@hopefulwife1 I had a total hip replacement at Mayo Clinic three years ago. I was very frightened before surgery because I kept thinking my hip and back pain could get worse instead of better. It took a lot of PT and exercise on my part but I feel much better now and look forward to the x-country ski season this year.

I can imagine how awful it is that after all this time your husband's pain did not diminish and his concerns were not considered seriously.

I have not had a revision. I do know people who have had revisions for a variety of reasons including the one your husband has now. I'm thinking of one friend who is older than me (I'm 70) and I can barely keep up with her. She had a revision in one hip and then a total hip replacement last year in the other hip. She is a retired plastic surgeon so you can imagine how she would have preferred to be awake during her surgery and directing everyone in the OR!

Your husband is in very good hands at Mayo Clinic. Their team approach is unlike any other I have experienced. One of your husband's team members will be assigned to you as the caregiver during your husband's surgery so you will never feel out of the loop and I hope you will feel as supported as my husband did during my surgery.

I wish your husband and you all the best as his surgery comes closer in time.

Will you come back and let me know if you have questions? How are you feeling today? How is your husband feeling?