Hello
@ChefClay,
@Mojo333 is being kind; I am a little more than slightly older but it matters not given each our own experience with hip replacement surgery. But, my gracious, mine was/is bad enough but not nearly as dreadful as yours has become for you. I could not be more sorry for your situation. Your frustration must be pretty tough at this point. I can't even imagine.
When my first revision began to fail about a year after that surgery, I was diagnosed with hip bursitis because the pain was so intense and generated from the same spot you indicate. But it wasn't. The "hip bursitis" got worse instead of better and the pain increased, my mobility began to fail (I had not yet begun to walk unassisted!) until I finally was back on a walker. Finally a second opinion gave me an immediate appointment for a second revision because an Xray showed me about ready to lose the acetabular cup, resulting in another dislocation.
I tell you this because this revision is proving to be successful except I seem to have developed what may be a small hematoma, the size of a thumb nail within the last few days. Nothing like your problem which is obviously, I assume, due to the femoral stem. I don't understand a two stage surgery to correct this problem. I can only guess it is to correct or investigate the large mass that is causing you so much pain and loss of mobility. And then to remove and replace the femoral stem. But that's just an un-educated guess.
What a trauma! I have to exclaim for you because I wouldn't wish this on a living soul and I am so sorry you are going through it. But. . .but you sound so strong and patient. Are you really? Men can be so stoic. I am married to one. Do you have support? Well you do have it here in addition and all of us have been through our own traumas and we are ready to assist you in any way we can to remain positive. This is the beginning of your recovery, right here at Bone Smart. I certainly want to continue to follow your path. It will not, obviously, be an easy one. But as long as there is something positive happening there will be progress. Take good care; remain insistent in seeking knowledge about your situation. You've done such a good job in that. We do have to be our own advocates.
We shall wait for more news of you. In the meantime, I do so wish you well. Stay in touch!