A lot of you will know me and a lot of you will be quite new to forum and you count just as much.
I have been a member of this forum for over a year now l think and l just stumbled upon it when l found out l needed both hips replaced. There is not a day goes by l don't think about how lucky l was to find it. It got me through 2 hip repacements the good and bad times and l met loads of great people some who have become friends for life.
I urge all the new people not to give up on this forum as its the thing.that helped me the most was speaking to people who understood what l.was going through and could help with anything. As much as you might have a supportive family nobody really unerstands ýou apart from other hippies. People think ater a few months you are healed as you look ok on the outside but unfortunatly inside it takes a lot longer to heal. I would not change my new hips for anything, l know its not the same for everyone and some of you have had complications and went through hard times again thats where this forum is here for support. .
I was getting on great after my 2 hip replacements and then unfortunatly my knees started getting sore and found out l needed to new knee's as well. Well it made me feel l was a 43 year old with a 70 year old body. It pulled me back into a bad place and l tried the knee forum but could not setttle at 1st as l.have always been on the hip forum.and new everyone but liz (lizard) was going through same and had joined the knee forum and eventually you see its just the same as the hip forum its just that l new everyone on the hip forum and it was always going to have a place in my heart.
I have had my 1st knee replacement and jeeze people were not joking when they said it was a lot harder than the hip. I am 7 weeks post op and decided l am taking a break from.surgery for as lonģ as l can half a year or a year hopefully if my knee holds out as that was honestly the hardest operstion l have endured. Altjough it will hopefully be worth it and it will not stop. me from.getting my other done when needs be.
I start back work on monday so won't be on as much but l will.never leave alltigether.. but honestly guys its the best place for anyone going through thr's and l hope you all get as much help and comfort and frienship as l have from peo5ple from all over the world. I never thought l would take to something like this as l am not really a social media type but this is something diffrent for people of all ages from 17 to 80 we all share the same experiences.i hope you get as much out it as l do.
Good luck to all of you thats still to go through it and them that have just been through it. Remember nothing is taboo to talk about as there is a lot of things that comes with hip.replacements and l.would say Rocket and Renee are like the mum.and dad of the forum. They are brilliant and its always good to get a laugh along the way.
I don't know if you remember me, I have had a lot of discussions with you and personal messaging.
Its lovely to hear from you and I'm glad you are getting on well. I'm nearly 8
months post op and still having problems with my foot. After advice off people on this forum about asking for a nerve conduction test, I've finally got
them to agree to send me but I'm still waiting for the appointment.
I hope you enjoy it back at work, and I'm glad you feel it was all worth it. I'm having problems with my knee but I'm reluctant to mention it to the doctor after hearing how bad the operation is. I always seem to have other problems after one is treated.
Morning! Wow 2 hips done!! I still can't believe how people do both! I'm still trying to get used to one. But you are right this forum has been pretty good! I just came on late July after my first right hip replacement. Then a dislocation, then a revision. Currently am at a low point. Glad to hear you are doing well. Wish you all the best for your knees!! Healing prayers to you! Hugs, 🤗🤗. LD. And thanks for your note!
Yes l do remember you hun l have spoke to that many people on this forum you forget everyone until you hear from you again. Sorry to hear you are still having issues with your foot but at getting something done now. Its nice to hear you again. Just been and seen about getting a blue badge and was granted one for 3 years. Could not beleive l got one at all but l suppose l have had 3 joints replaced in the last 10 months. And have still to get other knee done eekkk. Hope l can hold off as long as possible. .
You are certainly right about this forum and it's lovely, generous membersas great as my personal network is, you are exactly right. Non-hipsters simply cannot appreciate Wat we go through. It is sooo good to sign on (at any time of day I might add) to get great advice and encouragement that is nuanced by personal knowledge of the rollercoaster journey we are on. I appreciate this deeply. Thanks for your encouragement and willingness to bring perspective to discussions - despite the barrage of life events and complications you've faced over the last year+.
So ... a wee return to 'normal' life! I hope it a saner pace with less drama and the comfort of being more 'in control' - even if it is just 'til your next tkr.
