Re: Landis and Hip Replacements

[Guest guest]

Sassy....Thanks for the advice.....I need as much as i can absorb both

negative and positive before I undertake this procedure. I am so

sorry you have had such a rough time and you seem like you have come

out ahead of the game if not physically, emotionally . I am 62 years

old which means I am a postmenopausal woman. I have osteoporosis. I

had been on hormone replacement therapy, than abruptly taken off and

so went the estrogen and my bone density. I have danced all of my

life and have consequently a lot of arthritis and joint damage. I am

taking a big risk having my hip resurfaced instead of a large femoral

head THR because the risk of fracture for the femoral head in the

resurface is far greater for me because of the bone density and

age....I found a great doc and I want the resurface so i can continue

to dance without worrying about dislocations and ROM. I realize

anything can happen. I have never had surgery and I have 2 grown sons

with natural childbirth. I have never been in a hospital except for

that and i consider myself very lucky. As

you said I have done the research and I realize my age, but at a

certain point, the outcome is in God's and the surgeon's hands. I am

a recovering alcoholic and have been sober for 20 years this last March, I

am moore afraid of pain meds and addiction than the surgery. It took

me so long to get sober. I am on 2 600milg, of motrin a day and

acupuncture treatment. If I wait too long the time frame of too much

damage to the hip will occur and i will not be able to try the

resurface. If this fractures, than i still have the alternative of a

THR and not a revision.

[Guest guest]

I am taking a big risk having my hip resurfaced instead of a large femoral head THR If I wait too long the time frame of too much damage to the hip will occur and i will not be able to try the resurface. If this fractures, than i still have the alternative of a THR and not a revision. >>> Good job researching your alternatives in treatment . I know you won't regret it! Least in looking back regardless of what's to come you can say you viewed all options and made a WELL thought through decision for yourself. I agree with opting to try resurface first... it buys time and saves your femural head. As to "added risk" with any choice some patients have complications... but none are perfect regardless of your choice~ they all have benefits & draw backs... it boils down to exactly what you mentioned God's hand in what's meant to be~ I believe all things happen for a reason & purpose and for some of us... I believe we're given our inflictions because we are strong enough 2 carry the burden but more importantly... to help others see even in bad there is good if we seek to find it. You keep thinking positive and regardless of what the future of your hip might hold... wear a smile & make the most of it! If your here... your blessed and the day has purpose regardless of how your making your way through it.

I am a recovering alcoholic and have been sober for 20 years this last March, I am more afraid of pain meds and addiction than the surgery. >>> Congrats on the 20 yrs. being sober what an accomplishment <HUGE PAT ON THE BACK!> Job well done! I commend you for your strength in over coming an addiction! I understand your concern with the matter of pain killers~ but one HUGE benefit is on your side... YOU ARE AWARE... you once had a problem that you've over come! You know most certainly the aspects of your life it effected and the damanage it did while under the influence... it's something I'm sure you never want 2 see again take over your life. And that's exactly what will make the difference! Drinkers often endulge in liquid and never think twice about other drugs, so I for one wouldn't worry much about it~ Once upon a time had a drug habit... pills and marijuana amoung other habits... there was and always will be the worry for returning. Lots of counseling and support groups have been the key to my success in "getting out of the loop" & helping 2 open my eyes however it's been MY determination in having a better life for myself and MY CHOICES which have broke the cycle! The same is true with you... regardless of whether you've had support groups or "assistance" in opening your eyes.... it's YOUR CHOICE that's made the difference in what you've become. That will never change But speak to your physician about your worries for safe measure~ there are meds which are non-addictive available and would be less of a risk 2 you. Just continue being honest with yourself and remember if you were strong enough to seek getting sober that's the hardest step~ admitting you have a problem... continueing is difficult but reeps way more of a reward to your life then turning back. When you look at those pill bottles... see them for exactly what they are~ meds in your time of need NOT a high for relief avoiding reality! I'm sure you'll do just fine... it's your strength that's gotten you this far and a surgery won't take that away from you.

I am so sorry you have had such a rough time and you seem like you have come out ahead of the game if not physically, emotionally. >>> Awww ty ... Can't say however that I'm sorry things are the way they are~ even with a bad THR it's brought about life lessons which has been a huge benefit to me. I try to look at it in terms of what I've gained and not what I miss or have lost. I have a much greater appreciation for the simple things in life and feel kinda as though I refused to slow down so God intervened and made the adjustment for me! I miss painting my toe nails, hiking wood lines to find the right fishing spot with my kids & husband amoung a list of other things~ but I've gained such an appreciation for SITTING & WATCHING things TODAY rather then being neck deep in all the "doings" and having time for little that actually made a difference in anything but a bigger home, huger wallet or future events I might not even live to see tomorrow! I reach harder to help others see the positive aspects even in bad situations and am more blessed then I ever realized before. I'll have to admit... prior to my THR I "THOUGHT" I truly was living when in truth~ even with all I did do... it was more of an exsistance based on "what might be tomorrow" now I know I LIVE life 2 the FULLEST and I do it daily with gratitude for what EACH day brings all 2 itself~ cherishing every moment... not just the ones I like. And pain... I once thought to be an aggreviation which limited my life~ I too have found a greater appreciation for it. If I have it... least I'm still FEELING and too.... if it hurts <giggling> then I'm certain it's still attatched!