Hi there fellow hippies I don't know if any of you remember me ? I had a THR on my right hip at the end of April . Prior to the operation I was really fit and training a lot but was in lots of pain afterwards and getting no sleep + plus on strong pain killers .obviously I was nervous before the op but looking back know it is was of the best decisions I've made in my life because since the op I'm 100% pain free . I had the op at the end of April and was back at work on the 8 th of June , also I was back at the gym the day after my 6 week check up and the surgeon told me I could start getting fit again.when I exercise now it feels marvellous and really strong and to see me walk you wouldn't know I've had it done .the only problem I've had is that my sleep is not the best even though I'm pain free , apparently it is common after this op ????. So ANYONE who's having this op soon , don't worry you'll be fine trust me ,just take it easy after the op until you have your 1st check up .All the best Scott 🙂
Hi I forgot to say I'm 42 years old .... Getting on now lol
Hi Scott, I remember you as my op was shortly after yours on 8th June. I too am almost back to normal and have been back at work for nearly 4 weeks now. Everything is great - no pain etc. but yes, my sleep is broken. I'm not sure if every time I turn over my subconscious is waking me up as I slept on my back for a long time. Another hippie where a positive approach really helped, well done you x
Hi Scott,
Wow !!! well done and thank you for sharing ...
big warm hug
renee
That's wonderful to hear Scott. Positive stories like yours really help allay any fears I have about getting my hip replaced (I'm just waiting for a date). Thanks so much for sharing.
Hi Scott, this week i had another appointment to see the specalist and he has advised trying a steroid injection in my hip. Both hips are causing me pain and he has also said i need to let him know when i want the left hip which is worse done.
Did you ever try the injections before your op and if so did they work very well?
Also how long were you on the waiting list? Im just a bit unsure when to get the ball rolling with this.
Im generally pretty fit but starting to struggle in the gym and dont want my leg getting too weak before op.
Thanks Scott
No I didn't have injections , I tried to get them but the surgeon said it would only last a couple of months so I didn't bother having them ..
I wasn't waiting long for the op , I went to see the surgeon about 1 year ago and he said see how long you can manage before the pain gets too much , because he said I was a bit young for the op .. I could only last a couple of months with the pain so I went back and told him I'd had enough , then I was shocked when he said I could have the op in 4 weeks time ... but like I said before looking back now .. it feels like I've never had a bad hip 😃
Hi my first consultant gave me a steroid injection which was great and gave me 3 months pain free. He said I could have up to 3 of these. Once it wore off the pain was worse and he said I did not need a hip replacement. My private physio thought different and I arranged a private appointment with a consultant who operates on the premiership football players.
He immediately transferred me to his NHS through the choose to book system. My first op was where he went in with a camera to see what was going on. It was suspected that I had a torn cartilage. Because the previous consultant had not dealt with my condition and it was now much worse I needed a right hip replacement. I had no waiting list and I was able to choose a time that suited me. I am having the procedure on the 23rd.
My advice to you is do your research. Then choose a specialist surgeon through the NHS choose to book system. If there is going to be a wait then a steroid injection is a good interim measure.
Think my specalist wants me to hang in there because of my age 43 but i am starting to struggle a bit. Taking tablets for the pain most days now. Its not agonising pain but a constant nagging pain that tires me out.
Oh well will try the injection and then maybe after it wears out get my name down on the list. Not looking forward to that!!
Sounds like yours has gone well though!
Ok thanks, didnt tealise you could pick your own surgeon?
Will check it out.
Both my hips are shot to bits. Not much wear left on them at all. No idea why?
Thank you Scott your post takes a little of my anxiety away. I am just waiting to hear when I will go in. Could be anytime now and I have to admit I very frightened 
Yes it was reassuring. I go in on the 23rd of this month. I have a top notch surgeon but am very apprehensive.
Will let you know better after the op on the 23rd. Not looking forward to the 6 week recovery. Lol
The recovery isn't as bad as you think it will be. The important thing to remember is that you will quickly being a much better situation than you are now.
It is good to hear how well you've done Scot. Congratulations.
I am 7 months and not as good as I would have liked but suspect that much of this is due to the 2nd hip which is over-ready to be done.
Re sleep - it was much the same story for me, BUT .... over the last 10 days, I have started to sleep through with only one or two breaks. It feels MAHVELLLOUS ( trying to channel Billy Crystal)!
So ... relief may be ahead soon. But as I start this process over again Tuesday for the 2nd hip I suspect sleep will be at a premium yet again.
Best of luck with your continued recovery and thanks for the update.
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You're post was exactly what I needed to hear at this point in time. My surgery is in 2 1/2 weeks and I doubt that I could be more scared. I read every post that comes to me and most are very upbeat. But sometimes I just start thinking of the things that can go wrong. Also there's the pain, sleeplessness, restrictions, etc. I guess that this is fairly normal but it's soo good to read a post like yours when I'm getting ready to have my surgery. I do hope that you keep up the updates. xoxo
Thanks for sharing, Scott
Best of luck for a contained recovery.
continued recovery. . .
Scott, according to an article in Bonesmart, 34% of THRs are done on people are between the ages of 45 and 64. Plenty of people on the forum here and on Bonesmart are your age or younger (some in their twenties and teens). If you need one, you need one, regardless of age. You can't function properly in life with severe pain and disability. Hope you get relief soon!