Laura, Thanks for the encouragement. Sometime I feel so alone in this pain after hip replacement. I had a bone scan yesterday and am awaiting the results. As I wrote before my hip feels great but the side of my knee on thehip replacement is killing me. I can barley walk. I hope they have an answer for me because this pain is killing meand it is having an effect on my life. I am new to this site and have appreciated all the encouragment and letter to share. Take care of yourself and good luck.
Hi Lors Glad to see you well.Having also had a hip and a knee I totally agree with the pain level being so great with the knee.The hard part of my knee is that it hurt a great deal for a prolonged period but the healing was more consistent than with the hip.
Hi My Goodness you have really been through a lot. I had my hip done last year. Well sadly I am in trouble as I am so scared and also a carer for my Hubby, who like me also has Osteo-arthritis. of his hips, knees , but I am trying magnet therapy and also reflexology. And drinking cherry jiuce all good things. This forum is great. We are all so different. And sorry if I go on . regards Amandah
dear sweet Laura, That is a big decision you made - will it be on a part time basis ? We have travelled together for a while now, haven't we ... I too would not have known what to do without this forum ...especially since I live alone and quite isolated - It has been and still is great company - I learned so much - the priceless tips, support and understanding made it all so much easier for me to deal with this - We usually stumble upon this forum when there is a concern, a pain we have or think something is wrong - there are others too, but for some reason this one spoke "my language" - It is great that you are ready to move on - You can be proud of yourself - Love to hear how you are getting on, so please come back okay? big warm hugMummy Renee
You are back to work finally hun! Well done! Good luck with it all, don't plan too much at the weekend as you will be tired (but in a good way) and I am so happy for you that you are going back to life with three new joints no less!!
0Thanks Rose l am q0uite nervous although it is only monday and 0tueday for half days the 1st week then gradually building it up. I am never going back full time. Me and my husband talked it over and worked it out r5
Well done you. I bet it's a great feeling getting back to normal after all you have been through in the last 10 months. It's been just over 8 months for me and the only thing I'm holding on to is hoping things will improve when I'm 12 months. I just think it's my age I'm 80 now 😀
What l was saying about my work l am going back 3 days a week starting in a few weeks. Right now l am using my holidays to do a phased return for a few weeks until they sort my contract.
We just decided after the year we have had we worked out we have more than enough to give up our jobs alltogether but we are not doing that yet. We are both gonna do wednesday to friday that way l still have my private medical insurance and the wages l make are all going into a savings account at work so that we have plenty enough savings for when l do give it up and we can live on marks wage with enough left for things that turn up like insurances and things. We have paid our house of and my car that l just got new so we have no debt.
Why not as we have no children and nobody to leave our money to so we may as well enjoy our life as u don't know whats round the corner as we have seen this year. I have had 3 major surgeries still got 1 knee to do but it can wait a year hopefully. Then mark got really ill with the brain virus thankfully he came out the other side and now my mum is right in the middle of cancer treatment and its hit her really hard so l need to spend as much time with her as l can as she is really struggling. I just pray it works as its been a really hard 2 weeks. She goes back in to hospital tom morning for her 3rd week of chemo and radiotherapy but is really feeling the effects now and its so hard to watch. She has little to no energy and her mind has sort of went she cant remember things and she is never like that but l am just putting it down to the treatment ans she has major anxiety so l have had to speak to hospital to give her something for anxiety. Today (sunday) will be her worst day as she just cries about going back in. So l need a lot of time off just now for visiting and when she has a dad time and freaks out we have to go in and calm her down. But 2 weeks and we will hopefully get the best news that the treatment has worked. I am a stresshead just now plus going back to work after a year eeekkk.
I am very happy to hear that you and Mark were able to make those decisions re work. With all the caregiving you are doing, you have been stretched for a long, long time. Add in the three ops and I seriously don't know how you coped. Good luck with your Mom - that is such a hard path; she is lucky to have your support.
I know things are not great, but you sound in a much better space with all these decisions behind you. Big hugs.
Take care and drop in every once in a while to let us know how you are doing or to get a little love.