THR Hopeful but nervous: THR 3-23

[Hippyhooray]

Thanks to everyone who has posted on this board from which I have learned so much as I get up to speed before my left THR surgery next week. On the one hand after a year of first moderate, and now severe osteoarthritis, I am tired of the constant pain and difficulty in mobility. But I am fearful about dealing with additional pain and the unknown. I have led an active life and want to continue staying active.

If I had gotten an X-ray in the beginning, I wouldn't have thought I was just dealing with muscular pain which physical therapy didn't really help. But as things worsened and I received my diagnosis, there was no question about whether to "choose" to do this surgery or not. I am ready to get my life back.

Wishing healing and success to my fellow March Musketeers, and to all those all ready on the road to recovery.

 

[benne68]

Welcome to BoneSmart, @Hippyhooray.

To help you be better prepared for what is to come, take a look at these links:
Recovery Aids: A comprehensive list for hospital and home
Recliner Chairs: Things you need to know if buying one for your recovery
Pre-Op Interviews: What's involved?

And if you want to picture what your life might be like with a replaced hip, take a look at the posts and threads from other BoneSmarties provided in this link:
Stories of amazing hip recoveries

We try to keep the forum a positive and safe place for our members to talk about their questions or concerns and to report successes with their joint replacement surgery. While members may create as many threads as they like in a majority of BoneSmart's forums, we ask that each member have only one recovery thread. This policy makes it easier to go back and review history before providing advice.

We're here for you. Let us know how we can help!

 

[Layla]

Best Wishes tomorrow!
Please join us on the healing side once you're settled in at home and resting comfortably. We'd love to leave you our Recovery Guidelines and support you as you're healing. Hope to see you soon!
@Hippyhooray

 

[Mojo333]

All the best today @Hippyhooray
Bye bye hip pain

 

[KittensMom]

I hope everything went great Wishing you a good recovery!