Guest guest Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 Hi, Interesting turn of events. I had one OS tell me that since I have an old injury, 15 year old osteotomy that has come to the end of it's effectiveness and 40% grade 4 (bone on bone) arthritis that is symptomatic bending to 50 degrees, I need a hip replacement. He gave me choices and said it's the right time. I tend to agree since I can't sit for any lenght of time...just writing this is painful..I'm 43 and pretty lean. I went to a well respected OS for a second opinion and he said live with it for as long as you can. Cope with the pain. Another two years would make a big difference..He is a well respected surgeon who doesn't think 40% wear is bad, he considers a collapse bad enough for THR and that's when I should do it. I cannot hike, bike, walk, even get comfortably to the other side of my back yard or to the blanket on the beach. I have a husband who I love and we like to travel,....we have kids, age 8 and 9 who like to bike, hike, play tennis, have me pitch to them, I need to chase them around the neighborhood and pool during the summer...this year I won't be able to. They may have to go to camp full time. My husband has taken over house work and cleaning. I fold laundry, cook and sweep. Where is the line for standard of living? Any insight? HELP! Allie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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