Hip Replacement

i love those quotes. and good luck.

Hip replacement is so routine today. With your activity level, it wouldn’t surprise me if your recover is faster. All the walking you do will help you bounce back faster.

I love your outlook!! And I’ve known of many people who have had hip replacement surgery…. it seems to do a good job for them. So this is great; there is a solution! Now I will be hoping along with you that you can get as early a surgery date as possible! hugs, Weesprite

There’s a woman at work who had her hip replaced last fall. I’m not sure of the exact timing, but she seemed to be up and around very quickly, and her walking had improved a lot. I understand about living with chronic pain – last time I saw an orthopedic surgeon, he said I was too young for a knee replacement. I’m trying to get around to making an appointment with a different orthopedist – I’ve got the referral; just have to get up the courage.

I am so glad you’re getting it – my mother always needed her hips replaced and never did it. I think it would have saved her life.

My mother-in-law had her hip replaced at age 90 and was up and around with full mobility in about 3 weeks. She wasn’t in the best physical shape either, so you are most likely more physically fit than she was. I hope you can get it done prior to going to Italy, so you will be able to walk around and really get a feel for the country.

You are just SO brave! *hugs*

oh man… I’m glad that they can give you relief… but it has to be overwhelming to think of the recovery.. I used to work with a girl who had both of her hips replaced at the tender age of 16. It made such a difference in her quality of life.

I was afraid it would come to this, but you have several good things in your favor. 1. A good attitude and a PLAN. Being pro-active in one’s health choices is a HUGE factor in recovery. Also, working to get yourself into a healthier place BEFORE the operation will put you miles ahead of the game. It might be a good idea to find out which muscles would benefit from some pre-operative conditioning to make recovery even faster, and work to strengthen them. 2. Good health. Aside from a few problems, your health is good and you take good care of yourself. 3. Lots of friends (including us) who care about you and are cheering for a fast recovery. We’re here if you need us!

I’m so glad that it is something “fixable.” My sister had hip replacement one year and the other hip the next. I’m thinking she recovered in 3 months and she’s a woos–not a trooper like you. I bet you’ll get in earlier, though.

I had a feeling that is what you were going to say. It’s just a joint that tends to wear out on most people. I sure hope everything works out fine and that you can have it done before you go on your trip. That way you won’t be in pain so far from your Dr.

I hope that it goes well for you. It’s good to have these things planned out.

I bet you’ll heal up quickly 🙂 I hope they get you an early date for the surgery. Won’t it be lovely to roam about Italy pain free! Take care,

I am glad that they can do something to help with the pain. Hip replacement sounds scary, but I hear of people having it all of the time. I think it is smart of you to not take the chance of being recovered completely in 3 months.

I thought that’s what the doc might say. When E was in the hopital for his hip surgery I spoke with a guy who had hip replacement after he had a surgery to just put pins in. He said that he wished he had just gone with the hip replacement to start with. Said he was up and around in just a couple of months and now was pain free. Hugs, M

Great new techniques and outcomes in todays hip surgery. Attitude and following advice is most important, along with friends and PT. You’ll do so good they will use you as a poster child. Have some fun today…watching cals and portions…dan

Well I hope you get in soon and are in great shape for Italy!

wow this is major. I hope you get in in april.

You have a fantastic outlook for all this! Just think, once it’s done you can truly enjoy Italy the way you were meant to! 🙂 Be well,

I’m glad you have some positive news even if that word surgery is used and even if it means changing thins with regards to Italy. I have this little feeling that with your positive go-get-em attitude, the op will come quicker than you think. And… I remember how much my grandfather became a spring chicken after having his hip done. He was a real misery (sorry grandad but its true) before.He was in so much pain and trying not to let on and just being a bear with a sore hip, but afterwards, my goodness there was no holding he back. He was in his eighties and walked everywhere, used to walk waving his stick about instead of using it, gave everyone younger than him a lot of cheek and in those last ten years quite stole my heart if I’m honest. He became very special, mostly since his hip op. Oh Patricia, I wish I could come to meet you and eat Pasta in Italy. 🙂 You are going to have a wonderful time and I really hope that you have the op before so that you will be a spring chicken bounding around Lucca. Mostly, I hope that this will be the end of your pain.

I just realised I didn’t say thank you for your note. Simple, to the point, pragmatic. Just what I needed. Thank you.

I’m glad there’s a solution for you!

You are some spunky woman! You approach everything so sensibly, like making up your mind to get a handle on your weight (so to speak) pre-operation, and trying to get in earlier. Very smart. Best of luck, Patricia!

I’m pretty sure you’ll be recovered before 3 months – Mum certainly didn’t take that long & she’s a pretty inactive 86 year old so your chances are good! She’s had both hers done and it’s definitely been worth it.

Of course you’re pleased they can do something to fix your pain… especially since it’s obvious from the x-rays that you just have arthritis rather than some form of cancer! Arthritis is something everyone gets and it’s relatively easily fixed thanks to modern medicine. I hope they can get you in for the op very soon! (huggles)