So fed up at the moment - feel I'm just existing waiting for my second hip op. Had the first one done at the end of Feb and it is doing fine - but the other one is bone on bone and now I have one nice straight leg I'm even more aware of the twist on the other one. Struggling through the working week and no energy for doing anything else . disturbed sleep every night with pain. Just had a long weekend off and tried to do a bit of gardening - used a kneeler and only did half hour at a time - but boy am I suffering for it! Really reaaly need a date for my op! Sorry folks - just need a moan somewhere people actually understand.
dear Shirley ... I am in the same situation as you are - R THR March 16 and found out on May 13 that other hip needs THR as well - not helpin, is it... I have been given notice to move out of this house by August 01 ... yigh ... went out to look at places yesterday and now it is back to the couch -
I am right there with you - hang in there and be kind to your self -
Hi Shirley and Renee, I'm in Toronto and not so patiently waiting..I had my right hip done last august and thankfully a speedy and complete recovery which I'm so thankful but my doctor knowing my left was just as bad as right puts you back to the end of the wait list and I could be waiting one to two years....how is that???? We have these maxing new hips and yet we still are just as crippled... let's see who gets in first???good luck to all of us!!
Hi Shirley
None of us like making a nuisance of ourselves, but when it comes to your health, you sometimes have to. I pestered the life out of my surgeon's and his colleagues secretaries and in the end wrote to the chief exec. That got things moving!
I was like you, pain day and night and absolutely and utterley exhausted - also still working full time and looking after my 91 yr old mother. Some days, I felt as if I could not carry on
Whilst we are all in the same boat, you can only look after yourself and do the best for your family, so do be assertive.
I know how you feel and it's not pleasant - I do so hope you get a date soon
Take care, there is light at the end of the tunnel
Kind regards Linda
On my God Patricia - one or two years? That is terrible! I had to go back through the referral procedure but should get it done this year. Makes me feel guilty for moaning . hugs to you. X
I feel for you rennee - don't need extra hassle - arthritis is enough to cope with. Hope you don't have to wait too long. X
I am actively chasing them. Had to go back to gp for new referral - know that has been done . currently waiting for consultant to say whether he is happy to list me or whether he needs to see me again. Hoping it's the later as he looked at my discharge X rays in April and said he was happy to do the other one. Have actually emailed again today as was told he should have looked at this on Thursday. I know I'm in a better position than many - to be honest think I'm just feeling very down as i've overdone things! X
Hi Shirley
I have stayed in constant contact with my surgeon and his secretary. I had my left hip done on April 14th. A few weeks after having it done my right hip collapsed and oh boy the pain of that and my right knee is more pain than I was ever in before.I am getting my right hip done early July. If you are really hurting contact your suregeons secretary and make sure they havn't forgotten about you. Tell her you really are suffering and can you have an appointment to see your surgeon again. If it is affecting your life that much they need to know
Shirley, don't worry about moaning...pain is pain and it is all relevent to our own situations....trust me I've tried being nice to the Doctor's secretary, even finding something we share in common, but the bottom line is Mt. Sianai is a teaching hospital and their attitude is DON'T CALL US WE WILL CALL YOU!!!
I asked to be put on the cancellation list only to be told EVERYONE IS ON THE CANCELLATION LIST...these people have an answer for everything...but who knows I just may get called this summer, that is what happened last year...if I do get called I'll be going out and buying a lottery ticket!!!
I'll be watching to see everyone's progress,
Patricia (Aurora Ontario)
Hi Shirley, I am the same, Had my right done 16May, and is going fine, getting about much better than I was, but my left, was the worse one of the two, so the Surgeon said, but not if you were inside me... I was scared I had knackered my right knee as well, but now its done not the case, I am left sided, so my weak leg has now become my strong leg, seeing the surgeon nect wed, for my 6 week check and I hope a preop for the left side to be done as soon as I can be sheduled.
Yes all our lives are on hold, damned big surprise I was not ready for......after leading a very fit and healthy lifestyle for so long... Wearing my hips out...
Thanks for sharing, and please post, even if it is just to say you are getting on better as it btightens my day to read nice things here about others in the same boat as myself.
Kind regards Ian.
I know how you feel and I'm still waiting for my first one! The trouble is the other one's coming out in sympathy now and I wish I could do them both at once.I'm on morphine and paracetomol, my GP upped the dosage last week but I've got to carry on at work until 30th July. Moan all you want, you're worth it!
I know exactly how you feel. I had my right hip replaced on March 16th and saw surgeon in late April.. I am now back to the bottom of the list for the left hip. Here in Canada the wait is terrible. It will be at least 9 - 12 months. I am on a short all cancellation list but doubt I will be called. Meanwhile I try not to fall since the left hip keeps going out on me and thus need to take a cane everywhere. Doc say just take it easy and lots of drugs. I am doing neither. Need to exercise and hate taking drugs.
Isabelle, if you don't mind me asking where are you...I'm in Aurora, north of Toronto and my doctor is Alan Gross at Mt. Siani in Toronto.
I think my right was a lateral but to tell the truth I never asked what approach he used as I wanted him so it didn't really matter what it was...I understand that here in Canada (at least Toronto) they only do lateral as you need special beds for the others, which we don't have or don't want to have?
Also did you have any home care...I was in hospital one night and sent home even though I had stairs to bedroom/bath and no one at home...I was so stressed but in the end it worked out ok, I could do stairs fine and except for meals didn't really need anyone.
Oh yes, I had outpatient physio for l8 sessions and was sent to my family doctor to have the stitches out...my scar is about 9 inches long (really not an issue)....
It is just nice to compare apples to apples as many here are in the UK or USA, so it would be interesting to see what service you got here in Canada.
Thanks,
Patricia
Hi Patricia, I am in southern Alberta (Claresholm) and had my surgery inL Lethbridge on March 16th. I did not have any home care as my husband is retired and he took over my care. I have not had any physio just walking and stretching. On Tuesday I had my 3 month check up and was given the all clear to drop restrictions. I want to start riding my bike but surgeon suggested stationary cycle but I do not have one. I also need my other hip done and even though it is seriously compromised and keeps going out on me I am back at the bottom of the list. I think it is awful the way we are treated in Canada regarding quotas for that type of surgery.
Sitting in a similar place waiting for my first hip. I am 45 and struggle to get dressed. I have cut back on everything and still have pain. I'm on nor span patch, panadol and endone at night. The pain is isolating and today I've had tears and it's only 11am. Good to read I'm not alone but terrible too to hear so much suffering. Shirley I hope your and for everyone waiting the wait is short and time passes quickly,
Hi Georgie ... I am so sorry to read that you are in so much pain --- it is such a lonely time, isn't it ? but this forum and everybody on it, is such a big support ... do you have a date for surgery already ?
be very gentle with your self - try to relax your muscles as much as possible and breathe in to the pain ... hang in there, love ..
warm hug
renee
Hi georgie
oh dear, sorry you are feeling so down today
I am on day 9 post op and I know how the Pre op pain drags you down but try to think positively - nothing lasts forever and you will get your operation eventually and feel well again
This is a great forum and you will get lots of support and friendship
Keep cheerful and I hope your day improves
Kind regards Linda xx💞💞
Thankyou for your kind words Renee, am certainly feeling the love!!
Thanks Linda I'm on a countdown 11 days to go. Love this forum it's amazing. My day has ended well thank you, glass of cider with an endone!!
Yeah - I have a date - 13th August. With apologies to those waiting, but I am so happy right now. Seems rediculous to be this happy about having another major op - but if it goes as well as the first one I can have my life back.