Hip Replacement

cupcake1 being told news like this does throw you off balance and it feels unfair to be stopped in your tracks. I recently had a foot op which I waited six months for but knew I needed for a couple of years. Now I can get on with life again. Once its done you will be so much more able to enjoy life. I know lots of people who are golfing, walking, playing bowls and walking netball all sorts since having their hips done and have never looked back. I hope its done soon and you don't have to wait too long. Good Luck xx

Don't feel cheated - the hip replacement will give you your life back.

Unfortunately mine did not work so well - but I know so many people with replacements and ALL have been just fine. The man who helps me with the garden was out of action for a few weeks and is now back digging, lifting and generally functioning normally and pain free.

I made the mistake of falling over the other day and landing slap on my replacement hip. It is still jolly sore but, as I have osteoporosis, I am sure if I had fallen onto the other hip I would be in hospital right now having a fractured hip repaired! So, whatever else it might be, my new hip is strong!!!

I am afraid that as you get older bits start to function less efficiently, but you have to accept this with as much of a smile as you can muster, as an awful lot of life can be wasted feeling aggrieved about it! Keep calm and carry on!