Guest guest Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 I had my hip revised in 2004. But it's a lemon. That said I am not as badly off as I was before the first hip was put in. For that I should be grateful. Thinking about it, if I had had this outcome after the primary I probably would have been telling you how much better I am than before the op. But after the dream years with the first hip I have to admit I am very disappointed. I hate being in constant pain again. Aussie Margaret RTHR 1990 revised 2004 Re: Pre Surgery Rehab Margaret -- you're not able to get a replacement? Ann Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 It is not a stupid question. In 2001 I went for my usual yearly checkup. It was the very day I started a really challenging job. (It was running two community centres 5 klm apart. I have never heard of anyone doing that and I now I know the reason why. It is virtually impossible. I did it for 3 years and was glad to go back to the one centre.) Can you imagine my horror when the surgeon, looking at the xrays, told me I had to have it redone. Usually my hubby goes with me to all the appointments, but that day an emergency cropped up and I was alone. I just told the surgeon it was impossible and walked out. I didn't have any symptoms at all. I didn't tell anyone what the surgeon said. The surgeon sent me another yearly appointment through the post. The following year hubby trotted along with me. The surgeon looked at the xrays and said to hubby " maybe you can talk her into having this hip redone, it's becoming urgent. " Poor love, that was the first he knew about it. Unfortunately Queensland Health has been going through a few problems. The transfer of me to a specialist hospital, the manipulation of waiting lists, and just pure errors meant I waited over 2 years for the surgery once I had agreed to have it. By that time I was in real strife. Each time I stood up I would have to wiggle my hips until I got the hip in the right place before I could walk. The pain in doing that was VERY intense, but then I could walk all day even if I was wrecked when I took the weight off. My big problem was when I didn't have weight on it. The surgeon told me that the plastic cup was totally worn through, and I had been wearing the ball and the metal cup holder. The metal cup holder just fell out, it was not attached at all. I saw a video recently, that was taken at a conference I ran about 3 months before I had my hip done. I didn't realise that I had become so deformed that I was walking with one shoulder about a foot lower than the other. At least I walk a bit straighter now! Sorry this is so long. Aussie Margaret RTHR 1990 revised 2004 Re: Pre Surgery Rehab | Hi Margaret, <snip> | This might sound like a stupid question but how do you know when you | need a revision? Does the implant loosen? infection? pain? | Carol Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 Hi Janet, I had my TKR last February,,,I was 50y/o then, & a lot of people thought I was too young,,,but not my OS(I'd been bone on bone for 25 years)...I was trying to hold off on the surgery until I was 60, but it reached a point where I'd roll over in bed & end up in the emergency room...I could deal with the pain, but the instability drove me insane! My regular Doctor(who's wonderful) didn't like the idea of me getting the surgery, and my O.S. had never done a TKR on someone my age, but after we did an MRI, my O.S. & I looked at all the XRays, then looked at each other and chuckled('cause we were both too old to cry)..It was a no brainer! It came down to a quality of life issue,,, & my quality of life is much much better now!...No regrets!!!!...And as some of you know, 6 months, Post-Op, I went out & bought myself a bike...Whoo Hoo!!! And yes, you may never be able to run again, & I will never be able to play soccer,,,but by golly, I can now ride a bike without pain!!!! In other words,,,Janet, you know your body & your pain,,,so put together a medical 'team' that is concerned about the quality of your life and not concerned about your age... Bob > > I don't know if my first message went through, but this is good to hear. I'm > 44 and have really needed a new knee since I was 35. My current doc has > scared me into waiting. but I feel like life goes by as I sit and wait. > (I've had pretty severe osteo arthritis since my early 20s and had my > meniscus removed completely when I was 9). So, those of you who had a TNR > when you were " younger " . . . do you regret it? Are you happy? > > I'd love to be able to ride my bike again. I know I'll never run again, but > I'd love to feel like I could participate in more physical activities. > > Thanks, > Janet > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 Janet: Let me say that I have not had my knee done yet. Planning on it Nov. I knew I needed a knee at least 2 years ago. I was able to get around fairly well so I said not thanks for now. What I have figured out is that joint replacement is a very standard procedure. If you took a poll of this group you would find the vast majority would say it was worth it. I am sure that this is true of the 100,000+ in the US that have this done every year (not sure about that number but it is large). There is a potential downside however. My feeling is that I am loosing mobility and will eventually be in a wheel chair. I am willing to take the chance of getting back on my feet. Another aspect that is just as important is the spiritual side of this. I am not preaching but I believe that God (in my case Jesus) has my very best interest in mind and I am willing to trust Him on the issue. Hope this helps. Don > > I don't know if my first message went through, but this is good to hear. I'm > 44 and have really needed a new knee since I was 35. My current doc has > scared me into waiting. but I feel like life goes by as I sit and wait. > (I've had pretty severe osteo arthritis since my early 20s and had my > meniscus removed completely when I was 9). So, those of you who had a TNR > when you were " younger " . . . do you regret it? Are you happy? > > I'd love to be able to ride my bike again. I know I'll never run again, but > I'd love to feel like I could participate in more physical activities. > > Thanks, > Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 margaret, i agree about hindsight. my hip is not "right" but i would, and will, go through withit again. now, the surgery that they tried to save my hip is a different story. if you need a replacement/resurface just get it done. there is always the risk of thingsgoing badly but the advancements are coming in leaps and bounds. replacements/resurfacings are lasting 15 - 20 years and more. just think about how far along the surgery will be in that time frame! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 Hi guys I was 30 when i had bilateral TKR I am now 40 and have just had the Right one re done Also have had a R THR OVER IT as far as replacements go (Oz ) -- Re: Pre Surgery Rehab I am 34 years old Tami Re: Pre Surgery Rehab How young are you Tami?CarolTami wrote:>I started today. The PT I am going to has never had anyone as young as me>having TKR. Hes wants to fallow me from today until the end.>>Tami>>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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