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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
Hey Robin - I too am a one hip wonder!!! Congenital birth defects; surgeries as a child then severe osteoarthritis so hip replacements started in my 30's. I am now 57 and 13 hip surgeries later I have no left hip. Multiple bouts of infection, several dislocations, basically any complication one can have I've had and multiple times. I get around with use of a walker but essentially do everything I used to just real slow - yes falls are scary. I'm still adjusting too and would love to hear from you.
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I'm always glad to hear from those of you "in the trenches" living without a hip.
My 'cousin twin' and I had our first round of replacements the same month at age 53, she soon contracted MRSA from the VA hospital where she worked and went through years of surgeries and treatments and eventually landed in a wheelchair. She had an abusive spouse who kept saying "you can't" but 3 years ago her kids/step-kids removed her to her supportive daughter's home, where she has lost weight, controlled diabetes, gotten on the cochlear implant path, and gotten OUT of the wheelchair in the house. Now at 70 she is beginning to see possibilities, and I am thrilled to have her back.
I loved hearing that you can do what you need/want, just slower. Hang on to that positive attitude - living our best lives in spite of challenges is what Connect is all about.
Sue