with problems are really wimpy wallowers. That hurt. I tried so very hard after surgery and have never experienced the pain I did then and still some now. It is along story, but I will tell you my physiotherapist, my osteopath and my GP said they have never seen anyone work so hard to overcome. None of them had ever seen my complications and I am so thankful I had such a terrific team (except my OS) helping me and showing compassion. I honestly don't know what I'd of done without them. It was so very hard. To I say you're a smart cookie and do look at everything before you go ahead. I sure don't know all the options, but you are very wise to look at themt from all angles. I am still waiting for surgery to repair what he did the first time and am terrified to let anyone in again but if I ever want to walk properly again, I must. I wish you well , hope you are blessed with a competent OS and your outcome is positive. It no doubt will be, but do give thought to what you will do if it isn't. Let us know when... And no doubt there will be lots of us praying for you.

August 17, 2006

Well this is my first time to reply to a posting but I really feel I

have to after reading 's. I was 50 when I had my THR. I am 53

now. No one told me what to expect, (I guess I didn't ask) my OS

gave me a few facts and I thought I was prepared. I didn't even do

much surfing about it on the net. I just knew I could not stand the

pain any longer and my OS said he could fix it. Now looking back I

realize how naive I was in assuming that I would be one of the ones

that would be so successful and not the little piece of pie that has

complications. Now don't get me wrong, I am really very happy that

so many of you have had a good experience with this, but don't say

the ones with problems are really wimpy wallowers. That hurt. I

tried so very hard after surgery and have never experienced the pain

I did then and still some now. It is along story, but I will tell

you my physiotherapist, my osteopath and my GP said they have never

seen anyone work so hard to overcome. None of them had ever seen my

complications and I am so thankful I had such a terrific team

(except my OS) helping me and showing compassion. I honestly don't

know what I'd of done without them. It was so very hard. To

I say you're a smart cookie and do look at everything

before you go ahead. I sure don't know all the options, but you are

very wise to look at themt from all angles. I am still waiting for

surgery to repair what he did the first time and am terrified to let

anyone in again but if I ever want to walk properly again, I must.

I wish you well , hope you are blessed with a competent OS

and your outcome is positive. It no doubt will be, but do give

thought to what you will do if it isn't. Let us know when... And

no doubt there will be lots of us praying for you.

> >

> > veronica,

> > my hip is one of those that did not come out exactly right. it

doesn't work as well as it

> should BUT when it comes to have the other side done i will not

hesitate. things are not

> always perfect but after suffering necrosis and collapse the

results more than make it

> worth while. hip surgery is tried and true the positive outcomes

have to be one of the

> highest success rates of all surgeries. nothing is without risk.

driving to the grocery store,

> walking down to get the mail and crossing the street all have

risks but we can't let fear

> rule our lives!!!

> >

>

August 17, 2006