I'm 26. I have a 3 yr old. I'd never thought I'd hear that I needed hip replacement. As I've read around, I've heard that its not totally uncommon to need one after having had hip dysplasia. I'd had pain on and off for years, probably since at least 16, but since I was a very active competitve swimmer and runner I didn't think much of it...until now. This past April it simply got unbearable, every little movement hurt. Imagine chasing after a 3 yr old- wincing. Kind of takes the enjoyment out of being a mom, right?
I had arthoscopy done in August, since the majority of the pain was being caused by a torn labrum. The surgery was successful in fixing that particular issue, but the arthritis pain is back with a vengance. But are there any other options to having this pain go away? I've done pain-pills, and anti-inflammatories, and cortisone shots, and rest, and glucosamine. But for goodness sake, I'm 26! There's got to be a way to stave of such a huge procedure and reduce the agony...isn't there?
I know what the procedure entails and I know what prothesis I want to have, but the recovery is also really making me nervous. I'm sure it varies from person to person, but if anyone can relate a little bit of the "after-care" and recovery time-table details, I'd really appreciate it. I hate the idea of having to take significant time off work, and mostly not being able to do much with my daughter but watch her wreak havoc. And what will I be able to do afterwards? Does it complicate having more children? What forms of fitness are best for THR patients?
I'm so nervous about all this. Somebody...please share what you can.
Thanks!
Lisa
I had arthoscopy done in August, since the majority of the pain was being caused by a torn labrum. The surgery was successful in fixing that particular issue, but the arthritis pain is back with a vengance. But are there any other options to having this pain go away? I've done pain-pills, and anti-inflammatories, and cortisone shots, and rest, and glucosamine. But for goodness sake, I'm 26! There's got to be a way to stave of such a huge procedure and reduce the agony...isn't there?
I know what the procedure entails and I know what prothesis I want to have, but the recovery is also really making me nervous. I'm sure it varies from person to person, but if anyone can relate a little bit of the "after-care" and recovery time-table details, I'd really appreciate it. I hate the idea of having to take significant time off work, and mostly not being able to do much with my daughter but watch her wreak havoc. And what will I be able to do afterwards? Does it complicate having more children? What forms of fitness are best for THR patients?
I'm so nervous about all this. Somebody...please share what you can.
Thanks!
Lisa