Well, I had my hip replaced 12 days ago. I know it's a clique, but I can't believe I waited as long as I did to have the surgery. I have had absolutely no pain in the replaced hip joint since the surgery. My story probably isn't too much different than most people who have replacement surgery. Mine started out as arthritis in the hip - first diagnosed in early 2006. By the end of 2006, I was walking with a limp and in constant pain with every step I took. Why I waited almost a year to have the surgery is now beyond me. The last 6 months were so bad that I was literally dragging my affected leg along.
Anyway, everyone say's I'm "young" to have a joint replaced (I'm over 50 ). While the rehab isn't a lot of fun (but not too bad - so far ); just the fact that I don't have any hip joint pain and can actually straighten my leg out for the first time in almost 2 years is well worth it.
By the way, I have a ceramic (metal, not porcelain) ball and socket, with the ball on a titanium post. Supposedly, this type of hip replacement should last 25 to 30 years. I hope it does .
Anyway, everyone say's I'm "young" to have a joint replaced (I'm over 50 ). While the rehab isn't a lot of fun (but not too bad - so far ); just the fact that I don't have any hip joint pain and can actually straighten my leg out for the first time in almost 2 years is well worth it.
By the way, I have a ceramic (metal, not porcelain) ball and socket, with the ball on a titanium post. Supposedly, this type of hip replacement should last 25 to 30 years. I hope it does .