JAS
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I suppose I have been aware of problems in my left hip for about a year but was not severely incapacitated and so thought I would soldier on. However, this last couple of months there has been increased pain, particularly when standing and putting weight on that leg initially although not so bad that I cannot walk unaided and no problems with sleeping. I was persuaded by my daughters that I should go and see an OS (actually the "God of hips" in my area) and I was lucky enough to get an appointment within a week.
That was yesterday and I was very surprised when I saw my x-rays (taken just before the consultation) that the left hip is bone on bone and needs replacing. Surprised mainly because I did not feel that the pain was that bad!! Anyway, I have a very busy summer coming up and the arrival of another grandchild by C section in August when I will need to be fit and active to help look after the other grandkids (4 and 11 months currently) I was delighted when the surgeon said that he could fit me on to his list on 17th May. This leaves me very little time to get myself organised and I am now starting to panic. I have already booked the dog into boarding kennels for nine days and will probably go home to my daughter's for a few days before returning to my own home - I live alone. The surgeon specialises in minimally invasive rapid recovery techniques and reckons that I will probably only be in hospital for two nights. I would be grateful for any tips and advice to help me through this....thank you.
That was yesterday and I was very surprised when I saw my x-rays (taken just before the consultation) that the left hip is bone on bone and needs replacing. Surprised mainly because I did not feel that the pain was that bad!! Anyway, I have a very busy summer coming up and the arrival of another grandchild by C section in August when I will need to be fit and active to help look after the other grandkids (4 and 11 months currently) I was delighted when the surgeon said that he could fit me on to his list on 17th May. This leaves me very little time to get myself organised and I am now starting to panic. I have already booked the dog into boarding kennels for nine days and will probably go home to my daughter's for a few days before returning to my own home - I live alone. The surgeon specialises in minimally invasive rapid recovery techniques and reckons that I will probably only be in hospital for two nights. I would be grateful for any tips and advice to help me through this....thank you.