cosmic1too
new member
I'm a new user, and have found this forum to be immensely helpful. I too am a candidate for hip replacement. I was diagnosed about 5 years ago with arthritis and at the time was experiencing mild discomfort in my left hip. Inevitably, my condition has worsened, and I find my lifestyle more and more limited. I'm in constant pain and depressed. Sleeping is difficult, and I'm not feeling some discomfort in my left hip and sometimes severe pain in my lower back. I think it's definitely time to do something.
...problem is, I don't know where to begin. I've done a little research on the minimally invasive surgery (I'm female, 62, 5'4", 140 lb.) and the prospect appeals to me because it appears that recovery time is greatly improved. I live in a suburb of Philadelphia, have never had a major surgery and frankly, the prospect spooks me a little.
I wonder if any other members live in my area, have any information about local specialists or hospitals. I have heard that Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia has a very good reputation for hip replacement surgeries, but I would love to hear from other members in my neck of the woods, about their own experiences.
...problem is, I don't know where to begin. I've done a little research on the minimally invasive surgery (I'm female, 62, 5'4", 140 lb.) and the prospect appeals to me because it appears that recovery time is greatly improved. I live in a suburb of Philadelphia, have never had a major surgery and frankly, the prospect spooks me a little.
I wonder if any other members live in my area, have any information about local specialists or hospitals. I have heard that Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia has a very good reputation for hip replacement surgeries, but I would love to hear from other members in my neck of the woods, about their own experiences.