New Member

[Guest guest]

Hey

My name is Irwin I am 56 and have OI and my girl friend is adverage height.

Irwin

[Guest guest]

Hi Janice,

I had my left hip replaced 6 weeks ago, my right one done back in

march. I am 33, father of a daughter(10) and son(7). I am getting

around the house without cane, doing laundry, cooking dinner, all of

that fun homemakers jobs. The weather tends to give me fits, and i

do have my down time. Just listen to what your body is telling you.

Push it some, but NOT to much. Any help I can be let me know.

Tim

>

>

> Hello everyone! I'm a 32 year old female who has 11 years under

her

> belt with a THR. I'm scheduled for a revision the week after

> Thanksgiving and was wondering if anyone could offer any recovery

> information. I have a 3 yr old and a 5 mo. old at home and need to

> know how long I'll be needing to solicit outside help. Thanks for

> any input anybody can provide and I'll be happy to share my

> experiences as a new member of this group.

>

> Janice D

[Guest guest]

"I have a 3 yr old and a 5 mo. old at home and need to

know how long I'll be needing to solicit outside help. "

The answer would be...for about 18 years!!

Now, seriously....contact your doctor's office and see what

restrictions you will be on for lifting, carrying weights, etc. Then

figure out how you can pick up one of those precious bundles within

your precautions. If you are full weight bearing, you can kneel on the

operative side, and bend the strong side, so it is still up in front of

you. Then let the little one come to you, or scoop up the baby...that

is the hard one. Then stand up from the half kneeling position.

I had a patient in your same situation recently. She was non-weight

bearing for 6 weeks. She had a walker,and a wheelchair. Her mother

came and spent the day, everyday, for 3 months. Her husband took care

of the children in the evening. She could carry the children in her lap

in the wheelchair, but could not get down to their level. She used her

reacher to pick up items, but the older child was very good a being

helpful.

Find a good Occupational Therapist, and have them come out to your

house, to see what sort of things you could arrange ahead of time so

that you will be more efficient, and be able to handle the baby.

Best of Luck! Marilyn

[Guest guest]

---Hi Donna,

Have you heard of hip resurfacing? I would strongly suggest you check

it out before deciding to have your hips replaced with a THR.

Go here;

surfacehippy

and scroll down till you get to the messages. You may have to register

but if you do it won't be hard to do because you're already a member of

a board.

Lots of times it's the hips causing the back pain and if you get them

fixed, you also get the back pain taken care of. Best wishes, .....

Maxine

In Joint Replacement , " donnammercer "

<donname315@m...> wrote:

>

>

> Hi Group,

> My name is Donna and I am 51 years old. I just recently found out

both

> my hips are bone on bone from arthritis and I need both hips

replaced.

> I also have a collasped disc in my lumbar spine.

> I have severe leg pain in my thighs, knees and left ankle.

> I am schedualed to get a neuro stimulator inserted next week. I was

> wondering if anyone out has one and does it help put off hip surgery

> by taking the pain away?

> Donna

[Guest guest]

Hi Donna – I can only imagine what

pain you are in with troubles with both hips and a spinal disc.  Does your

physician want to treat any of these before the others?  I have had no

experience with a neuro stimulator but am on pain meds and await my hip

replacement surgery on 6/4/05. 

Best of wishes for a resolution of your

troubles!

Cheryl in Missouri

New Member

Hi Group,

My name is Donna and I am 51 years old. I just

recently found out both

my hips are bone on bone from arthritis and I need

both hips replaced.

I also have a collasped disc in my lumbar spine.

I have severe leg pain in my thighs, knees and

left ankle.

I am schedualed to get a neuro stimulator inserted

next week. I was

wondering if anyone out has one and does it help

put off hip surgery

by taking the pain away?

Donna

Be your own

advocate! The best patient is an informed patient!

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[Guest guest]

,

I started to feel "normal" again about three and a half weeks post op for both my THRs. I too went through the feeling initially that I would never be able to do any of the things I used to do, but gradually you do get your life back.

It's easy to get depressed being bed-ridden, but little by little each day you find you can do more and more until finally you get antsy and are looking for things to do.

