THR 6 week check up....
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Re: Waiting lists in UK
Awww...I am praying for you too Heather :prayer1::prayer1::prayer1:. Being in constant pain is not a good way to live...I know...
Awww...I am praying for you too Heather :prayer1::prayer1::prayer1:. Being in constant pain is not a good way to live...I know...
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Re: Waiting lists in UK
Good luck with getting an early date, but you might not be up to date with the effects of the cuts on the NHS. Hips and knees now seem to be categorised in the "elective" bracket. ie "you can do without it, it won't kill you"
So don't be surprised with what you get back, but I hope it's a good surprise.
It might be worthwhile considering one of the NHS treatment centres, who do nothing but hips and knees, they may have a different approach to the matter
This is the one I used, but there are others around the UK, operated by Care UK (and maybe others)
https://www.barlboroughtreatmentcentre.nhs.uk/
Good luck with getting an early date, but you might not be up to date with the effects of the cuts on the NHS. Hips and knees now seem to be categorised in the "elective" bracket. ie "you can do without it, it won't kill you"
So don't be surprised with what you get back, but I hope it's a good surprise.
It might be worthwhile considering one of the NHS treatment centres, who do nothing but hips and knees, they may have a different approach to the matter
This is the one I used, but there are others around the UK, operated by Care UK (and maybe others)
https://www.barlboroughtreatmentcentre.nhs.uk/
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Re: Waiting lists in UK
Hi Heather, I too live in Shropshire (as I see from another post that you have a house here) and was lucky enough to have my op at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital at Gobowen. Might be a good one for you to try. So sorry to hear of all the pain you're in, do hope you manage to find help soon.
Best wishes
Hi Heather, I too live in Shropshire (as I see from another post that you have a house here) and was lucky enough to have my op at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital at Gobowen. Might be a good one for you to try. So sorry to hear of all the pain you're in, do hope you manage to find help soon.
Best wishes
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This is good advice. I was told the same thing by my GP and surgeon; a THR is 'elective'. Its scary the way the attitude has changed and now such a life-restoring operation is classed as 'elective', which of course opens the door for them to be relegated way down the funding and waiting lists! In my case, as with so many of you it has of course given you back years of productive, working life, a healthier future (and therefore less of a drain on the NHS) because you can exercise once again, and the big one is its made you SMILE again :biggrin: ,which we all know takes years off our looks, and according to researchers, makes us live longer and healthier.
My operation was in one of the treatment centres you talk of Tykey, in Haywards Heath, Sussex. They just do these joint treatments, and in my opinion it was a really efficient and sensible way to do it. I did however have to wait from the end of April until late August (nearly 4 months) for my surgery and in order to clear his list the surgeon finally operated on me and some others on a Saturday.
I'd opt for one of these centres again as I felt although a little 'factory style' in their methods, they knew their stuff and were highly specialise. That indeed was what the OS said to me, and he was right. I just hope the NHS continues to work with these privately run centres to provide such excellent treatment as part of the main NHS.
I should also mention that the food was great - really not joking (in the UK there is an ongoing joke about hospital food).
This is good advice. I was told the same thing by my GP and surgeon; a THR is 'elective'. Its scary the way the attitude has changed and now such a life-restoring operation is classed as 'elective', which of course opens the door for them to be relegated way down the funding and waiting lists! In my case, as with so many of you it has of course given you back years of productive, working life, a healthier future (and therefore less of a drain on the NHS) because you can exercise once again, and the big one is its made you SMILE again :biggrin: ,which we all know takes years off our looks, and according to researchers, makes us live longer and healthier.
My operation was in one of the treatment centres you talk of Tykey, in Haywards Heath, Sussex. They just do these joint treatments, and in my opinion it was a really efficient and sensible way to do it. I did however have to wait from the end of April until late August (nearly 4 months) for my surgery and in order to clear his list the surgeon finally operated on me and some others on a Saturday.
I'd opt for one of these centres again as I felt although a little 'factory style' in their methods, they knew their stuff and were highly specialise. That indeed was what the OS said to me, and he was right. I just hope the NHS continues to work with these privately run centres to provide such excellent treatment as part of the main NHS.
I should also mention that the food was great - really not joking (in the UK there is an ongoing joke about hospital food).
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Re: Waiting lists in UK
All orthopaedic surgery has always been thus categorized. It's akin to cosmetic surgery in that the conditions being treated are not life threatening. This does of course exclude trauma and malignancies.
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Re: Waiting lists in UK
I have nothing but praise for the NHS - but then I have been very lucky with my THR surgery.
I first discussed having surgery with my GP in early August. Thereafter I had X-rays, a second appointment with the GP to review/confirm that surgery was necessary, an appointment with the Consultant, further X-rays and pre-op screening, all before the operation on 14 September. Six weeks from first discussion to completed surgery can't be bad. :yes 4:
I was offered the choice of the general hospital or a local private hospital under an NHS contract. I opted for the latter and was fortunate enough to get a cancellation for the operation itself.
