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Borg Warner · Posted 16 Jun 2012, 22:09 #1

Just 12 years ago I did a rather silly thing and planted myself in a hedge in North Wales whilst riding my Triumph Speed triple (my bad). Smacked my left leg through the pelvis - ouch. Well it's caught up with me and now it's getting difficult to walk very far and I'm getting a lot of "discomfort" in the leg and knee. I've yet to see a specialist but it looks like it will have to be replaced at some time in the future. My question is has anyone on here any experience of such replacements, either directly or know someone who has?

Bernard · Posted 17 Jun 2012, 08:32 #2

I know several friends who have had replacements, being of the age group that am.

They have made rapid trouble free recoveries although one does hear of the occasional horror story. One of the younger ones had his hip joints re-lined rather than replaced, his was not such a rapid recovery but he had to walk several miles each day during the process and was somewhat despondent at times. Mind you, he is a naturally miserable type and I think that makes a difference to recovery.

The one thing that concerns me is the projected life of the new hips but none seem to be very bothered about that aspect, all being happy to have reduced pain and better mobility.

Borg Warner · Posted 17 Jun 2012, 12:45 #3

Cheers Bernard

I fall in to the category of one of the younger ones being "only" 50. Just hope they decide to do it that's all. Over and done with so to speak. But being the age I am would I need another in 10-15 years?

Jumper · Posted 17 Jun 2012, 14:27 #4

My younger sister devoted half her life to children's nursing (Myrtle Street,Liverpool) and so knew the ins and outs of the NHS. After all the heartbreak of those years, and still only in her fourties, she was diagnosed with a pernicious strain of arthritis in all her large joints. Now, 15years on, she has had new ankles, knees, hips, shoulders and elbows. (She's a saint but, apart from mum who did the same job, the only one in the family). She hasn't had Seb Coe on the 'phone yet but she gets about a lot better. She says yes, it was a difficult time comfort wise, but infinitely preferable to the alternative and nothing to worry about. The last op (hip) she was fully concious and watched it on the big screen. Not sure I'd do that though. You've just got to take your time (ie make the most of the opportunity to take it easy for a change).

PaulT · Posted 17 Jun 2012, 16:34 #5

There was some concern regarding long term effects therefore only carried out on older people. However, the first were a long time ago so a lot of knowledge has been gained.

Think you would be fine to go ahead with it. One of the hospitals that I worked at had a regional centre and all the patients seemed over the moon with the results.

Borg Warner · Posted 17 Jun 2012, 17:40 #6

Thanks guys.

Jumper, your sister sounds a real hero, watching it on TV. Now I do have quite a strong constitution but that strong????

I think I'm just worried about when they'll do it. Swmbo's already banned me from any strenuous activities.

Will just have to wait and see.

Thanks again.

bluey9 · Posted 25 Jun 2012, 10:15 #7

Hi Borg
I'm 45 and have had three hip replacements... don't laugh.
The first when I was 28, second at 32 and third at 37 (revision of first).
If you're in pain then get it done... no question.
I have metal-metal implants but I believe the best option these days is ceramic.

Let me know if you have any questions.
If you're in pain then this is a great op for getting back to a normal life.

Cheers
Bluey

Borg Warner · Posted 28 Jun 2012, 11:19 #8

bluey9 wrote:Hi Borg
I'm 45 and have had three hip replacements... don't laugh.
The first when I was 28, second at 32 and third at 37 (revision of first).
If you're in pain then get it done... no question.
I have metal-metal implants but I believe the best option these days is ceramic.

Let me know if you have any questions.
If you're in pain then this is a great op for getting back to a normal life.

Cheers
Bluey

Three John OMG.

I've had to mow the lawn over 2 days and kept on being woken up each night with pain. Now the knee is also starting to give me grief, but I understand this can be referred pain? I've just had my referral date as the 21 August, so not too long. I also understand that the NHS is still keeping to its 18-week waiting time so maybe not too long to wait providing the specialist agrees of course.

TBH the op itself don't bother me too much (putting a brave face on), it's how long off work, I enjoy my job, and are you ok to drive a manual car after.

