Must lose for hip replacement surgery

Hi ApolakiKali
Thanks for your reply. I would love any encouragement from anyone offering it. We definitely can cheer each other on even though our journey may be different. I am here to encourage you too. I look forward to getting to know you.

juliewhalesby wrote: »

Cheryl, I have had a hip replacement and fear that the left is on it's way with wear and tear! I know, like last time that unless I loose weight I will not be granted a replacement. After a near fall Xmas I can feel the strain of my current weight on both hips. Something has to be done now!!!! If my left hip weakens I will not be granted a replacement at my current weight. Today, I have started. Look forward to seeing how you are coping.

Boy it's rough getting around when your hips give out. I haven't actually seen my surgeon yet. I didn't have medical insurance and sure couldn't afford to pay for it on my own. The first of February I qualify for Medicare. I have also bought a supplemental insurance policy that will pay what Medicare won't pay for. So now after the first of February my regular doctor will set a consultation with the surgeon. My regular doctor said he did not know how much weight the surgeon will expect me to lose before he will be able to safely preform the surgery. I'm on two different kinds of pain pills now and it just marginally controls the pain. I'm scared to death of the surgery but I also want it over with so I can regain my mobility and my life. What did you weigh when you had your first hip replaced? I started out at 390 and I'm down to 313 but that's still a lot of weight and don't know if the surgeon will be able to do the replacement at my current weight or not. I'm kind of looking forward to the consultation with him so I know what I have to do.

TARGET65K wrote: »

Cheryl7777 wrote: »

juliewhalesby wrote: »

Cheryl, I have had a hip replacement and fear that the left is on it's way with wear and tear! I know, like last time that unless I loose weight I will not be granted a replacement. After a near fall Xmas I can feel the strain of my current weight on both hips. Something has to be done now!!!! If my left hip weakens I will not be granted a replacement at my current weight. Today, I have started. Look forward to seeing how you are coping.

I am having my hip replaced 6th April and living in Europe life is very different than the U.S.
I picked a Public Hospital for the surgery and after my release from hospital will stay 4 week in a physiotherapy clinic. This service is free.
I am also trying hard to lose weight so I may have a speedy recovery. I hope to enjoy the pleasure of cycling during the summer as cycling and skiing are what I miss most.

Good luck with your surgery. I hope all goes well. I still haven't had my consultation with the surgeon. It should be some time this month. I see my regular doctor this Tuesday to set the referral appointment. I'm scared the surgeon will say I'm too heavy but I'm also scared he will say lets do it. I'm really afraid of the surgery itself. I'd love to be pain free though. We'll see I guess.