Hip replacement

Bones, joints and muscles
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hi just a update about. A pre-assessment I have been waiting 5years for my hip replaced see the doctor on the 13th June got my letter to go for my assessment on 21st June that to me is quick don't know how long I shall be waiting after it anyone any ideas how long it might be 

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I saw my surgeon on the 2nd June for my second hip replacement and am in on the 23rd might be quick as it is my second my first one was in December but from being assessed by Dr then seeing surgeon after it took about 3 months before op hope this helps but I think it is pretty different for everyone x good luck :-) xx

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Hi I had my pre-op on 23rd may, I got my op date letter on 15th June and my op is booked for 23th July. Think that it varies

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It's best to not wait to long. Damage to the joint can be a difficult recovery. The sooner you can set it up the better. Your dr will tell you the same thing. Once you have the THR it takes about 6 months to get thru a recovery back to normal life. 

 

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Great news! I won't comment on wait times as our experience here in Canada won't be relevant to you. l will encourage you to your ducks in a row though. Check Graham's list and check it twice!

Cheers,

Linda

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Hi Vanessa thanks for getting back to me if you are right it will be about 8 weeks which is not to bad many thanks xx

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Michelle thanks for replying it will make it around about 8 weeks which will not be to bad hope you go alright with your op and it is a success mine can go both ways but as I'm in a wheelchair anywhere it won't matter to much to me many thanks xx

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hi hope I hope I'm not waiting much loner now been waiting 5yrs already but as I'm in a wheelchair they say I'm not a high pryorart so with a bit of luck it will not be long many thanks xx

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I hope you get thru this soon. All us hippies are in Hugh hopes that you will be dancing by this time next year!

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Hi Linda thanks for getting back to me much appreciated yes I will look up Graham's list I have waited 5yrs for this as I'm in a wheelchair soon I don't come high on the list as someone who is walking but never mind many thanks xx

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Thank you,I hope u get the results u want

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hi gothiclady, 

I am not a big help here either as I live in Holland -

good luck and I too hope that you get the results you want ...

big warm hug

renee

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Depends on where you are in the world - and if you are relying on free (UK NHS), or private treatment, and demand in your area.

From my experience only a few weeks - see my blog.

The website address is in my personal info here ...

   https://patient.info/forums/profiles/rocketman-sg6uk-907025

and on the moderator's "useful resources" page at

   https://patient.info/forums/discuss/thr-useful-resources-487147

Best wishes

Graham - 🚀💃