So I'm not new to the hippie group. I had my right hip replaced on Jan. 4th 2017. To give an overview of my stroy, ex- military. Hurt my right hip in the military and found out I had dysplasia, labral tear with femoral impengement. But it took them six years to fix. I had my first right hip surgery December 17th 2015, this was a key hole surgery just to repair the tear and impengement. It only made things worse. I finally found a doctor willing to correct the deformity (hip dysplasia) with a replacement. The doctor told me when they went in that I was bone on bone with a lot of damage and deteroation and serve arthritis and it was a good thing we did a replacement, mind you I was only 33 at the time. So healed, no complication,went through physical therapy and strenght training because I had a lot of muscle atrophy. About four months into strenght training my left hip started to hurt and do the same thing my right was doing. I was devastated and heart broken, depressed, mad. How could this be happening? I am so young. was I over doing It? Did the six years of compensating caught up? I finally broke down and went back to my orthopedic doctor for my left hip now. And turns out I had dysplasia in that one too. That the socket was deformed. So he felt it best since I was expecting the same symptoms as my right to do another hip replacement. So my surgery was on October 4th of this year. So I offically have both replaced and I'm only 34. I know I can't compare surgeries. I know I can't be upset or mad, angry, depressed. I know I can't think that I'm starting over again and I defiantly can't feel sorry for myself or ask why me. I do hate hearing your so young... the doctor said I had bone on bone with deteroation and the start of arthritis and said it was much needed for this hip as well and felt he made the right choice by replacing that one to. I just hope I can now go on with my life and be pain free and be able to actually live life. I know one thing even thought I had an idea of what to expect, it still doesn't make it any easier. As of right now no complications, I hope it stays that way. To all thoes hippies recovery or facing a surgery you got this and we are strong.
Hi Linsey,
I had a Left Hip Replacement in June this year like you it was due to Hip Dysplasia, I was 39 years old when I first got symptoms, I had an active lifestyle and job so it hit me hard, I didn't have any choice but to have surgery in the end, steroids and physio didn't work, I couldn't walk far and sitting down was excruciatingly painful.
I have Dysplasia in my other hip too, I have an open appointment to see my consultant as although it was causing me pain like my left hip, it is currently okay, I have been told that sometimes this happens as its no longer compensating but I will need it replaced at some point, he can't tell me when but I'm hoping I get another 5 years at least!
My whole life has changed I've recently found a new job working in fashion retail, I no longer jog I've settled for long walks instead, I am really glad I chose to have my children at a young age and grateful I was able to enjoy gymnastics and all the sports I had done in my teens with no issues, I am sad that this has happened to me as I'm 42 now but try not to dwell on this as I can do a lot more now than prior to surgery.
I know what you mean by hearing people say you are too young and I definitely felt it when I went to a hospital appointment for a group session and there wasn't anyone under the age of 70, I did feel like why am I here?
But now I've moved away from thinking why me and it's not fair to accepting this is my life now and focusing on the things I can do rather than what I can't, and doing it all without pain.
Thank you for sharing your story and the positive message, wishing you all the best in the future and many, many happy active years with your new hips, and that goes for each and everyone of us brave hippies.
A very positive post, you have a wonderful attitude Linsey and that can only be beneficial to you and others. At 52 I felt a bit like the young un in the hospital but soon realised that hip replacements benefit people if ALL ages. I am 3 1/2 weeks post op and can already feel the benefits! As you say ‘keep strong’ this site is so supportive and informative I gonon every day xx all the best
Morning linsey39536. What a story! I can see how easy it is to say “why me”!! It’s really great how you have rose above all this!! 2 hip replacements! I too had hip dysplasia was born with it. I finally decided on hip replacement just last year. Was bone on bone and lost a little over an inch and a half in lenght. Unfortunately I dislocated my first hip replacement and wound up having a total hip revision. Six weeks non weight bearing and no hip exercises or hip flexion past 80 degrees. I was devastated and depressed. I was mad and wondered “why me.”...I’m 14 months out now and am doing better but having nerve pain and sensitivity in my thigh. But your story gives me hope that I too will be ok, be strong 💪🏽. Thank you for sharing. Wishing you all the best and God’s blessings too. Hugs 🤗Linda
Hey Linsey, I am proud of you you're , your attitude is very good we are all given the hand that we are given , lm a cyborg , all due to arthritis also call degenerated disc disease, first was the fusion lower lumbar twice 96 or 98 next A knee replacement into the in in 2010 followed by A revision in the same year January 9, 2017 left hip replacement February 13 same year it dislocated, I never felt pain like that in my life they pushed it back again in the emergency room I am eight months post and I have terrible nerve pain in my thigh my foot my hip , l lived a very hard living as a young man , working outdoors in the cold , sleeping outdoors , getting hurt use to Box and orther rough things . But l try to turn it over , and accept what l cannot change , not easy but doable. God bless . Mike ny
Linsey,
Sorry that you have had such a rough time; glad to hear that you can finally look to moving on with your pain free life. At your age, you've got a lot to look forward to. You indicated that there was a great delay in getting your first THR, I'm assuming that was through a Veterans Program; was this in the US or somewhere else? For the record, if you served in the US military, or any of our partner nations, you deserve our respect and better service from the medical establishment. "WE APPRECIATE YOUR SERVICE" Ann 82 year old Veteran said that. Bill