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Answer 1

I had my first hip joint replacement on 12/27/05 and the second one on 3/9/06. It's less than 6 months and I'm mowing the lawn and riding my bike. AND I'M 62 years young. Don't be afraid to have it done - get all the facts and just do it. Best of luck !!

Answer 2

I work on an orthopaedic specialist hip replacement ward and I have seen so many people worrying about this type of operation. If your hospital is anything like mine you will spend about 10-21 days in hospital in all depending on how you progress. Before you go into theatre a surgeon will come and visit you to let you know what will happen. When you 'go under' you may have a general anaesthetic or a sedative with a nerve blocker (it numbs your leg from hip to knee) either way you won't feel or remember a thing. The operation itself is about 45 minutes long with an extra 30 mins for prep. Afterwards you will go back to the ward for a little R&R. you should then get some physio and will be encouraged to get out of bed the 24 hours after the op. if you put your mind to it you will be out of the hospital within 10 days and should have an out-patients appointment 1 month later.
I know it is difficult but you mustn’t worry, these guys are professionals and have probably carried out hundreds of replacements. I have seen 99 year olds go in with a smile on their face and leave hospital 10 days later. I am sure if they can do it so can you.
Good luck!

Answer 3

It's natural to be afraid of something you've never been through before, so don't feel bad because you're scared. There are many people who have had this surgery and are out there now walking around and enjoying their lives. Nothing in life is 100%,
but the odds of no complications from this surgery are great. If you have the chance to live without pain or difficulty walking you should take it. It's okay to be nervous, but I think in the back of your mind you know what you have to do. Have someone hold you hand to help you through it, but do whatever it takes, because after it's all over and your up walking around and enjoying life you'll be glad you did it.

Aysha

Answer 4

Going under the knife if a scary thing for the average person. You have to think positive, pray and believe that everything will be alright. I'm sure if you are a religious or spiritual person but if you are then you should more than understand what I'm talking about. If not then the only thing I can tell you is to have good thoughts and hope for the best.

Answer 5

Hip replacement surgery is so advanced now and the recovery period is about six weeks. That includes physical therapy. Please ask your ortho doctor how many has he done and does he use autoglous blood (your own). You will do just fine. Don't wait too long you may destroy good bone in the interim and the surgery may not go as well. Good Luck!

Answer 6

Please let me assure you that the medical community has that operation so "down pat" that it's as easy as removing your tonsils. Well, it may involve more than removing your tonsils, but it's no more dangerous when you consider the numbers of times they've done it. I had to have part of my leg removed after a train accident, and as much as I hated the thought of losing my leg, and as scared of doctors and hospitals as I am, I had to have it done, just like you. And so, I resigned myself to it and gave my trust to God and the doctors and nurses, and now, six years later, I'm running around wherever and whenever I want. If you think I'm kidding, I want you to know that a month or so ago, when my wife and I were out burning some brush, a spark of the fire landed in some nearby woods and started a fire. I RAN, literally RAN, through the woods and brush and vines, to the fire, carrying a small fire extinguisher, put the fire out, and then RAN, and I do mean RAN, back to my truck, up to the house, filled up some gallon jugs of water, sped back to the fire, and RAN through the woods again, and finished cooling off the burned area. And I got tripped several times by the vines. But as I fell, I got back up so fast my butt didn't even recognize that it had landed abruptly on the ground before I had it up already and on the run again. Now that was my leg. But I do know an older lady, a dear friend of mine, who just celebrated her 85th birthday, and she had a hip and knee replacement done around 10 or so years ago, and she's moving around so much now, what with a part time job and active in all her "Senior Citizen" activities, that I can't even call her. I have to wait for her to call us. And she doesn't have a computer so I can't e-mail or IM her. I'm around 30 years younger than her, and as fast as we are we still can't find her most of the time from all her running around. Believe me, I don't know how old you are or why you have to have a hip replacement, but worrying is one thing you don't have to do. If you're scared of doctors and hospitals, etc., well, I can understand, and you'll have to hand your worries over to God. He takes excellent care of such worries. I have first hand experience in such matters. When my dad had a severe accident that just ruined his leg, he didn't have a knee replacement, for whatever reason. I think fear had a great deal to do with it, but in his last years before he died, 25 years after the accident, he repeatedly stated his regret for being so afraid and not getting it replaced. Trust me on this one, you have absolutely nothing to be afraid of, unless you just like being afraid. Good luck to ya. Ahhh, luck has nothing to do with it. God Bless you!!

Answer 7

How much pain are you in? How much does the dysfunctional joint compromise your activities of daily living? If it is significant enough, you'll get over your fears and wonder why you didn't have it done sooner.

If you decide to have it done, the most common complication that can be life threatening is pneumonia. After surgery, get your BUTT out of bed asap. Have someone with you at all times, someone you know that want let you get lazy

Good luck!

Answer 8

If you're worried that there will be trouble and want encouragement - I know personally 3 people who have had it done and are so glad, can walk so much better now. I don't know anyone who has had a bad experience with it. If you just want to know you're not alone - I'm guessing I'm not the only one who has prayed for you by nickname (He knows who you are) and will do so again. He will be with you through the whole thing, just trust Him.

Answer 9

Two of my patients got hip surgery in India through one company called forerunners healthcare.One was a candidate for total hip replacement and the other was a candidate for hip resurgacing.
Both are doing extremely fine since 1 year.

I strongly recommend you to get your hip surgery in India.You will save lots of money.Orthopaedic surgery is very cheap in India.This company is very famous in India that arranges orthopaedic surgery for foreigners in India.They are called the Forerunners Healthcare.I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories.

I have also read that they arrange financing for american and canadian patients as all surgery is not covered by insurance.They also have photos pasted of their International patients.You can checkout their website.The cost savings are incredible.As a doctor i personally believe that your hip surgery can be easily handled in India as the quality of healthcare available here is simply best in the world.The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.

My cousin also got her knee surgery for acl repair in India through the forerunners healthcare .SHe is more than very happy with the results.She just paid 25% of the amount she was quoted in USA and is all praise for this forerunners healthcare company.hope this helps

http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com

Answer 10

I think everyone is afraid to a certain extent, more from wondering how the surgery will go and if it will help. You are normal.