Guest guest Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 Hi Liney Don’t be embarrassed by your lack of understanding medical jargon. That’s all it is – jargon. Every word has an English explanation – sometimes a long one but it all makes sense in the end. And don’t put yourself down about your abilities. If you’d like to discuss any of the resurfacing issues do feel free to call me on one of the numbers below. As you can see, I’m based in London. Good luck Regards Dan * +44 (0)7974 981-407 * +44 (0)20 8501-2573 @ dan.milosevic@... _____ From: bee Buxton Sent: 29 April 2004 19:12 To: surfacehippy Subject: Stop burying my head! OK it is now time for me to stop burying my head in the sand and start facing up to the reality that lies in front of me. I was told about 5 months ago that I had arthritis in my hip. Although I knew that the movement was deteriorating, I had no idea that it was arthritis and again no idea just how bad it had got. At the age of 27 being told that I needed surgery scared me senseless and I have practically ignored the topic when anyone asks me about it, let alone allow myself to think about it and what it will entail. My consultant here in London is pro resurfacing and is hoping that he will be able to carry out the procedure but says that he wont know for sure if my femur head is strong enough until he opens me up – is this normal or should I seek a second opinion? He also says that the decision as to when to go for surgery should be mine. I know how things are for me but I have had hip problems since birth so I don’t know what normal people feel like! I am totally clueless about anything medical and get very tongue tied when in front of people. I never know what to ask until afterwards and just generally need some help. I am not the brightest cookie in the cookie jar and find it hard to understand some of what the websites are talking about. I obviously want to make an informed choice, but I don’t know really what choice there is – I cant carry on living like this, I cant do simple things. So what do I need to think about? I obviously would prefer a resurfacing to a THR but other than that I know nothing. Is there anything that I can do to help prolong the life of the hip that I have, or shouldn’t I bother and try and have a resurfacing before I do too much damage? There is just so much that I don’t know and I would really value the advice of someone more knowledgeable, and hey lets face it, it isn’t hard to be more informed than me! Thanks for taking the time to read my waffle and for any words of wisdom you can send my way. Sorry for sounding so stupid! Liney ____________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Messenger - Communicate instantly... " Ping " your friends today! Download Messenger Now http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com/download/index.html _____ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 >At the age of 27 being told that I needed surgery >scared me senseless and I have practically ignored the >topic when anyone asks me about it, let alone allow >myself to think about it and what it will entail. > Sounds exactly right. > >My consultant here in London is pro resurfacing and is >hoping that he will be able to carry out the procedure >but says that he wont know for sure if my femur head >is strong enough until he opens me up ? is this normal >or should I seek a second opinion? > He is right. A resurfacing is only as good as the bone under it. Chances are pretty good you are ok, but nobody will promise you a resurfacing because they really have to poke on your bones. If you do not trust thie person, then seek a second opinion. Choose someone with whom you can be relaxed and trusting. >He also says that the decision as to when to go for >surgery should be mine. I know how things are for me >but I have had hip problems since birth so I don?t >know what normal people feel like! > I had dysplasia and it was only post-op I actually figured out how much I'd been catering to my " stiff " hip. The longer you wait, the more the bone might deteriorate if that has started. Again, your orthopod can tell you if this is happening. >I am totally clueless about anything medical and get >very tongue tied when in front of people. I never >know what to ask until afterwards and just generally >need some help. > >I am not the brightest cookie in the cookie jar and >find it hard to understand some of what the websites >are talking about. I obviously want to make an >informed choice, but I don?t know really what choice >there is ? I cant carry on living like this, I cant do >simple things. > >So what do I need to think about? I obviously would >prefer a resurfacing to a THR but other than that I >know nothing. > >Is there anything that I can do to help prolong the >life of the hip that I have, or shouldn?t I bother and >try and have a resurfacing before I do too much >damage? There is just so much that I don?t know and I >would really value the advice of someone more >knowledgeable, and hey lets face it, it isn?t hard to >be more informed