I can relate to what you're feeling, especially one week post op, but give it some time ... it WILL be worth it

New Member

Hi folks,I am currently 1 week post-op with a LTHR. I am a 47 year old female who was quite active before surgery. I am a nurse and worked on my feet fulltime. I also raise english Mastiffs and showed my own dogs, so ran around a show ring a few times a month. I have 6 Mastiffs who love with me and keep me active!I am currently in a short-term rehab center for PT. I am doing okay so they tell me. But I feel depressed just sitting in a wheelchair or in bed. Of course I am doing my PT. I just would like some thoughts from folks w/replacemnt. How long will it take before I will feel somewhat normal again. At this point I can move my affected leg...and I do use a walker w/about 50% wt. bearing. I can wt. bear as tolerated. My Dr. tells me I will be able to run around a show ring again. I can't picture this at this point of course. Any feedback positive or negative you can share would be appreciated.Thanks R.

[Guest guest]

Hang on ! You are in for the time of your life! You will find joy and jubilation in a few weeks now. Expect depression and know that it is gonna pass quickly. Mine hit about six weeks after. You sit and feel as if you are never going to get to do anything ever again, and then you wake up the next morning and you know you have beat this terrible, painful joint!

Be good to yourself, and sit while you heal. Allow yourself some downtime. Take up quilting, or crocheting, or learn a new song and teach your dogs to howl along with you. Who knows, they may be so good that you all will end up on stage!

You are going to be on your feet before you know it. Driving again, too! I have done three joints and I know.

Blessings,

Marge

Hi folks,I am currently 1 week post-op with a LTHR. I am doing okay so they tell me. But I feel depressed just sitting in a wheelchair or in bed.

I just would like some thoughts from folks w/replacemnt. How long will it take before I will feel somewhat normal again.

[Guest guest]

Hang on ! You are in for the time of your life! You will find joy and jubilation in a few weeks now. Expect depression and know that it is gonna pass quickly. Mine hit about six weeks after. You sit and feel as if you are never going to get to do anything ever again, and then you wake up the next morning and you know you have beat this terrible, painful joint!

Be good to yourself, and sit while you heal. Allow yourself some downtime. Take up quilting, or crocheting, or learn a new song and teach your dogs to howl along with you. Who knows, they may be so good that you all will end up on stage!

You are going to be on your feet before you know it. Driving again, too! I have done three joints and I know.

Blessings,

Marge

Hi folks,I am currently 1 week post-op with a LTHR. I am doing okay so they tell me. But I feel depressed just sitting in a wheelchair or in bed.

I just would like some thoughts from folks w/replacemnt. How long will it take before I will feel somewhat normal again.

[Guest guest]

you wlll be fine. I have been there over a year ago. you will even better

that ever

New Member

> Hi folks,

>

> I am currently 1 week post-op with a LTHR. I am a 47 year old female

> who was quite active before surgery. I am a nurse and worked on my

> feet fulltime. I also raise english Mastiffs and showed my own dogs,

> so ran around a show ring a few times a month. I have 6 Mastiffs who

> love with me and keep me active!

>

> I am currently in a short-term rehab center for PT. I am doing okay

> so they tell me. But I feel depressed just sitting in a wheelchair or

> in bed. Of course I am doing my PT. I just would like some thoughts

> from folks w/replacemnt. How long will it take before I will feel

> somewhat normal again. At this point I can move my affected leg...and

> I do use a walker w/about 50% wt. bearing. I can wt. bear as

> tolerated. My Dr. tells me I will be able to run around a show ring

> again. I can't picture this at this point of course. Any feedback

> positive or negative you can share would be appreciated.

>

> Thanks

> R.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi and welcome!!

I am a dog person too (Alaskan Malamutes).

