58 years young and active, ive struggled with terrible hips. Through the NHS I was offered to have my Left hip replaced. I had reservations at my pre opp as it was just too casual. the surgeon will do either side just remind him on the day. id lost use in my Right side prior to pre op and my Dr told me to discuss with the specialists which side to do first. I expected a decision would be made by xray and advice by consultant. No i was called and told just let him know on the day. I called GP and advised to just go with the flow.
On the day of the surgery the consultant popped in and simply said which one. no xrays. he did not mind i should choose. we went with the left hip. The next day I woke up and had al lazy foot (could not have it, just pull it forward with my toes and lots of swelling. the physio was helping me get on my feet. the consultant came in to my room behind me (I think he was doing my medication). I thanked him. Later that day I sat in a chair and realised my leg was 2 inches longer. I asked a nurse if I could speak to a Dr. there were not any I was told. speak to Physio in morning.
In the morning the physio simply said everyone has a long leg. the consultant wont do anything. you will see him in two weeks time. later I was told. I had an appointment with the consultant in 6 weeks time and it was by video only. Of course I then said the responses where unreasonable Luckily for me my recovery is good. 4 days in little pain, However It is impossible to walk with such a difference in height. due to the utter lack of recording my discharge notes make no mention of the height issue and I am utterly shocked the consultant made no attempt to ask me how I was or look at his work. Whilst I appreciate a small height difference is possible how could I end up with such an extended leg and how could my concerns fall on death ears in what should be a good hospital. I am just rocking from side to side.
Does everyone end up with a long leg. iv3e no idear about my surgery or how it was done as I was never spoken too. Id really appreciate any views or opinions on the matter to help me deal with the matter.
Steveeasy
On the day of the surgery the consultant popped in and simply said which one. no xrays. he did not mind i should choose. we went with the left hip. The next day I woke up and had al lazy foot (could not have it, just pull it forward with my toes and lots of swelling. the physio was helping me get on my feet. the consultant came in to my room behind me (I think he was doing my medication). I thanked him. Later that day I sat in a chair and realised my leg was 2 inches longer. I asked a nurse if I could speak to a Dr. there were not any I was told. speak to Physio in morning.
In the morning the physio simply said everyone has a long leg. the consultant wont do anything. you will see him in two weeks time. later I was told. I had an appointment with the consultant in 6 weeks time and it was by video only. Of course I then said the responses where unreasonable Luckily for me my recovery is good. 4 days in little pain, However It is impossible to walk with such a difference in height. due to the utter lack of recording my discharge notes make no mention of the height issue and I am utterly shocked the consultant made no attempt to ask me how I was or look at his work. Whilst I appreciate a small height difference is possible how could I end up with such an extended leg and how could my concerns fall on death ears in what should be a good hospital. I am just rocking from side to side.
Does everyone end up with a long leg. iv3e no idear about my surgery or how it was done as I was never spoken too. Id really appreciate any views or opinions on the matter to help me deal with the matter.
Steveeasy