Had my Hospital visit today, for an updated x-ray to see what the joint is doing. And to ask some questions, like is that really a staple left behind inside my scar? Why is the clucking so loud the whole supermarket can hear it? Will this last forever or will i still need a Total Hip Replacement?? And the answer for the staple is YES it is there, but it's not hurting me so they will remove it when i have the hardware took out at 12 months, so that will hopefully mean i'm off Warfrin by then too.
The clunking is also a positive YES it's going to keep clunking because the ball of the hip joint is so oval and keeps catching, as i'm raising my leg above my hip, so it's catching and making the noise. And yes i do need a otal hip replacement in 10 yrs maybe i could stretch it out for longer or maybe i need it sooner, not sure yet as bone not healing as it should and i have bad arthritis.
The bone x-ray shows a bit of shading at the join and not so much gap, but the Consultant not sure if that is overlapping bone or actual bone growth, so not too confident about letting me go down to one just yet. Then he says about seeing him in 3 months time, so i say WTF i have to use 2 crutches for 3 more months, so then he said, try half weight bearing with 2 crutches while your out and about and just one crutch at home, but still only half weight bear. The bone is not healed enough to support a full weight bear just yet. Bit gutted but gotta see the positives in it, i've got a physio review next week so hopefully there will be a new exercise routine i can try or maybe get onto my exercise bike soon, or even my Wii balance board
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Hang in there! This has certainly been a very long recovery for you. Maybe the physio will help you at least feel like you are gaining some control over things.
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