Hang in there with your THR. After my car accident (it was a REALLY BAD ONE and the reason I am now on this list 24 years later) I was skiing in Europe less than a year later. Keep on keeping on, you think you're not making progress, but every day you get stronger. Keep us posted, and feel free to whine (or you can whine to me directly if the list objects to whining

ML

********

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From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ] On Behalf Of ReaganSent: Monday, July 18, 2005 7:14 PMJoint Replacement Subject: New Member

Hi folks,I am currently 1 week post-op with a LTHR. I am a 47 year old female who was quite active before surgery. I am a nurse and worked on my feet fulltime. I also raise english Mastiffs and showed my own dogs, so ran around a show ring a few times a month. I have 6 Mastiffs who love with me and keep me active!I am currently in a short-term rehab center for PT. I am doing okay so they tell me. But I feel depressed just sitting in a wheelchair or in bed. Of course I am doing my PT. I just would like some thoughts from folks w/replacemnt. How long will it take before I will feel somewhat normal again. At this point I can move my affected leg...and I do use a walker w/about 50% wt. bearing. I can wt. bear as tolerated. My Dr. tells me I will be able to run around a show ring again. I can't picture this at this point of course. Any feedback positive or negative you can share would be appreciated.Thanks R.

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I'm a 44 year old male, 7 weeks post LTHR, and I remember the exact

same feelings, I couldn't imagine normal day to day activites at

your point, the first two weeks are the worst. But, at the beggining

of the third week I started to feel like I had a leg again, and at

week four really felt much better. I would suggest any type of

activity that makes the time pass, like crossword puzzles, video

games, or movies.

Evan.

> Hi folks,

>

> I am currently 1 week post-op with a LTHR. I am a 47 year old

female

> who was quite active before surgery. I am a nurse and worked on

my

> feet fulltime. I also raise english Mastiffs and showed my own

dogs,

> so ran around a show ring a few times a month. I have 6 Mastiffs

who

> love with me and keep me active!

>

> I am currently in a short-term rehab center for PT. I am doing

okay

> so they tell me. But I feel depressed just sitting in a

wheelchair or

> in bed. Of course I am doing my PT. I just would like some

thoughts

> from folks w/replacemnt. How long will it take before I will feel

> somewhat normal again. At this point I can move my affected

leg...and

> I do use a walker w/about 50% wt. bearing. I can wt. bear as

> tolerated. My Dr. tells me I will be able to run around a show

ring

> again. I can't picture this at this point of course. Any

feedback

> positive or negative you can share would be appreciated.

>

> Thanks

> R.

[Guest guest]

,Like everybody who responed to you I thought just like you. I

was partial weight bearing for 6 weeks and then started PT.I am a

respiratory therapist and work 12 hour shifts so I know you are

wondering about working as a nurse again.I took off 6 months because

I wanted to go back to 12 hour shifts.I'm glad to say that I just

ended my first month and feel great.I just ended a very busy night

in the ICU and my hip doesn't hurt at all.Good luck. Ken

-- In Joint Replacement , " Reagan "

<Bigpaws777@t...> wrote:

> Hi folks,

>

> I am currently 1 week post-op with a LTHR. I am a 47 year old

female

> who was quite active before surgery. I am a nurse and worked on

my

> feet fulltime. I also raise english Mastiffs and showed my own

dogs,

> so ran around a show ring a few times a month. I have 6 Mastiffs

who

> love with me and keep me active!

>

> I am currently in a short-term rehab center for PT. I am doing

okay

> so they tell me. But I feel depressed just sitting in a

wheelchair or

> in bed. Of course I am doing my PT. I just would like some

thoughts

> from folks w/replacemnt. How long will it take before I will feel

> somewhat normal again. At this point I can move my affected

leg...and

> I do use a walker w/about 50% wt. bearing. I can wt. bear as

> tolerated. My Dr. tells me I will be able to run around a show

ring

> again. I can't picture this at this point of course. Any

feedback

> positive or negative you can share would be appreciated.

>

> Thanks

> R.

[Guest guest]

,

Hang in there. I had my left hip resurfaced 11 months ago and I felt a

similar

frustration and depression at my inactivity. (I have always been very active

and hate

sitting around for any length of time.) 1 week post-op is probably the worst

time for

you. You are beginning to heal from some big time insults to your body and it

will

only get better from here on in.

One thing that may help if your doctor allows. I found walking around in a

pool felt

absolutely wonderful. My doc provided me with waterproof bandages. You may

have

to wait for the incision to heal completely before he allows it. I could walk

easily in

the shallow end and do gentle bicycle pedaling in the deep end while straddling

a

noodle. It is great for restoring flexibility while keeping weight off the new

equipment.

