Am due to see a consultant soon about my hip pain, my doctors said I may need replacement hip or something called resurfacing op.
Anyone out there who has experience of either op\/
I`m fit/active not over weight & mid 60`s. Will this help in my recovery?
How long will this take? As I live on my own will I need someone with me for some days after?
i had both my hips replaced when i was 59 within 3 months ,must admit couldn't have managed on my own for first few weeks as i was on crutches and not allowed to bend so i needed help dressing and having my sexy surgical socks changed (had to keep them on 6 weeks )also because of crutches couldn't carry things eg cups of coffee ,meals and so forth .The pain i suffered before the op went straight away .
A THR (Total Hip Replacement) usually takes 45-60 minutes operating time, depending on the type of hip replacement you have and the skill of the surgeon.
Your recovery time will indeed be shorter due to the factors you've mentioned.
Thanks for all your replies. Hate those horrible socks, not sure I can get someone to stay 6 weeks though. Might need to get my many friends to help!
Am under NHS which locally is a very good hospital.