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THR Scared of getting a hip replacement

@Fitness123 can you go to your family doctor and get something to help you to a calmer place. Pre-op anxiety is totally normal. Before my spinal surgery I felt the same way. I did go to my GP and he prescribed just 10 tablets. I used one tablet on the day.

You can do this - thousands have gone before you and are out living life again.
 
:hi: I'm sorry.. I know you are frightened.
I know I certainly was when I was told I needed both hips replaced at the age of 53...I felt much too young and I kind of liked my original parts.
Unfortunately, as much as I had soldiered through many years, blaming it on back pain and ignoring an increasingly worsening limp...and finally unable to get more than a few hours of restless sleep.

Pain will stress you out worse than anything!

I am 3 years out from having my hips replaced simultaneously and I lead a healthy, happy life and feel at least 20 years younger.
My hips feel absolutely natural...and I have a very physically demanding job that puts them through their paces.
The recovery was just that...recovery from surgery but I DO remember my hip pain being eliminated immediately.

You have many more weeks before your surgery, and I really do think you have to find a way to distract yourself sometimes from "all things hips". Pop in and get some reassurance but try not to think about it 24-7 because that will make you overanxious.
Try to replace any negative thoughts and concerns with Hope and think how good you are going to get....
Good Vibes coming your way.
 
Awwww @Fitness123 I am so so sorry! I wish I had more for you than hugs, but I send hugs. You are in great pain physically and emotionally-- and with a young daughter and Covid restrictions on top of that.
 
Hello,
I have some concerns. I am currently working on bladder training and trying to get my pelvic floor to work like it should with a pelvic floor PT. It is going to take some time but I feel like it will help. I feel like I should wait on doing my hip because I go to the bathroom almost every hour. That will not be fun in recovery. Also would like to get my period back on track. Thoughts? My hip is definitely bad but will it be a risk to put it off a little longer????
 
Well, the choice is up to you, but if it was me I would go ahead with the surgery.

Often, when people put off their surgery, their bad joint seems to take a delight in suddenly starting to hurt even more.

You have a date, which isn't easy to get in this Covid-disrupted time, and who knows when you would get another date?
 
As I mentioned earlier, if you wait you run the risk of your hip worsening and possibly even collapsing. These are not good options and either could put you in a much more difficult position than you'll be in with recovery. Even if you do need to use the bathroom every hour, that shouldn't be a problem for you. You are not bedridden when you come home. In fact, you should be getting up and walking around a little every hour or two. It's even possible to have a bedside commode if that's needed. But I doubt if it is. You'll be walking with your new hip....just a bit slower for a while and you'll likely use a walker temporarily.

I hope you can stay with your original plan. It was well thought out and a good decision that would enable you to move forward with your life. You are the only one to know for sure what is best for you. But please consider carefully all the options if you cancel your surgery. There are risks with that decision.
 
@Fitness123 in my experience, getting up off the couch or chair was no problem, and walking to the bathroom felt good. If you feel you might not be able to get there fast enough, there are feminine products to help us with that.

I am going to go out on a limb and say that once your hip recovery is well underway, you would be much more relaxed, and other things might become easier. I know I instantly became a much better young mother after my hysterectomy! No more pain!!!!

Also, there's Covid to consider. Things may go south at any time, is how my thinking on that runs. If you put the hip off voluntarily, you may not see openings for a while. As everyone has said, it is your decision to make.
 
There’s no time like the present. The situation will not improve, but it may get worse.
The sooner you address it, the quicker you’ll be in recovery on your way to recapturing life as you knew it before your deteriorating hip began dictating what you‘re able to do.
I say...Go for it!
 
Is anyone here from the Philadelphia area? Have you had any surgeries with Rothman?
 
Hello @Fitness123
I’ve read through BoneSmart that Rothman is an excellent facility and highly recommended. I believe two colleagues of mine here had their surgeries there. I’ll tag them and we‘ll see what they have to offer. @CricketHip and @Going4fun

Have a great week!
 