It will only get better now

Joe in Alaska

> Hi folks,

>

> I am currently 1 week post-op with a LTHR. I am a 47 year old female

> who was quite active before surgery. I am a nurse and worked on my

> feet fulltime. I also raise english Mastiffs and showed my own dogs,

> so ran around a show ring a few times a month. I have 6 Mastiffs who

> love with me and keep me active!

>

> I am currently in a short-term rehab center for PT. I am doing okay

> so they tell me. But I feel depressed just sitting in a wheelchair or

> in bed. Of course I am doing my PT. I just would like some thoughts

> from folks w/replacemnt. How long will it take before I will feel

> somewhat normal again. At this point I can move my affected leg...and

> I do use a walker w/about 50% wt. bearing. I can wt. bear as

> tolerated. My Dr. tells me I will be able to run around a show ring

> again. I can't picture this at this point of course. Any feedback

> positive or negative you can share would be appreciated.

>

> Thanks

> R.

[Guest guest]

: my first thought is get a cart, and take up carting w/ those

mastiffs, let them pull you around!I tried very hard to teach my

Rottweiler to pull a cart, but he balked every time.

If you are WBAT, or 50% WB, I would suggest you park that

wheelchair, and get a move one! Sit in a regular chair as much as

possible when sitting, then walk as much as you can. At one week post

op you are probably still very sore from the surgery, but in another

week you will have a much different look at things. Know that there is

often post-op depression, and sitting in a wheelchair will only add to

that. Work hard at your rehab, that is your full time job right now.

Find a good balance between activity (exercises and walking etc) and

resting, and make sure you are getting enough good nutrition, no treats

hidden in your room....or give the treats to the nursing / rehab staff.

When you are stronger, be sure that the therapists work on " unilateral "

stance balance. That is, standing on one leg. That will be very

important, and the strength in your new hip, for getting back around

those big dogs. They can so easily knock you off balance because of

their bulk, not that they are so active. I would not plan on any of the

show circuits this summer, but you will be just fine for Westminster!

Of course, you don't want to be lifting any of those beasts! But you

should be fine to groom them, get down on the floor to clip nails, if

you need to, but in a few months, after your restrictions are lifted.

You need to watch your hip precautions for a long time, so as not to

dislocate.

Good luck, give those pooches a hug!

Marilyn

Reagan wrote:

> Hi folks,

>

> I am currently 1 week post-op with a LTHR. I am a 47 year old female

> who was quite active before surgery. I am a nurse and worked on my

> feet fulltime. I also raise english Mastiffs and showed my own dogs,

> so ran around a show ring a few times a month. I have 6 Mastiffs who

> love with me and keep me active!

>

> I am currently in a short-term rehab center for PT. I am doing okay

> so they tell me. But I feel depressed just sitting in a wheelchair or

> in bed. Of course I am doing my PT. I just would like some thoughts

> from folks w/replacemnt. How long will it take before I will feel

> somewhat normal again. At this point I can move my affected leg...and

> I do use a walker w/about 50% wt. bearing. I can wt. bear as

> tolerated. My Dr. tells me I will be able to run around a show ring

> again. I can't picture this at this point of course. Any feedback

> positive or negative you can share would be appreciated.

>

> Thanks

> R.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

, Glad to have you.I work in the health care field and I find

that when looking for a good surgeon to ask nurses who work in

hospitals since they know the doctors that are good and not so

good.Also look around for which hospitals do the most hip surgeries

and have programs for this kind of surgery.See if the PT dept.is

involved with therapy while in the hospital usually the more surgeries

they do the more involved they are. Good luck, Ken

-- In Joint Replacement , " Myers "

<budsmom1@c...> wrote:

> My husband Art is 62 and has recently learned that he needs a THR -

his

> hip hurts and his leg is " going out on him " . Doc said there's no

> cartilege left.

> We are going in for his first appointment on October 14. I am the

> researcher, and this group is one of the things I've found. I'm glad

> to find you.

>

> M in Washington State

[Guest guest]

,

Since you are in the research phase, try out this site as well.

surfacehippy/

Joe Alvord Eagle River, Alaska

> My husband Art is 62 and has recently learned that he needs a THR - his

> hip hurts and his leg is " going out on him " . Doc said there's no

> cartilege left.

