Hi All is anyone out their there trying to lose weight before hip replacement??

jetmints

I am losing weight so that my consultant will let me have a hip replacement!! I have to reduce my BMI before he will put me on the weighting list!!! I have one stone left to get on the list but will still need to lose another 4 stone after to reach my ideal weight. I am struggling walking as I suffer from hip femoral acetabular impingement which has now caused severe arthritis in my left hip!
Feeling a bit low at the moment as losing weight with reduced mobility is proving to be very difficult!!
If there is anyone out there with a similar problem I'd love to chat and give/receive mutual support.
Good luck to everyone
Take Care
Jet x

angelexperiment

Hi. 8 have the pain but I have yet to see doc. I probably will have to as I have a fake hip from infant. I will be support if you need!

tlmeyn

Trying to lose for a knee replacement. I have lost 30lbs since march 8th. I have osteo in both knees. Physical therapy has helped one knee, but not the other after 18 months. I usually walk if, I can, but if not, I go for upper body or seated aerobics like these. then at least you are doing something.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gghRn_Dkiuo

juliewhalesby

jetmints wrote: »

I am losing weight so that my consultant will let me have a hip replacement!! I have to reduce my BMI before he will put me on the weighting list!!! I have one stone left to get on the list but will still need to lose another 4 stone after to reach my ideal weight. I am struggling walking as I suffer from hip femoral acetabular impingement which has now caused severe arthritis in my left hip!
Feeling a bit low at the moment as losing weight with reduced mobility is proving to be very difficult!!
If there is anyone out there with a similar problem I'd love to chat and give/receive mutual support.
Good luck to everyone
Take Care
Jet x

Hi Jet
I have just joined as I had a hip replacement in 2010 and I was warned that the left him was showing signs of wear and tear! After a near fall and trying to save myself at Xmas I gave felt the strain on my hips. It gas given me a wake up call as I too was told that I couldn't have the replacement op in 2010 unless I lost weight. Its time to do something about it incase my left hip weakens. I have at least 2_3 stone to lose!

debrakgoogins

This just popped up in the forum today, thought you might want to connect with them:

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10266784/must-lose-for-hip-replacement-surgery#latest