Too young

[Josephine]

promises of a THR just recently taken away! He has now been told that the medical experts want to leave him until his hip is fused naturally

That's barbaric! Primarily because not only could that take ages but it actually might not happen!

and in 30 years time to do the THR.........is he too young?

No he definitely it NOT too young! So far we've had for FIFTEEN year olds have THRs!
These three were from the US
My 15 year old having right hip done 7/12 with left set for 8/23
Teenager hip replacement after AVN
Maya's recovery thread

But this one is in the UK! teenager hip replacement after SUFE
If you read the thread, you'll see the surgeon she went to which was Matthew Wilson Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. Not too far away from you, I think? I reckon about 2½hrs/130miles!

 

[Jules2716]

Thank you sooooo much Josephine, I am a little worried about the private consultation we are due to have at The Spire in Southampton as the NHS consultant we have been seeing also works there and I feel we may be causing a conflicting of interest and will hear the same as we heard at the last appointment!

It wouldn't take much to get Josh to Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital! I may call his secretary on Monday!

 

[Mojo333]

Do it. If it has to be done again in 20 years...so be it.
Wouldn't want to be in pain for that long!

 

[susan12369]

@war3235, I'm almost 5 weeks since left THR and 11 weeks since right THR, and I'm 49. I've had horrible osteoarthritis for about 6 years. About 3 years ago when I saw an orthopedic surgeon, I was told I was too young, I'd have to lose weight and just live with it. Unfortunately I listened and lived with it (and lost 60 pounds which was good anyway).

I was noticeably younger than anyone else in my pre-surgery class too. Just keep telling yourself that you deserve to live the best life you can, without pain limiting you!

As for post THR activities, my surgeon had almost NO restrictions - the usual stuff about no 90 degrees or crossing legs or anything didn't apply to me. At this point in recovery I was told I have no restrictions, I just need to listen to my body.

Congratulations on going ahead, I hope it goes great and hopefully you will be pleasantly surprised [emoji3]


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[Gone again]

If the joint is bad it's bad. What are you going to do? Doesn't really matter how old you are. Up till about three years ago I was the supervisor and the big guy on the job site. Any thing heavy to be done I took the heavy end.then my hip started to hurt. It degraded quickly. Soon I couldn't even get through the day taking way to much ibuprofen. I felt to young also and I was ticked off about it. But I accepted it and am now 5 weeks post op feeling a lot better and getting my life back.

 

[Layla]

Hi,
I understand feeling too young. I felt young at 60 only because both my parents had hips replaced at age 72. I felt cheated. I wanted a guarantee the prosthetic would last my lifetime. Then I realized there are no guarantees they'll last our lifetime just as we have no guarantee how long we'll live. I finally decided it didn't matter as I don't want to live in pain right now.
If you are in need of a replacement now and don't get it you definitely won't be physically fit. With a new hip you can work toward fitness and easily obtain it. You may have to modify slightly but you will adjust.
I wish you luck and hope you post once in recovery.
A great weekend to you @war3235

 

[Constanze]

@war3235 , don't worry - you'll be all right. But you have my full sympathy. I'm a bit older than you but also felt out of place. My fellow patients in my rehab centre were mainly in their 70s and 80s and not really interested in exercise. They were quite happy to get out of pain.

I like long-distance sport. I did 10 marathons before the operation. I also like long-distance cycling, long-distance swimming and finished several small triathlons. I was lucky enough to have a surgeon who understands the situation of athletes and he practices sport himself. He provided me with a very robust device, titanium, ceramic ball, ceramic lining and encouraged my to exercise. I was back on the exercise bike in the rehab center after 10 days and went swimming after 12 (when the incision was healed well enough and the stitches were out). The rehab centre has a swimming pool. Don't listen to any stupid remarks about what you won't be able to do after the operation. You'll be able to do everything. My surgeon actually said to me exercise was a must for me to combat osteoporosis.

I'm 2 years post-op. Meanwhile, I've done several 10-12 KM runs, 2 half marathon and 1 marathon. With the marathon, I walked part of it, because it was too hot to run, but my hip is fine. I'll try for the same marathon in less than 1 month. If you're interested in running after a hip replacement, check this website: www.hiprunner.com.

Good luck with your surgery. I'd also be happy if we could all read about your recovery here on Bonesmart.

Constanze

 

[war3235]

I really appreciate everyone's word of encouragement. It has been 9 days since my hip replacement. I'm doing better than expected.

Thank you, this board is a great resource.

 

[Mojo333]

Great news war3235!!!!
Hope you are resting, icing, and elevating.
The journey is definitely forward and back at times but mostly due, at least I think in my case, to the tendency to overdo as soon as we see improvement.
Alot of our buds who are disciplined enough to keep it nice and slow avoid alot of the issues the rest of us learned the hard way.
Glad you are getting a good start.
Best wishes.

 

[Constanze]

Congratulations, @war3235 , and
Happy Recovery from
Constanze