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I had THR replacement of my left hip 8 years ago with no complications and my latest THR of my right hip was just 6 month ago, 7-16-2012, and again, completely happy with the results. Unfortunately, there are some surgeries that just do not turn out as well as we would like. I thank God I am one of the lucky ones who has no problems. But I do sympathize with any of you out there who have had different outcomes from their surgeries. Again, I do know it happens.
Hopefully this new medication will give you the results you expected from the original surgery. Sounds like you're on the right track.
Good luck, and please keep us posted on how you're progressing, OK. And God bless.View Thread


I certainly hope your surgeon is right. Keep us posted on how you're doing, OK?View Thread

Let us know how you're doing, ok?View Thread

I was on cortisone for awhile...the injections helped some, but not worth the side effects the drug caused. I now have Ulcerative Colitis and my gastro Dr. put me on cortisone low dose for that disease. It helped, but getting off of it is pure hell. It's a good/bad drug, that's about all I can say.
I guess it wouldn't hurt to try Synvisc, but with bone on bone, I really don't think it would help. Ask your Dr. all about it and get as much info as you can. Then make your decision.
Good luck.View Thread

Make a list of questions you have, such as both knees at once, rehab time, risks, etc. etc. I'm sure your Dr. will have a lot of information to give you.
As far as your age goes, if you have bone on bone pain, it will only get worse. I would think your Dr. would recommend it.
I'm sure you will make the right decision. Continuous pain that will only get worse, or the surgery, which will get your life back, pain free. Keep us informed on what your decision is, and post surgery, how you're doing. We do care on this site.
God bless.View Thread

I would highly recommend the hip surgery. The pain relief after having bone on bone pain for a couple of years was a God send. I didn't want the first one 8 years ago, but that one went so well and I didn't argue for a moment about the second one I had done this past July 16,2012.View Thread

Almost 8 years ago, when I was 66, I had my right knee replaced and I can only say that from the day after surgery, the pain I had put up with for two years, was GONE, and only the surgical discomfort was there. I will never forget the way I felt when I realized the surgery was a success. Yes, there was recovery and physical therapy, but it was only continuing to be successful from the day of the surgery on.
I feel bad for those who have had a negative experience. But it does happen.
I can only say that go into this surgery with a POSITIVE attitude, and keep that going during your recovery. Don't get down, and by all means, try not to listen to the negative stories. Do whatever your surgeon requests, and take a good attitude regarding your physical therapy. No, it's not easy, but doing what you should do will, 99% of the time, be positive.
Good luck. Keep in touch and remember, we're here for you and can't wait to hear your positive comments about your surgery. God bless.View Thread

Sometimes there is no rhyme or reason for these things occurring. But then again, sometimes there is a reason, and we just can't quite zero in on it. And then all of a sudden a light bulb goes off in our head and we think "OMG, I forgot about that bump or slip while walking" etc. etc. etc.
Try the ice tho. And let us know how you're doing. And again, see a doctor if it's no better in a few days.View Thread

I had more post op pain with the knee, and that was to be expected. I also had 3 weeks in home PT and then 6 weeks out patient PT. I can honestly say that after I was done with all of my PT, I got along fine. And it got better just about every day. I did continue with my exercises at home for at least a month after my out patient PT was finished.
Lets face it...TKR is major surgery (as is THR), but if you do everything you're expected to do, it is manageable and the post op pain, at least for me, was so much lower than before the surgery. I will say that it took about a good 3-4 months after the surgery for me to say "I feel great". And I have to say I haven't had a problem of any kind with that knee. Thank God. I know many do, however.
Let us know how you're doing. That's what this site is for...we help each and share good and bad results. Keep your chin up, and more than anything, THINK POSITIVE!!! That is so important. God bless.View Thread
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