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What to do after multiple surgeries from hip replacement?
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Nov 6, 2022 | Replies (27)Comment receiving replies
I had a total right hip replacement 20 months ago. Had 4 surgeries and 3 infecctions. I was on 2 IV antibiotics a day for 5 months and then pills for another 4 months. I was nauseated all the time and lost 52 pounds. After 9 months with Infectious Disease the infections had cleared up. I have a hip spacer not a true hip. After 20 months I still need canes to walk. I am very frustrated. The Dr. says I am doing well but I am going to seek a second opinion.
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You've been through a lot - and you will get through this. Like you I had consecqutive infections, multiple rounds of home IV antibiotics, spacers, etc - for me this went on for 7 years - 13 hip surgeries later I am infection free, antibiotic free and enjoying life. Unfortunately due to deformed bones to start with and partially my choice, they could not put another hip replacement in on my left side so I had a Girdlestone procedure where they take out everything and I have no left hip joint at all - yes I do have to use a walker to walk - some do not - but I am live, well and able to do most of what I could do before. Msg me if you would like more details. Paula
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So sorry. Sounds unacceptable to me...so much pain for sooo long .