I hope I do as well when I have the left hip done. I see my Consultant next week for the 6 week sign-off and will try to book February.
I have nothing but praise for the NHS - but then I have been very lucky with my THR surgery.
I first discussed having surgery with my GP in early August. Thereafter I had X-rays, a second appointment with the GP to review/confirm that surgery was necessary, an appointment with the Consultant, further X-rays and pre-op screening, all before the operation on 14 September. Six weeks from first discussion to completed surgery can't be bad. :yes 4:
I was offered the choice of the general hospital or a local private hospital under an NHS contract. I opted for the latter and was fortunate enough to get a cancellation for the operation itself.
I hope I do as well when I have the left hip done. I see my Consultant next week for the 6 week sign-off and will try to book February.
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You were very lucky with your wait time Rodger. I had the same offer of a local private hospital under NHS care but I had to wait 6 months! 6 weeks would have been bliss!
In any case I do agree - I could never fault the care I get from the NHS.
You were very lucky with your wait time Rodger. I had the same offer of a local private hospital under NHS care but I had to wait 6 months! 6 weeks would have been bliss!
In any case I do agree - I could never fault the care I get from the NHS.
Re: My story.. Any advice?
Me again... Just wondering if anyone has read through my story looked at the images and can relate/offer any advice.. This past week has been hell and I am becoming depressed. I need to be well for my children, I need to sleep..The latest on the scan I had done on the 29/9 is that they have no record of it being done..! I despair..My GP here was putting in a formal complaint on Friday so we will see if anything comes of that.. I am speaking to Mr Treacy in the UK this week..
Me again... Just wondering if anyone has read through my story looked at the images and can relate/offer any advice.. This past week has been hell and I am becoming depressed. I need to be well for my children, I need to sleep..The latest on the scan I had done on the 29/9 is that they have no record of it being done..! I despair..My GP here was putting in a formal complaint on Friday so we will see if anything comes of that.. I am speaking to Mr Treacy in the UK this week..
Re: My story.. Any advice?
Oh no - that's terrible news. So sorry they appear to have lost your scan! I'll tag Jo and see if she can give you any input. Hang in there Heather! @Josephine:
Oh no - that's terrible news. So sorry they appear to have lost your scan! I'll tag Jo and see if she can give you any input. Hang in there Heather! @Josephine:
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Re: My story.. Any advice?
Thanks for the tag, Jaycey. Lunes, I am covered in embarrassment for not getting back to you. I did look at the xrays but then realised I didn't know what your specific symptoms were. Short term memory is shot - that's my excuse! I am so sorry ....
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Thanks for the tag, Jaycey. Lunes, I am covered in embarrassment for not getting back to you. I did look at the xrays but then realised I didn't know what your specific symptoms were. Short term memory is shot - that's my excuse! I am so sorry ....
I can't see anything amiss with the implants in the right hip and if it's not related to weight bearing, I would surmise that it must be soft tissue. Something like an Iliospoas Syndrome or an iliospoas bursa. This is not an uncommon problem after hip surgery and can easily become chronic meaning long lasting and difficult to treat. There are stretches and exercises in that article to help ease the condition. If that doesn't work then an injection of cortisone into the area might be an option but owing to the iliospoas being very close to the femoral nerve and artery in the groin, it has to be done under xray control and an awful lot of surgeons are a bit leery about attempting it.
The cup in the left hip doesn't look quite right to me. The fine line like a halo around the head is the xray marker in the cup and it's supposed to be evenly placed around the head. As you can see, it's very lopsided. This might be the angle at which the picture was taken but I doubt that. The other option is that the cup was either put in badly or has moved. It could be either or a bit of both. Either way it is in keeping with the description of your pain. But it needs the eye of an experienced revision surgeon to decide.
Living nightmare...
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For those of you who remember me, I have an appointment with Mr Treacy on the 21st..
I know he will say that my right hip looks fine on the xray, but it does not feel fine, it's like a living hell 24/7. It's clicking all the time, I mean more than 60 times a day, even turning over in bed, the clicking itself doesn't hurt it's just a horrible feeling. The pain is in my groin going into my knee, I'm on Fentanyl, ibuprofen, diazepam, I am not getting more than 2 hours sleep a night, this has been for the past week when there seemed to be an increase in the pain.
I just want it out, I need it out.. I don't want to be sensible and be cautious I want them to take it out.. In all I have had this pain for 14 months now. I can't handle anymore.
The left hip is also quite sore and getting stiffer all the time I believe they will offer me revision on this because it is 11 years old now and signs on xray..
Sorry for the moan I just need to get it out.
Heather
Hi
For those of you who remember me, I have an appointment with Mr Treacy on the 21st..
