consultant visit yesterday

April 1, 2004

As I said yesterday, only 2 wks ago I was told that I needed a resurf

by my chiropracter. The consultant confirmed it, but not for another

5 years! I am to exercise as much as poss, including dance in

moderation and if necessary with pain killers and not worry if it

hurts because I am not doing great damage. Apparently I am very

flexible for what he saw on the x ray. Am going to try glucosamine

and keep a low profile in this group as I am not really entitled to

be here I suppose. But will keep reading how things are going on.

Good Luck, All.

Margaret

April 1, 2004

Margaret, my original OS said I didn't need hip surgery for 10 years,

but after a couple of years I was in such agony and could not play

tennis etc, that I saw McMinn who was prepared to operate. Two

re-surfacings later, I have no regrets whatsoever.

Don't be dictated to by your OS if you are in pain and discomfort. At

the end of the day YOU will know when you need the operation. Your body

will tell you. Once McMinn said he was prepared to operate, it took me

a further year to be certain it was right for me.

And you have every right to stay in this forum, which is run exactly for

people like you, to keep you up to date with developments and provide a

wealth of experience to call on, if you need support in the future.

Keep in touch with us.

(BHR 11/99 + 12/00)

> As I said yesterday, only 2 wks ago I was told that I needed a resurf

> by my chiropracter. The consultant confirmed it, but not for another

> 5 years! I am to exercise as much as poss, including dance in

> moderation and if necessary with pain killers and not worry if it

> hurts because I am not doing great damage. Apparently I am very

> flexible for what he saw on the x ray. Am going to try glucosamine

> and keep a low profile in this group as I am not really entitled to

> be here I suppose. But will keep reading how things are going on.

>

> Good Luck, All.

>

> Margaret

>

April 1, 2004

> As I said yesterday, only 2 wks ago I was told that I needed a

resurf

> by my chiropracter. The consultant confirmed it, but not for

another

> 5 years! I am to exercise as much as poss, including dance in

> moderation and if necessary with pain killers and not worry if it

> hurts because I am not doing great damage. Apparently I am very

> flexible for what he saw on the x ray. Am going to try

glucosamine

> and keep a low profile in this group as I am not really entitled

to

> be here I suppose. But will keep reading how things are going on.

>

> Good Luck, All.

>

> Margaret

hi Margaret, You don't say how you feel about living in pain and

discomfort for the next 5 years? I's so easy for consultants who

are'nt in this pain to say wait. I have been living in pain for

about 8 years and like you were told I was fit, flexible etc and

should wait for a hip replacement. I did as i was told until i got

to the end of my tether and went to visit my new gp. He knew about

resurfacing and said no one should have to live like this anymore

now this operation is available. My point is don't wait too long as

you will have to wait a long time on a nhs waiting list once you

deceide to have the op. I am now no longer able to work and living

the life of a very old lady at 39. good luck cheryl

April 1, 2004