> We are going in for his first appointment on October 14. I am the

> researcher, and this group is one of the things I've found. I'm glad

> to find you.

>

> M in Washington State

[Guest guest]

laz,

i was 35 when i was diagnosed. my surgeons decided to try a free vascularized fibular graft in an attempt to save my natural hip. it didn't work! lets just say that, that surgery is awful to recover from. when my left hip gets to that stage i will give a surgery like that about 2 seconds of consideration. in other words never again. i definitely say to wait as long as you can but when your life gets restricted to a point where you can't get around or the pain is severe all the time. have the replacement! todays bearing surfaces are so much better than they were even 5 years ago and they can last 15 years plus. i asked my surgeon how long i should wait to have the replacement. he told me that one morning you will wake up and decide that today is the day. you will have put up with the pain until your body said "no more" and you will call me to schedule the surgery

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[Guest guest]

I would certainly agree that you are too young for THR if it is

avoidable. If, after doing the research I suggest, you find that you

must have THR, then opt for one of the ones that has the potential

to last yoour lifetime 1e Ceramic on Ceramin or Metal on Metal. Do

not let them give you metal on polyethylene as it will not last.

To do research, your best avenue is the surfacehippy group at:

[Guest guest]

Hi Jay

I have to echo what your last two messages from and have said.

Investigate

resurfacing, I had both mine resurfaced at 37, and I know of quite a few people

younger

than yourself who have had it done.

There are no limits to what activities I want to do, I had mine done in UK where

it has been

done for many years as standard on younger people and attitudes are much more

relaxed,

we had no restrictions at all post op.

Best Wishes

jane - in Wales UK

>

> Hi Everyone

> I am new to this group. I am 26 and have stage 2 avn in both my hips. I can

walk around

but can't lift anything or due physcial activities " snowboarding, running,

lifting weights or

jumping " . THR was suggested but I think I am way to young for this. Is anyone my

age

going

through this?

> Jay

>

>

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[Guest guest]

I was thinking about the fibular grafting but the recovery is like a year.I am debating on what to due I think holding off until I cant stand it anymore is the right thing to due. b-gcoffey <b-gcoffey@...> wrote:

laz,

i was 35 when i was diagnosed. my surgeons decided to try a free vascularized fibular graft in an attempt to save my natural hip. it didn't work! lets just say that, that surgery is awful to recover from. when my left hip gets to that stage i will give a surgery like that about 2 seconds of consideration. in other words never again. i definitely say to wait as long as you can but when your life gets restricted to a point where you can't get around or the pain is severe all the time. have the replacement! todays bearing surfaces are so much better than they were even 5 years ago and they can last 15 years plus. i asked my surgeon how long i should wait to have the replacement. he told me that one morning you will wake up and decide that today is the day. you will have put up with the pain until your body said "no more" and you will call me to schedule the surgery

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Hi Jane

How long was the recovery after your hip was resurfaced? I didn't even ask the doctor about this procedure, its sounds like a good alternative to thr. I am 6'1" and 235 so I would have to be in for a new hip every 10 years or so. Ouch!! What's it like living in Whales? Must be like CT.

jane <laeticia_demorte@...> wrote:

Hi JayI have to echo what your last two messages from and have said. Investigate resurfacing, I had both mine resurfaced at 37, and I know of quite a few people younger than yourself who have had it done.There are no limits to what activities I want to do, I had mine done in UK where it has been done for many years as standard on younger people and attitudes are much more relaxed, we had no restrictions at all post op.Best Wishesjane - in Wales UK>> Hi Everyone> I am new to this group. I am 26 and have stage 2 avn in both my hips. I can walk around but can't lift anything or due physcial activities " snowboarding, running, lifting weights or jumping". THR was suggested but I think I am way to

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[Guest guest]

Jay

I am 27 and 4 weeks post op on my THR. I also had necrosis to the point where it hurt to walk, sit, stand, sleep. I am really happy with my replacement. By 1 week after surgery I was beginning to move and I had relatively little pain. Now I am walking ( I had other issues so I have to learn to do it right again) and have good movement. I judged the timing on the fact that I couldn't do what I wanted. My quality of life was limited by my hip. You are the only one who can decide what's best for you. I have a metal-on-metal hip which my doctor says can easily last 15 to 20 years. Check out options but do not let anyone discourage you for doing what is best for you.

