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If you're living without a hip like me, please reach out to me.....
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Oct 25, 2023 | Replies (143)Comment receiving replies
Hello I’m nicole I’m 36 and have 3 kids 7, 6 and 10 years old. I had a hip repair which failed then a replacement that got infected bad I was septic, they took it out and I had a girdlestone procedure. That was in July 2018. I’ve been without a hip joint ever since..my surgeon won’t touch me again. I’m doing pretty good I suppose I workout every day I can walk fine without a cane but have the crazy limp.. I use a cane in public though... and have a lift in my shoe I bought on amazon..i know if I didn’t start working out like a maniac I wouldn’t be able to do these things. I can do squats and stairs are easy now I use an exercise bike daily... but it was definitely hard thinking I’m gonna be like this forever. I’m scared to have another replacement because of the risk of infection coming back. I’m so glad I’m not the only one!!
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@nicoleb21809 You are doing amazingly well. It just shows what determination can do, I’m sure it was hard work getting to where you are.
I hope you will find a very excellent surgeon to get another opinion from. You are awfully young to have no hope for improvement. There’s a hospital in NYC, The Hospital For Special Surgery that is the #1 hospital in the country for orthopedics. There is also a hospital in Boston that is renowned for orthopedics, New England Baptist.
@brenda02 I too was never a fan of exercise but I have forced myself to do it. I belong to a health club and go there 6 days a week, alternating the pool and the gym. I hate going but once there I’m OK, and when I’m done with my routine I feel very self-satisfied that I did it. My son is extremely fit, works out a lot, but even he says that no one really likes to go!
I am 72 and have just been doing this for 3 or 4 years. From what I’ve been told it’s even more important as we age because we naturally lose strength and it also helps with bone strength. If you can get a personal trainer for a few sessions to get started that’s a good way. I had some physical therapy and transitioned what I did there to the gym. If you can get a referral for PT I think that’s the best way because they know what is best for you and your circumstances. Once you get started it does get easier.
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I'm surprised the Girdlestone Procedure was done. It's rarely done anymore. Was this your only option? What were your co-morbidies that forced this procedure? I went septic actually three different times and I guess I will have to thank my surgeons for not going that route. I do deal with serious co-morbidies too. If you're not having fevers anymore, you're infection free. I'm happy to hear that you are doing well and can walk. That's not usually the case. You're in a low percentage of people who are able to walk. Since you're healthy you might want to get another opinion on whether you can receive a prothesis again if you want.
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@nicoleb21809 Welcome to connect I admire you in not letting this problem without a hip define you Congrats to you .Think upon another operation till you get an answer and feel right about it God bless you