Regards

Gary M

bluey9 · Posted 28 Jun 2012, 15:59 #9

Hi Gary
If you do every exercise they tell you to then the recovery can be quite quick. I think a manual car will be about 6 weeks from surgery. But, you'll probably feel up to it by 4-5 if you don't go mad (presuming left will be replaced).
It's a really successful op and well worth it to be free of pain. If you get paid sick leave then take it... you'll be amazed how you manage to fill the time.
Trying to sleep at night will be tough for the first 2 weeks unless you naturally sleep on your back. Taking time to get better and not rushing back into daily life too quickly will pay dividends in the long run.

All the best with it. Keep us updated. If there's anything I can help with then gimme a shout.

Cheers
Bluey

PS The knee pain will just be a knock on effect. I thought both knees and ankles were kaput. But it was just my adjusted posture and gait that caused the pain.

Bernard · Posted 28 Jun 2012, 16:19 #10

We get a Tesco delivery driver, shall we say not in the first flush of youth, who was off for only 6 weeks with his hip replacement. He said that he had no problems at all and he does many deliveries a day in a Transit style van.

Borg Warner · Posted 28 Jun 2012, 19:26 #11

Cheers guys.

I think it's the unknown that gets us?

I'll let you know how it goes.

Gary M.

bluey9 · Posted 29 Jun 2012, 08:54 #12

Bernard wrote:We get a Tesco delivery driver, shall we say not in the first flush of youth, who was off for only 6 weeks with his hip replacement. He said that he had no problems at all and he does many deliveries a day in a Transit style van.

Hi Bernard
Everyone has different rates of recovery and some people unfortuneately done have the luxury of full pay while off recuperating.
I could hit golf balls at just under 6 weeks but took the three months I was allowed to get fully recovered. I wasn't one for having sick leave in the lead up to the op so figured I might as well do it right.

Cheers
Bluey

Borg Warner · Posted 06 Nov 2012, 18:03 #13

Saw the surgeon today, well her sidekick actually.

Booked in for the 10 December; a Monday. Off over Christmas with a 6 week recovery time period. Was a bit shocked to be told it would be so soon. A bit of a challenge apparently due to previous damage and, as I still have some metalwork in there, they are looking to using metal rather than a ceramic one.

Now I know daytime telly is truly appalling, so is it PS3 or X-box?

Mick · Posted 06 Nov 2012, 18:17 #14

Ipad, lots of films, music and books to read using Kindle App plus internet access by wi-fi. But then I'm not a games player so can't make a comment on your chosen options.
Hope it all goes well for you.

Dave Goody · Posted 07 Nov 2012, 13:27 #15

A friend of mines son had a road accident when about 7 years old, leg broken. Due to being set badly he always had a slight limp which meant additional pressure at a wrong angle on the knee joint. In his 20s he was a good golfer, handicap about 8 but big problems with his swing caused by the knee. He had a new knee in his late 20s and his handicap went to 0 in 12 months. He is now the Pro at a local club.
Go for it, Dave

Borg Warner · Posted 07 Nov 2012, 18:02 #16

Cheers guys.

I'm very fortunate to work for an understanding employer. I've got three weeks off beforehand which means we can get the bathroom sorted as well as getting a TV in the bedroom as well as other bits-n-pieces.

Got at least 6 books to read, don't do the Kindle thing, San's a real book worm and even the word is band. Lol.

Hopefully with the Landy now on the drive I'll at least have some motoring mobility, but sure I'll be on here a lot.

Currently trawling YouTube looking at Hip Videos. Yuk!!!

Gary

pob06 · Posted 08 Nov 2012, 20:18 #17

Good luck mate, was chatting to the doctors and nurses etc (as you do when bored) during my hospitalisation last year and we got onto this subject and they were saying the tech and knowledge has come on leaps and bounds and the recovery is much much quicker and less painful.

I would also say Kindle, also a Creative Zen/Ipod, smartphone with internet access and a portable dvd player and headphones for the hospital visit, then for passing recovery time, facebook and sites like this - oh and nurses like Jelly babies ;o)

Borg Warner · Posted 09 Nov 2012, 16:49 #18

Been told, because of the previous damage, I'm most likely to have to have a metal implant, which I understand are older technology?

I like nurses, sorry Jelly Babies too.

Borg Warner · Posted 09 Dec 2012, 09:32 #19

Well if everything goes according to plan should be in this time tomorrow. Gulp!!

Out on Friday maybe even Thursday if I'm good, then it's feet up (but less than 90 degrees lol) over Christmas.

kandyman · Posted 09 Dec 2012, 10:14 #20

Good luck, hope it all goes well for you.

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