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@radcalrose

Hi. Sorry to hear the problems you are having. I went into having a left hip replacement and it fell apart. Went back in to having a hip revision which went well but 4 days before going home I had a lot of pain and went to the hospital and had a big infection and was told they have to take the hip out. I was shocked when my surgeon told me since I had a hip replacement on my right hip and had no problem. I also developed a drop foot on my left side. It has been very difficult since I get groin pain when I walk. I have to take antibiotics for the rest of my life. I did have a shoe lift put on and I feel better because it balances you out. I also have a problem with my left rotator cuff which gives me pain but I can’t do anything now since I need both hands on the walker.
I asked my surgeon about getting another hip in the future and gave hope that I can but I need to lose weight. I was also advised by another orthopedic surgeon to go to the Mayo Clinic since they deal with problems like this. It is always best to go for a second opinion. I’m getting a little better but it takes time. I hope for you nothing but the best. You take care🙏

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I personally don’t want another surgeon to touch me for as long as live, I major PTSD from the whole situation and am terrified of another surgeon touching me, I had to endure 8 surgeries just this past year due to the hip replacement and infection, I’d rather just go on without one and learn to walk the best I can with the help of tools to get me to a good spot, I use a wheelchair when I go to events and grocery shopping because the pain of being on it too long is unbearable. I’ve had second opinions and I’ve been told the same to lose weight which I already dropped a ton being in a care center for almost a year. But yeah thanks for reaching out and I wish you much luck in the future with whatever comes your way and your decisions, but mine is to stay without the hip .