Looks like I'm going to have to go under the knife(again).

[THEFERMANATOR]

The doctor that put me back together the first time back in 01 said by the time I was 30 I would need a full hip, I'm almost 33 so I guess I've gotten my use out of it. The one I seen today would rather do a repair of my joint because once you go down the road of an artificial you can have a lot more bone problems down the road. I'm going to make a call tomorrow and see if I can get a 2nd opinion on it before I agree to let them do a repair because the X-ray from today looks to me like the actual ball is worn down and not just cartilage damage. All's I know is it FRIGGEN hurts to walk, and I won't even mention what it is like to try and crawl on the floor with an 11 month old.

[Destroyer]

Ferm, I have never been injured like that so I have nothing to compare it to, but if it's any consolation I feel really bad for you. I hope they get it fixed so you can live a normal, pain free life with your wife and baby. Good luck with the 2nd opinion..hope it works out for you. Prayers sent.

[chumbucket]

I'm no doctor, but I play one on wellcraftv20.com and based on those xrays, I'd say you are going to need an Addadicktome. And real soon!!!!!
Now go take a pain killer and wash it down with a glass of JD on ice and check with me tomorrow about payment for my professional (sort of) advice.





In all seriousness Ferm, good luck with that. I hope they're able to fix that and relieve your pain. I can somewhat relate with my knee pains that I've been living with for the last several years. After having one replacement done which still isn't right and now they what to re-do that one plus the other knee, I'm apprehensive to say the least. But either way I'm in pain every day and it really sucks.
So I feel for you and hope that you find relief.

[RidgeRunner]

Serious stuff Ferman. Wish you well. That has got to be a painful ordeal. I suffer from back pain but am scared to undergo the knife. Best wishes and keep us posted.

[Road King Cole]

I went through 6 operations on my ankle, spent way too much time in crutches and in pain.

I agree with the second opinion. get it right.

Good luck!

rkc

[randlemanboater]

Will be praying for your situation.

Hopfully they can get you where it doesnt hurt constantly...soon.

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by chumbucket

I'm no doctor, but I play one on wellcraftv20.com and based on those xrays, I'd say you are going to need an Addadicktome. And real soon!!!!!
Now go take a pain killer and wash it down with a glass of JD on ice and check with me tomorrow about payment for my professional (sort of) advice.





In all seriousness Ferm, good luck with that. I hope they're able to fix that and relieve your pain. I can somewhat relate with my knee pains that I've been living with for the last several years. After having one replacement done which still isn't right and now they what to re-do that one plus the other knee, I'm apprehensive to say the least. But either way I'm in pain every day and it really sucks.
So I feel for you and hope that you find relief.

I know the feeling about being apprehensive about surgery. They did 3 reconstructions on my right shoulder, and everytime it was the same except I lost more length off my humorous(my right arm is 2 1/4" shorter than my left now). They wanted to try an experimental procedure on it to fix it again, and I finally said enough. I have partial useage of it and can manage the pain from it, and decided to leave well enough alone. The hip on the other hand is a little different because it makes it so I can't walk.

[THEFERMANATOR]

Got my blue(permanent) handicap tag today, so I guess I can officially call myself a gimp. Got my appointment for the 27th to go and see the Dr that did my hip the first time, figure it was a good idea to go back to the person that did the first overhaul on me.

[macojoe]

Sorry to hear of your problem!! But hope all goes well for ya!! Nice to get that Blue card, I got mine and makes things nice when going placves!!

Good Luck!!

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by macojoe

Sorry to hear of your problem!! But hope all goes well for ya!! Nice to get that Blue card, I got mine and makes things nice when going placves!!

Good Luck!!

My wifes the excited one for the tag. I didn't always use it the last time I had one, but when I'm having one of those days it will be nice to not have to walk a 1/2 mile across a parking lot while carrying a baby and all of his stuff.