mdakota
senior
hi there, this is my first time here. well heres my story. was born with bilateral hip dysplasia. i've had 22 reconstructive surgeries, chiari, salter shelf procedures. derotation osteotomy's , osteotomy's. multiple pin traction, avn, with core decompression. but my last surgery was at the age of 12 and i'm now 36. at 17 i was told to reduce activity, use a cain and oh by the way lose weight ( 5'6", 134 at the time). so of course i did none of that. i never used a cain i was 17, i increased activity and have always done work that required alot of walking ( currently a dialysis nurse, constant walking). and have had three kids the youngest 6 months old. the other two 12, and 8. the last one really took its tole, my right hip is completley flat. and fixed in position i have forward motion only. the left cracks and pops and is unstable. i went today and set my date and its june 8th for the right, and then the left 6 weeks later. i feel like a million dollars right now. i've waited for this day for 19 years. i am here because i'd love to hear from others and as i see here i can even hear from others with dysplasia and that is new for me. of course i want to hear how i wont believe the difference, how recovery was hard but worth it. i'd love to hear from people who have had both hips done. i've never walked a day in my life where i didnt think about my legs, so if you can tell me what to expect i'd love it. its nice to be here and thanks