I know he will say that my right hip looks fine on the xray, but it does not feel fine, it's like a living hell 24/7. It's clicking all the time, I mean more than 60 times a day, even turning over in bed, the clicking itself doesn't hurt it's just a horrible feeling. The pain is in my groin going into my knee, I'm on Fentanyl, ibuprofen, diazepam, I am not getting more than 2 hours sleep a night, this has been for the past week when there seemed to be an increase in the pain.
I just want it out, I need it out.. I don't want to be sensible and be cautious I want them to take it out.. In all I have had this pain for 14 months now. I can't handle anymore.
The left hip is also quite sore and getting stiffer all the time I believe they will offer me revision on this because it is 11 years old now and signs on xray..
Sorry for the moan I just need to get it out.
Heather
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Re: Living nightmare...
Hi Heather!
I am sorry you are experiencing so much pain. It's good to have a moan and this is the best place to do it!
I'm sure other Bone Smarties will have words of advice and encouragement.
I'm thinking of you!
Caroline
Hi Heather!
I am sorry you are experiencing so much pain. It's good to have a moan and this is the best place to do it!
I'm sure other Bone Smarties will have words of advice and encouragement.
I'm thinking of you!
Caroline
Josephine
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Re: Living nightmare...
Heather, you tell him exactly that! And then more. There's no point in waiting for him to offer it. Be forthright and tell him how bad it is.
Heather, you tell him exactly that! And then more. There's no point in waiting for him to offer it. Be forthright and tell him how bad it is.
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Hi Lunes, I am very sorry to hear about all of your pain. I have young children too and it was soo hard not to be there for them as much as you want to when your in horrible pain and not sleeping well.
I agree with JO completely!! Sometimes we can be our only advocate. Be completely honest , dont hold back with the OS.
Hi Lunes, I am very sorry to hear about all of your pain. I have young children too and it was soo hard not to be there for them as much as you want to when your in horrible pain and not sleeping well.
I agree with JO completely!! Sometimes we can be our only advocate. Be completely honest , dont hold back with the OS.
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Re: Living nightmare...
Absolutely agree with everyone's advice Lunes.
Take back control, be the strong independent woman you are (even though it is often daunting to get the message across to an OS).
Your pain is real and they have duty of care and an obligation to hear what YOU are saying about your pain and clicking
Absolutely agree with everyone's advice Lunes.
Take back control, be the strong independent woman you are (even though it is often daunting to get the message across to an OS).
Your pain is real and they have duty of care and an obligation to hear what YOU are saying about your pain and clicking
S
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Re: Living nightmare...
Heather, I agree with Jo... You must tell your OS exactly what you have posted here. If he does not respect you by listening to you, I'd change Doctors if you can.
I think many times people feel intimidated by Doctors, and you have to remember they are human just like everyone else. I think the best question for any Doctor that doesn't seem to be listening or caring, is to ask "What would you suggest if your wife, daugher, or mother was dealing with this problem". It makes them stop and think about it, and most of the time you will see a change in attitude too.
Heather, I agree with Jo... You must tell your OS exactly what you have posted here. If he does not respect you by listening to you, I'd change Doctors if you can.
I think many times people feel intimidated by Doctors, and you have to remember they are human just like everyone else. I think the best question for any Doctor that doesn't seem to be listening or caring, is to ask "What would you suggest if your wife, daugher, or mother was dealing with this problem". It makes them stop and think about it, and most of the time you will see a change in attitude too.
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Re: Living nightmare...
Oh you poor dear! Lunes, I am so sorry for not posting before this as my pain has kept me VERY self involved. I apologize. I didn't want to hear that I needed another revison, I was petrified! But, I see a new surgeon on Monday and am finally requesting one.
I also do not think your x-ray looks right, but I surely am no expert. They have to do something for you! Demand it! I am in constant pain, but not constant severe pain and NOBODY should have to suffer like this. It has made me rather crazy!
I don't know if going to the hospital and refusing to leave :th_heehee: would have any effect, but surely your doctor on the 21st will hear the clicking. I have been made to feel like a lesser than person, practically begging for pain relief meds, when all I've wanted was pain relief! Not the darn meds!
We are all behind you here Lunes.:prayer1: I pray for a sympathetic doctor for you and one knowledgable enough to fix your problem. Hang in there Lunes.
Oh you poor dear! Lunes, I am so sorry for not posting before this as my pain has kept me VERY self involved. I apologize. I didn't want to hear that I needed another revison, I was petrified! But, I see a new surgeon on Monday and am finally requesting one.
I also do not think your x-ray looks right, but I surely am no expert. They have to do something for you! Demand it! I am in constant pain, but not constant severe pain and NOBODY should have to suffer like this. It has made me rather crazy!
I don't know if going to the hospital and refusing to leave :th_heehee: would have any effect, but surely your doctor on the 21st will hear the clicking. I have been made to feel like a lesser than person, practically begging for pain relief meds, when all I've wanted was pain relief! Not the darn meds!
We are all behind you here Lunes.:prayer1: I pray for a sympathetic doctor for you and one knowledgable enough to fix your problem. Hang in there Lunes.
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