Pookie1002
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I am so scared and also grateful for this forum. I am 57 yrs young and are in line for both hips to be replaced. Due to my other conditions doing both at once isn't possible. So, I'm scheduled to replace the worst one (left) on October 19th. I've been asked quite often why I waited so long. Honestly the main reason is fear the secondary reason was the pain medication worked.
Now I can barely put any weight at all on my left hip and pain meds barely work. I'm no longer working, I took vacation time this week and going on short term disability for the rest. I have only my husband no children or family to depend on. Until surgery I'm home alone with my little dog. I fear daily falling.
Is anyone else in a similar position? If so, I would love to hear what your doing to help yourself.
Also I'm very concerned about after surgery.
Thanks for having me here. I really need some advice.
Now I can barely put any weight at all on my left hip and pain meds barely work. I'm no longer working, I took vacation time this week and going on short term disability for the rest. I have only my husband no children or family to depend on. Until surgery I'm home alone with my little dog. I fear daily falling.
Is anyone else in a similar position? If so, I would love to hear what your doing to help yourself.
Also I'm very concerned about after surgery.
Thanks for having me here. I really need some advice.