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[gowalking 10,790]

Hi Friends. As many of you know, I had lapband surgery to get ready for knee replacement. I did so well that I am 6 months ahead of schedule. I saw the surgeon yesterday and was given a diagnosis that I never planned for. It seems my hips are just as bad as both knees and I have to get a bilateral hip replacement before getting my knees done. So...I went from one knee to both hips and both knees needing to be replaced.

Obviously I am very upset and devastated to hear that I've got so much damage. The surgeon insisted I did nothing to bring this on...it's just arthritis and it happens but I know better. If I hadn't gotten so heavy, and hadn't futzed around for three or four years, I might not have gotten this bad.

I'm looking at 3-6 months of recuperation based on doing one or both hips at the same time. We're not even discussing knees right now since the hips are more critical at the moment. I know there are folks on this forum who've had knee and hip replacements. If anyone can offer me some insight into what to expect, I'd be most grateful.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

am sorry honey

i dont know what else to say except i love ya

[Toddy 758]

With all that going on, I'm assuming you've had a second or even a third opinion??

[gowalking 10,790]

am sorry honey

i dont know what else to say except i love ya

thanks. I appreciate all your support CG.

[dylanmiles23 2,198]

I am so sorry to hear this. I need knees but refuse to do them. I'll see what happens when I am much lighter. My hips are good, I think but my back is gone.

​I totally agree about at least one more opinion.

Arlene

[gowalking 10,790]

With all that going on, I'm assuming you've had a second or even a third opinion??

you bet. appointment for second opinion made this afternoon. Both surgeons are heads of their ortho departments at two different hospitals so I know I'm at least dealing with the best.

[gowalking 10,790]

I am so sorry to hear this. I need knees but refuse to do them. I'll see what happens when I am much lighter. My hips are good, I think but my back is gone.

​I totally agree about at least one more opinion.

Arlene

I was hoping for the same Arlene...but 80 lbs down and no change..in fact, the pain was worse. which was why I gave up and went to the surgeon. After looking at my xrays and MRI, he was surprised that I could walk at all. I'm shot full of cortisone right now so I'm feeling much better but I know it's just masking the pain, and is a stop gap measure only.

[dylanmiles23 2,198]

I was hoping for the same Arlene...but 80 lbs down and no change..in fact, the pain was worse. which was why I gave up and went to the surgeon. After looking at my xrays and MRI, he was surprised that I could walk at all. I'm shot full of cortisone right now so I'm feeling much better but I know it's just masking the pain, and is a stop gap measure only.

I am not the best speller but I had the plastic injections that begin with S many years ago. It didn't work for me but my friend had great success.

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

Oh my gosh!!!

I have no wise words of advice as I've never dealt with these issues. All I can say is that I will definitely be keeping you in my prayers. You're a strong lady and I know you'll come through this with flying colors.

((hugs!))

[gowalking 10,790]

Oh my gosh!!!

I have no wise words of advice as I've never dealt with these issues. All I can say is that I will definitely be keeping you in my prayers. You're a strong lady and I know you'll come through this with flying colors.

((hugs!))

thanks Missy. I really appreciate your support. Lot's of good folks on this site and I'm so glad I have gotten to know so many of you.

[gowalking 10,790]

I am not the best speller but I had the plastic injections that begin with S many years ago. It didn't work for me but my friend had great success.

Synvisc. It was the first thing I tried. No luck....

[chasingadream 1,311]

Wishing you all the best...i also have bad knees and no what a pain it is...good thoughts and wishes coming your way!

[dawalsh 919]

Thoughts and prayers being sent your way. My body is riddled with osteoarthritis but because of my other ailments was never considered a candidate for knee replacement surgery. The main reason being was my weight and the secondary reason my hemiparesis. I worry about my hips as well so I can imagine your devastation when you found out that your hips had to be replaced. Well, it may take time for you to recover but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Godspeed on your recovery.