Deblaz Charcoon <charcoon@...> wrote:

Hi Everyone

I am new to this group. I am 26 and have stage 2 avn in both my hips. I can walk around but can't lift anything or due physcial activities " snowboarding, running, lifting weights or jumping". THR was suggested but I think I am way to young for this. Is anyone my age going through this?

Jay

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[Guest guest]

Hi Deb

How did you get avn? The doctors think snowboarding is what caused mine. How long where you out of work? Did the surgery hurt as much as a core decompression? I am glad to hear you are healing well, will you be able to exercise and play sports?

Jay Debra <mamadaisey@...> wrote:

Jay

I am 27 and 4 weeks post op on my THR. I also had necrosis to the point where it hurt to walk, sit, stand, sleep. I am really happy with my replacement. By 1 week after surgery I was beginning to move and I had relatively little pain. Now I am walking ( I had other issues so I have to learn to do it right again) and have good movement. I judged the timing on the fact that I couldn't do what I wanted. My quality of life was limited by my hip. You are the only one who can decide what's best for you. I have a metal-on-metal hip which my doctor says can easily last 15 to 20 years. Check out options but do not let anyone discourage you for doing what is best for you.

Deblaz Charcoon <charcoon@...> wrote:

Hi Everyone

I am new to this group. I am 26 and have stage 2 avn in both my hips. I can walk around but can't lift anything or due physcial activities " snowboarding, running, lifting weights or jumping". THR was suggested but I think I am way to young for this. Is anyone my age going through this?

Jay

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[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I left out in my other post that I am 6'2 250. I am 7 weeks out from

my bi-lateral resurfacing and am now doing 6 days a week at the gym.

Recumbent bike, treadmills, and ellipical. I have been free of any

walking aids for the last 3 weeks. I live in Long Island across the

sound from you. I traveled to Columbia SC to Dr. Gross who is a

fantastic surgeon. The first contact I ever had with him was when I

sent my x-rays to him. He called me at home on a Sunday night and

spoke to me for 45 mins. He didn't even have dime one from me. How

many other OS's are there like that? Most meet you at their office

with a scapel in their hands. LOL If you want further info visit the

group surfacehippy and/or contact me directly if you like. All the

best to you in your search.

The Altar Boy

Biomet Bi-lateral 58mm/62mm Dr. Gross 8/15,17

> >

> > Hi Everyone

> > I am new to this group. I am 26 and have stage 2 avn in both my

hips. I can walk around

> but can't lift anything or due physcial activities " snowboarding,

running, lifting weights or

> jumping " . THR was suggested but I think I am way to young for

this. Is anyone my age

> going

> through this?

> > Jay

> >

> >

> > ---------------------------------

> > for Good

> > Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.

> >

>

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>

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>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi

Wales is lovely thank you!

My recovery was unremarkable in that it didn't take long, was up and walking

more or less

immediately, hardly any pain and was back riding my horse (mounting from the

ground)

nine weeks after (I could've rode sooner - all blessed by surgeon but horse went

lame!!!!) I

returned to work six weeks after each, I have quite a physical job but know I

could have

gone sooner. What is remarkable is that I am now active, fit and walking tall (I

had been

stooped for years) - my life has been given back to me.

I really suggest you join surface hippy and find a doctor who does both

procedures as

many thr docs in US have some funny ideas about resurfacing.

surfacehippy

you can opt to read messages on the site to save being overloaded with emails.

You will

get amazing advice

Being relatively young I didn't want the risk of all the potential bone loss I

would have had

with each thr, I also didn't fancy having the stem rammed down my femor or

potentially

having restrictions post-op. I was severe bone-on-bone and couldn't carry on and

had to

do something, arthroscopies did nothing to help.

Good luck with your research

jane - still in Wales

> >

> > Hi Everyone

> > I am new to this group. I am 26 and have stage 2 avn in both my hips. I can

walk

around

> but can't lift anything or due physcial activities " snowboarding, running,

lifting weights

or

> jumping " . THR was suggested but I think I am way to young for this. Is anyone

my age

> going

> through this?

> > Jay

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