Hello!! I am scheduled for a THR on my left hip November 15th. I am 34 yrs old and the mother to 2 kids ages 7 & 11. I work full time in accounting. My concerns are many... I am so young - what if they screw it up and I hurt worse after than I do now - they are cutting my bone OFF, I cannot take that back - the recovery - how much time off of work I will need.... etc, etc...
For all of you, was it worth it? Are you better off now than you were then? I have a sit down job, will I be able to return in 2 weeks?
A little history on me....
I was apparently born with hip dysplasia and it only starting to bother me in my early twenties and has progressively gotten worse (especially after my pregnancies). Last July I had a hip arthroscopy and my Dr completely reshaped my femoral head hoping that it would fit better in the socket. Well no such luck. In fact I am certain that it hurts worse now than it ever has. I have advanced osteoarthritis, a labral tear and zero cartilage at the top of the hip joint. Add all of that to pain everyday = me getting a hip replacement. But as I stated in the title, I am soooooo scared!!! Any words of advise would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you
Kelsey
For all of you, was it worth it? Are you better off now than you were then? I have a sit down job, will I be able to return in 2 weeks?
A little history on me....
I was apparently born with hip dysplasia and it only starting to bother me in my early twenties and has progressively gotten worse (especially after my pregnancies). Last July I had a hip arthroscopy and my Dr completely reshaped my femoral head hoping that it would fit better in the socket. Well no such luck. In fact I am certain that it hurts worse now than it ever has. I have advanced osteoarthritis, a labral tear and zero cartilage at the top of the hip joint. Add all of that to pain everyday = me getting a hip replacement. But as I stated in the title, I am soooooo scared!!! Any words of advise would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you
Kelsey