Hip Replacement

OMG...OMG...OMG....I have a surgery date to get my hip replaced!!!! It's October 22 . I am so excited that I almost cried in the doctors office.   He told me that actually both my hips are bad, but he said if the left one is not bothering me than we won't bother it!  He may have to break my thigh bone to get my leg straight again, it bows out due to the displasia(bone loss).  He also informed me that my knees are horrible...duh...I knew that...anyway he said that my knees would probably be worse than the hip to replace.   But I DON"T CARE...I am so ready for this!!!    Thanks for letting me share. I wll keep you posted.

yea !!!!Julia you will be up and running before you know it. that is awesome.   Jan

I had my left hip replaced in July 2003 and my right hip replaced in November 2003 Best thing I ever did for myself other than have gastric bypass surgery.. You will be so glad to have it done. Good luck. Scott

OOOOOOO CONGRATS! my mom had one of hers done a yr ago and she claims now it was he rhip not her back that bothered her all of these years. good luck! and please keep us posted! nutti

Julie,

I know you must be estastic!!! You will be able to throw away that walker and wheel chair in no time!!! May God Bless You with a uneventful surgery and a very speedy recovery!!! Brenda

Julie,   I am so happy you are going to have the surgery.  It was in 2001 that I had my surgery done.  It was so easy.  I was in the hospital 5 days and well worth it, as the pain was no longer there.What a difference when the pain is gone.  If you have any questions please contact me.  Colette

Oh my gosh,  thanks for the replys.  Its good to hear that people have had positive results with this surgery. I have to admit, I am more nervous about this surgery than I was the lower body lift and thigh lift.    Take care, Julie