than me! > ly, if you are having quality of life issues (sounds like it) and are in pain or if there is some possible complication, then you should consider this surgery. Quote me on this: " One of the best things I ever did. " No regrets, but your mileage may vary... >Thanks for taking the time to read my waffle and for >any words of wisdom you can send my way. Sorry for >sounding so stupid! > The only stupid question is an insincere one. Just ask away if you have any more! -- jeff rBHR Aug. 1, 2001 Mr. McMinn >Liney > > > > > > >____________________________________________________________ >Yahoo! Messenger - Communicate instantly... " Ping " >your friends today! Download Messenger Now >http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com/download/index.html > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 >At the age of 27 being told that I needed surgery >scared me senseless and I have practically ignored the >topic when anyone asks me about it, let alone allow >myself to think about it and what it will entail. > Sounds exactly right. > >My consultant here in London is pro resurfacing and is >hoping that he will be able to carry out the procedure >but says that he wont know for sure if my femur head >is strong enough until he opens me up ? is this normal >or should I seek a second opinion? > He is right. A resurfacing is only as good as the bone under it. Chances are pretty good you are ok, but nobody will promise you a resurfacing because they really have to poke on your bones. If you do not trust thie person, then seek a second opinion. Choose someone with whom you can be relaxed and trusting. >He also says that the decision as to when to go for >surgery should be mine. I know how things are for me >but I have had hip problems since birth so I don?t >know what normal people feel like! > I had dysplasia and it was only post-op I actually figured out how much I'd been catering to my " stiff " hip. The longer you wait, the more the bone might deteriorate if that has started. Again, your orthopod can tell you if this is happening. >I am totally clueless about anything medical and get >very tongue tied when in front of people. I never >know what to ask until afterwards and just generally >need some help. > >I am not the brightest cookie in the cookie jar and >find it hard to understand some of what the websites >are talking about. I obviously want to make an >informed choice, but I don?t know really what choice >there is ? I cant carry on living like this, I cant do >simple things. > >So what do I need to think about? I obviously would >prefer a resurfacing to a THR but other than that I >know nothing. > >Is there anything that I can do to help prolong the >life of the hip that I have, or shouldn?t I bother and >try and have a resurfacing before I do too much >damage? There is just so much that I don?t know and I >would really value the advice of someone more >knowledgeable, and hey lets face it, it isn?t hard to >be more informed than me! > ly, if you are having quality of life issues (sounds like it) and are in pain or if there is some possible complication, then you should consider this surgery. Quote me on this: " One of the best things I ever did. " No regrets, but your mileage may vary... >Thanks for taking the time to read my waffle and for >any words of wisdom you can send my way. Sorry for >sounding so stupid! > The only stupid question is an insincere one. Just ask away if you have any more! -- jeff rBHR Aug. 1, 2001 Mr. McMinn >Liney > > > > > > >____________________________________________________________ >Yahoo! Messenger - Communicate instantly... " Ping " >your friends today! Download Messenger Now >http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com/download/index.html > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 Since your post is a few days old I'm sure you've already gotten plenty of excellent advice already. If you've reached SurfaceHippy you're on the right track anyway. I hate to say it but I'm absolutley thrilled to hear of someone my age in this group. I'm 28 years old and was diagnosed with OA at 24. If there are any other young people in this group who've gotten a resurf I'd love to hear from them. (And no offence intended to the " young at heart " , I mean young as in, well, age.) -Tobias (C+/Dr Mont/soon) > OK it is now time for me to stop burying my head in > the sand and start facing up to the reality that lies > in front of me. > > I was told about 5 months ago that I had arthritis in > my hip. Although I knew that the movement was > deteriorating, I had no idea that it was arthritis and > again no idea just how bad it had got. > > At the age of 27 being told that I needed surgery > scared me senseless and I have practically ignored the > topic when anyone asks me about it, let alone allow > myself to think about it and what it will entail. > > My consultant here in London is pro resurfacing and is > hoping that he will be able to carry out the procedure > but says that he wont know for sure if my femur head > is strong enough until he opens me