Hi @Fitness123 and in answer to your question, yes, I had both of my hips replaced through a Rothman Surgeon. I also know several others who used them and we all had great results.
My surgeon is Dr. Wm. Hozack.. he can be hard to get in with. He is very skilled, he tends to be rushed for the exams, but surrounds himself with a good surgical team who are super helpful. He does the anterior approach.
Other surgeons where I've heard great things are:

Dr. Matthew Austin - he is very kind and gives a lot of time to his patients- at least this is what I've heard from my clients and I think Going4Fun had him for his surgeon, if I am recalling correctly.

Dr. Peter Sharkey- I met him and he is a very kind man, and have heard others with successful THR's with him.

Dr Eric Levicoff- I have a client who had both her knees replaced by him and he did an amazing job on her. I've heard good things about his THR's also.

They aren't the only superb Surgeons there, but I only have first hand knowledge of the above four.

I hope this helps.:yes:
 
Thank you so much. Dr. Naziran is my surgeon. He is great, but far. I am having the procedure at the Bensalem Speciality hospital for orthopedics in Bensalem. About an hour and a half. We are staying at my mother in laws the night before because she is 10 minutes away. How do you think the car ride home will be for me???
 
Fitness123 said:
Thank you so much. Dr. Naziran is my surgeon. He is great, but far. I am having the procedure at the Bensalem Speciality hospital for orthopedics in Bensalem. About an hour and a half. We are staying at my mother in laws the night before because she is 10 minutes away. How do you think the car ride home will be for me???
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I had a 1 1/2 hour car ride home from #2, and I slept much of the way as I (don't much lol) recall. First hip was only 45 minutes but then a long wait at the pharmacy for my rx. Second hip I a) brought some percocet left over from first with me just in case, and b) they filled my rx at the hospital before I left. So that was not an issue. I had the cooler with food for narcotics and as much ice as they could give me. Maybe you can store 2-3 ice packs at your MIL's, and stop by there on the way home. That would make the trip much more comfortable!
 
Oh @Fitness123
What a pretty lady you are and your daughter, I'm guessing, is a doll baby.

Will be so nice for you to get back to healthy and happy for you both.
:happydance:
 
I had a 1.5hr ride home after both hip replacements and my knees before than. Not really an issue but I made sure we did not stop anywhere on the way home. My hospital provides ice packs when in hospital and sends you home with these. The nurses also timed my release with my meds so that I had a dose on board for the trip. You definitely want an ice pack to take in the car. I also had 10 steps to get in the house and it was no issue. I was of course tired and very happy to be home and got into my recliner and asked my husband for fresh ice pack which were ready and waiting for me in the freezer. It felt so good to be home in my own space and in my recovery spot which was all set up.
 
Silly question but did you buy special kinds of ice packs or just any kind. I do not have a recliner. Can I rent one? We have a big sofa , but A recliner would be better, right?
 
My most recent hip was done at Bensalem. I think it was about an hour ride for me. And it was fine.
I was worried about it also, beforehand.
The care is wonderful
I had the nurses give me extra ice packs for the ride home and kept a bag close by in case I felt nauseous. (I didn’t)
Have you considered renting an electric lift chair/recliner? It makes things so much easier.
most Home Health Supply stores should be able to help you with that. They’re made of some vinyl material that can be easily cleaned, too.
Yes! You will want several nice ice packs on hand,, you will be icing quite a bit for a while. :ice:
 
Hi everyone,
I feel a bit confused! Many of you say you were limping and dealing with the pain for a couple years or more. I have pain all the time but I am not limping and it has been about 10 months of it. Feeling like I should suck it up??
 
If you have already been dealing with pain for 10 months I would say that you are already "sucking it up". Unfortunately thing will only get worse. And this can happen very quickly.

It's good you are not yet limping. But be warned, breaking the habit of limping post op is very tough. Just another reason to get this done and get on with living.
 
I didn't think I was limping, either. Then one day, after shopping for a couple hours, I caught my reflection in a store window... egads! I looked much older than I was and was horrified.
It wasn't a limp, but my posture and stance was pretty sad looking.

Most of us present our symptoms a little differently, not all of us limp. Some take smaller strides, some waddle, some, like me tend to crouch forward a bit while taking choppy little steps.

I am typing this and remembering and am so glad that is over with for me! You will be, too.
 
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