Hi - I'm now four weeks' post-revision of right THR and I really felt a turning point on Friday when I noticed the pain had diminished down to about 1 all day. I'm still taking co-codamol four times a day but spacing the doses evenly to keep on top of any pain. I did a 25 minute walk yesterday in the sunshine which left me a bit tired and achey but in a good way - all those muscles complaining after not being used for over 2 months! It's thanks to everyone on here for their support and advice as I was getting quite depressed, so thank you. It's just knowing there are other people out there going through the same, and worse, that keeps us going. Each day is a step nearer to full health and another day to be thankful for.
Revision good news is great to share - and congratulations on your recovery.
Would you mind telling us why you needed a revision - apologies if you have already posted this somewhere - co-codamol after 10 months rather mashes the memory ...
Woohoo! Happy you are feeling better. It does get better everyday I feel. I'm almost two weeks out of revision and feel so much better. I'm almost pain free getting out of bed!!
Hi Christine - I had bilateral hip replacements 20 years ago and in July this year the right one decided to disintegrate rather suddenly such that I had the revision last month.
I seem to be unusual in the fact that I don't suffer from arthritis as my hip problem was one that I was born with.
Hi Christine - I had bilateral hip replacements 20 years ago and in July this year the right one decided to disintegrate rather suddenly such that I had the revision last month.
I seem to be unusual in the fact that I don't suffer from arthritis as my hip problem was one that I was born with.
I have deformed birth hips - mum noticed at the time but was brushed off, One is dysplasia - so worn out as too shallow , the other too covered so impingeing. Between them they have worn out early...
Your good news on revision and pain reduction is great - good luck and no return to skipping - not just yet anyway
It's hard to believe that these birth defects are still going undetected. I know every baby is screened for 'clicky' hips but not every dislocated hip clicks - mine didn't and the OS at the time (1955 - when I was 18 months old) said he would be very surprised if I had anything wrong with my hips. Turned out on x-ray they were the worst ones he'd ever seen!!! I think they should definitely take more notice of what mum's have to say - they know their baby better than anyone even if they are first time mothers. I have made both my girls very aware that when they have their babies (one has already had 2) they should have my CDH problem recorded in their notes so that the paediatrician can take more care. I believe it is hereditary but can skip generations. Not sure which side of the family my problem came from.
I am having my 18 year old hip replaced. Had x ray had bone scan. Have to see consultant on 4th Nov. Are there any other procedures to go throughj? I was hoping to have it done before Christmas. What do you think?
Hi Eileen. Are you in UK or US? I am in UK. When it was decided that I needed my revision urgently I had a pre-op assessment which included a blood test and ECG. I'd already had an x-ray and didn't need a bone scan. The assessment nurse also went through my home circumstances, eg anyone at home to help me, stairs etc. I'm only 5ft 2" so I didn't need any chair or loo raisers but if I had done they would have got that sorted out for me. About 3 days before admission I had to have another blood test for cross-matching in case I needed any blood in theatre. If they've said you will be done before Christmas the chances are they will get your pre-op assessment done quickly so you are ready to go in when they have a slot on the list. Also, they gave me 6 high energy drinks to take 4 the night before I went into hospital and 2 before 6am on the morning of admission. This was to help with post-op recovery and they certainly helped me.
I'm 6 weeks post-revision now and although still taking some pain relief (low-dose Co-codamol), I'm generally only using one crutch to get around and yesterday enrolled at a local gym with swimming pool so that I can do some gentle swimming to get my muscles going again.
Just remember, everyone is different. Don't get downhearted if you're not leaping around within a couple of weeks. Listen to your body and recover in your own time.
I hope this is helpful to you but if you have any further queries just ask away - this site has given me lots of support for which I'm very grateful.