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    2016 January Jackpots - Are you having hip surgery in January?

    Well I guess I'm in this group, having right hip replacement on January 25, 2016. I like the way you started the post, saying it's a new year and a new beginning - that's a wonderful way of looking at it! I've had my spine fused and have chronic pain so I'm pretty terrified. I'm curious...
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    HELP!

    I don't mean to use the caps as shouting but only for emphasis. I do understand that she had both hips replaced but it's nice to know if the person had any other issues going into surgery that might make it more difficult or complicated. I think I did look at her profile but didn't go...
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    Has anyone had moderate osteoporosis and decided between approaches?

    I have SEVERE OA and one surgeon didn't even want to do it (but I also have spondylolisthesis - so you might want to consider if you have any other issues.). The 2nd surgeon will be doing the lateral approach on me January 25, 2016. I am currently in excruciating pain/can barely walk. If I...
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    HELP!

    Jacey, I've had spondy my whole life and have been in pain management for 10 years just for that up until 6 mos. ago. That, I believe, is when the OA & DDD my neurosurgeon told me about 30 years ago started, 10 years so. I just didn't realize it, as it was very subtle/didn't interfere with my...
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    HELP!

    Sooo many good ideas and uplifting thoughts....thank you so much, everyone! The day before yesterday, I contacted my county Health & Human Services Department about low cost pre/post operative help. Yesterday, I reached out to a local church who gives out (loans) DME (I can't walk anymore...
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    HELP!

    Jacey, the elbow crutches are a great idea! I just hope my shoulders don't get any worse. Regarding the postoperative pain the doctor initially told him I would be taking the same medications I'm taking right now ... that's what he thinks, LOL. Many doctors still have that archaic...
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    HELP!

    By the way, I'm at the point where I cannot walk without holding onto something. I emailed that government agency and hopefully, they can give me some assistance devices and someone to get groceries for me, etc. As I said, I know I won't last until January 25th, especially with my knee the...
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    HELP!

    Jacey, unfortunately the surgeon initially had a snide remark when I asked him what I would do about my postop pain (since the opiates I'm on now, control my back pain well): He said, "You'll do the same thing you're doing now, with the same medications." That's impossible, I thought to...
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    HELP!

    Guess what? Although I'm going to be paying for it, I found a caregiver for a reasonable price who can even stay with me a few nights when I first get home....God is GOOD! Thank you all for your uplifting support.....one last question: how are opiate tolerant patients treated for post-op...
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    HELP!

    Thank you! You certainly have some good advice. The orthopedic surgeon (all he does is hip replacements) was not making me wait - he just was telling me that because of my scar tissue and level 3 or 4 spondy, that my chances of having worse pain is pretty high. He certainly was willing to do...
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    HELP!

    I was diagnosed with spondylolisthesis when I was 17 and fused when I was 27 with an auto graft. Had 20+ good years out of the fusion but was told I would have really big problems when I got older....NOW is the time. 12 years ago my lower back and hips began to bother me. I went to an...
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