up – is this normal > or should I seek a second opinion? > > He also says that the decision as to when to go for > surgery should be mine. I know how things are for me > but I have had hip problems since birth so I don’t > know what normal people feel like! > > I am totally clueless about anything medical and get > very tongue tied when in front of people. I never > know what to ask until afterwards and just generally > need some help. > > I am not the brightest cookie in the cookie jar and > find it hard to understand some of what the websites > are talking about. I obviously want to make an > informed choice, but I don’t know really what choice > there is – I cant carry on living like this, I cant do > simple things. > > So what do I need to think about? I obviously would > prefer a resurfacing to a THR but other than that I > know nothing. > > Is there anything that I can do to help prolong the > life of the hip that I have, or shouldn’t I bother and > try and have a resurfacing before I do too much > damage? There is just so much that I don’t know and I > would really value the advice of someone more > knowledgeable, and hey lets face it, it isn’t hard to > be more informed than me! > > Thanks for taking the time to read my waffle and for > any words of wisdom you can send my way. Sorry for > sounding so stupid! > > Liney > > > > > > > ____________________________________________________________ > Yahoo! Messenger - Communicate instantly... " Ping " > your friends today! Download Messenger Now > http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com/download/index.html > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 > (And no offence intended to the " young at > heart " , I mean young as in, well, age.) I'm a really, really immature 48. Does that count? ;-) Steve (bilateral C+ 4/20/04, Amstutz) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2004 Report Share Posted May 6, 2004 THERE YOU GO AGAIN...ANOTHER LAUGH OUT LOUD...! PERHAPS I'M JUST EASILY AMUSED??? WHATEVER... LK > > (And no offence intended to the " young at > > heart " , I mean young as in, well, age.) > > I'm a really, really immature 48. Does that count? ;-) > > Steve (bilateral C+ 4/20/04, Amstutz) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2004 Report Share Posted May 6, 2004 Hiya Tobias I'm 23 and was diagnosed with OA at 22 (although I've had it since I was 19). I'm going in for my resurfacing on 1st June and I can't wait!! Cheers Morag > > > OK it is now time for me to stop burying my head in > > the sand and start facing up to the reality that lies > > in front of me. > > > > I was told about 5 months ago that I had arthritis in > > my hip. Although I knew that the movement was > > deteriorating, I had no idea that it was arthritis and > > again no idea just how bad it had got. > > > > At the age of 27 being told that I needed surgery > > scared me senseless and I have practically ignored the > > topic when anyone asks me about it, let alone allow > > myself to think about it and what it will entail. > > > > My consultant here in London is pro resurfacing and is > > hoping that he will be able to carry out the procedure > > but says that he wont know for sure if my femur head > > is strong enough until he opens me up – is this normal > > or should I seek a second opinion? > > > > He also says that the decision as to when to go for > > surgery should be mine. I know how things are for me > > but I have had hip problems since birth so I don't > > know what normal people feel like! > > > > I am totally clueless about anything medical and get > > very tongue tied when in front of people. I never > > know what to ask until afterwards and just generally > > need some help. > > > > I am not the brightest cookie in the cookie jar and > > find it hard to understand some of what the websites > > are talking about. I obviously want to make an > > informed choice, but I don't know really what choice > > there is – I cant carry on living like this, I cant do > > simple things. > > > > So what do I need to think about? I obviously would > > prefer a resurfacing to a THR but other than that I > > know nothing. > > > > Is there anything that I can do to help prolong the > > life of the hip that I have, or shouldn't I bother and > > try and have a resurfacing before I do too much > > damage? There is just so much that I don't know and I > > would really value the advice of someone more > > knowledgeable, and hey lets face it, it isn't hard to > > be more informed than me! > > > > Thanks for taking the time to read my waffle and for > > any words of wisdom you can send my way. Sorry for > > sounding so stupid! > > > > Liney > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________________________________________________________ > > Yahoo! Messenger - Communicate instantly... " Ping " > > your friends today! Download Messenger Now > > http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com/download/index.html > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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