KisstheskyBrace
junior member
- Joined
- May 20, 2020
- Messages
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- Age
- 32
- Country
- United States
- Gender
- Female
I'm 28 years old and getting my left total hip replacement on June 12. I was diagnosed with avascular necrosis (AVN) in February. Many people wait years after their diagnosis to get their new hip, and everyone I've talked to says, "I wish I'd done it sooner!" While my mom and family feel I'm too young for THR, I know that truly I'm too young to live with such pain. That being said, I am absolutely terrified to get the actual procedure done.
I did my research and found a surgeon I like and asked all the questions...now that the date has been set and is fast approaching I keep coming up with more and more questions!!
Do I need to get my own walker prior to going in for surgery? Where does one even get a walker??!
Do I need special shoes for post surgery?
Am I going to be able to wear regular clothes? Should I buy a bunch of $10 Old Navy sundresses and wear those?
Do I need to get any special equipment to help me shower? or sit on the toilet?
I'll read another few posts and come up with even more questions. I'm trying to write them down and keep track. But the more questions I have the less prepared I feel
I did my research and found a surgeon I like and asked all the questions...now that the date has been set and is fast approaching I keep coming up with more and more questions!!
Do I need to get my own walker prior to going in for surgery? Where does one even get a walker??!
Do I need special shoes for post surgery?
Am I going to be able to wear regular clothes? Should I buy a bunch of $10 Old Navy sundresses and wear those?
Do I need to get any special equipment to help me shower? or sit on the toilet?
I'll read another few posts and come up with even more questions. I'm trying to write them down and keep track. But the more questions I have the less prepared I feel