Hi, My story! Is….
I’m 39 had my first hip replacement when I was 23. That last me 11 years (having 2 pregnancies finished that one off). I’ve since had a revision in 2004 that never took. I got the same surgeon to re do it last year. Which seemed fine to start with. I was relatively pain free. But then it dislocated in Oct 08 (well doing the dangerous job of shaving my legs). It was unbelievably painful, to top it I was home alone. Thankfully my ex-husband came around with the kids as I didn’t answer the phone, but not after lying on the bathroom floor for 4.5 hours. I then had another ride in an ambulance this last January 09 as I slipped a disc in my back. Then my hip dislocated again 3 weeks ago. This time well putting on my sock, going to a Pilates class. So thankfully, I was not alone. But it is just the worst most painful, experience.
I’m going to have to have my hip done again for the 4th time.
Is there anyone else who has had 4 revisions and with what success.
Also I would like to hear if anyone has had to have their hip re done, due to dislocations and if they know what caused it.
Thanks, Indigo
I’m 39 had my first hip replacement when I was 23. That last me 11 years (having 2 pregnancies finished that one off). I’ve since had a revision in 2004 that never took. I got the same surgeon to re do it last year. Which seemed fine to start with. I was relatively pain free. But then it dislocated in Oct 08 (well doing the dangerous job of shaving my legs). It was unbelievably painful, to top it I was home alone. Thankfully my ex-husband came around with the kids as I didn’t answer the phone, but not after lying on the bathroom floor for 4.5 hours. I then had another ride in an ambulance this last January 09 as I slipped a disc in my back. Then my hip dislocated again 3 weeks ago. This time well putting on my sock, going to a Pilates class. So thankfully, I was not alone. But it is just the worst most painful, experience.
I’m going to have to have my hip done again for the 4th time.
Is there anyone else who has had 4 revisions and with what success.
Also I would like to hear if anyone has had to have their hip re done, due to dislocations and if they know what caused it.
Thanks, Indigo