Just starting the new journey

nh_user_654218 · March 23, 2015, 6:37pm

Hi there just referred to orthopedic surgeon to discuss having hip replacement so relieved to find a forum is here to support this life changing journey so hi there everybody 🙌

nh_user_594963 · March 23, 2015, 6:43pm

how old are you tashi

nh_user_595044 · March 23, 2015, 6:45pm

Hi to you to . I am 9 weeks post op this week .

mary

south wales

nh_user_642573 · March 23, 2015, 6:46pm

Hi there. We are all in various stages of waiting or post op recovery. You will learn all sorts of useful things here. Don't be afraid to ask. I am 5 days post-op so still early days for me!

nh_user_542648 · March 23, 2015, 6:52pm

I am 14 weeks post op now and feeling just great, although still being careful. Hope everything goes well for you and don't be afraid to ask questions if there is anything bothering you.

nh_user_594093 · March 23, 2015, 6:52pm

Hi tashipenny

Welcome to the group, its a brilliant place to get support and questions answered but always be led firstly by your own consultant.

anon53727290 · March 23, 2015, 7:00pm

Hi tashipenny and welcome

Linnet x

nh_user_654218 · March 23, 2015, 7:08pm

Thanks everybody! . I am 56 in August also also diagnosed with MS so i hope this doesn't effect my recovery too much.Acupuncture and Scenar has kept me free of pain up to now but the Arthritis is still there. (Caused by motorcycle RTA in 1979 ) so time to rebuild me 😇

anon53727290 · March 23, 2015, 7:27pm

Hi Tash you will find a great group of people here who will support you all the way and answer any question no matter how silly or personal it might seem

nh_user_631028 · March 23, 2015, 7:34pm

Hiya,

Welcome to the hippie club smile

I am 19 days post op and getting lot of help, advic and support from many friendly and so helpfull hippies. Any questions fire away, you will have great support here.

Best wishes to you

nh_user_595380 · March 23, 2015, 7:49pm

Hi there and welcome!!! You will find everyone really friendly here!!!

Don't hesitate to ask any question. We have all experience a THR and we all have different experiences along with different tips. Good luck to you - Ginny USA NJ

nh_user_654218 · March 23, 2015, 7:52pm

Just wondering do we get a choice of make of hip on NHS?

nh_user_595044 · March 23, 2015, 8:01pm

I asked for a pink one but no joy habha . Sorry just my sense of humour . I didn't think to ask was so glad to be having it done at last .

Wasnt something I would have thought of x

nh_user_654218 · March 23, 2015, 8:02pm

Ps. I am in UK Near Stoke Mandeville!

nh_user_594093 · March 23, 2015, 8:10pm

You can try but it's usually your surgeon that will make the decision based on longevity of the hip and suitability to a persons health.

anon53727290 · March 24, 2015, 10:42am

I thought about this but actually, I want the surgeon to use the type he's most comfortable with.

anon53727290 · March 24, 2015, 11:28am

Hi. Welcome to this group I am sure you are going to find this hippies forum invaluable. I am three weeks post op now and refer to it every day as all the advice and discussions fro others helps in a big way. Best of luck to you.

nh_user_654218 · March 24, 2015, 12:54pm

Thanks for support i know this forum will be of great helpone hippie to another😇

nh_user_654218 · March 24, 2015, 8:56pm

My friend had surgery given by sarah muirhead-Allwood in London who

Implanted a Taylor made prosthesis has anyone experienced this?