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Twenty one years ago today

It’s been 21 years since I had my left hip replaced at 19 years old.

It’s still doing well so far. My Surgeon figured it would only last 10-15 years so it feels like I am living on borrowed time here 😂.

I still deal with all the nerve damage in my leg from the surgery but I am so thankful I had it done.

Still not looking forward to the revision though.

Edit to add why I had it done:

I was born with congenital hip dysplasia which means the hip joint is malformed and doesn’t sit correctly. I was in a fibreglass body cast to try and correct it but mine was very bad.

My leg was also 2 inches shorter so when the surgeon took out by hip he basically yanked on my leg to stretch it out and lengthen it. I have permanent nerve damage that’s very painful because of it.

The surgeon had to lengthen my leg and there was a chance the nerve damage could be permanent and of course for me it was. It’s not his fault though. Now I don’t have to wear a raise in my shoes which I hated so much.
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Lilymoon · F
Wow....why did you need it? And what will the revision be?
iamonfire696 · 41-45, F
@Lilymoon I edited to add why I had it. The revision will be to repair the replacement because it doesn’t last forever. He figured I would need 2 revisions in my lifetime.
Lilymoon · F
@iamonfire696 Damn.... 😞
iamonfire696 · 41-45, F
@Lilymoon It sucks but that’s life. I am just happy I live in canada and didn’t have to pay for this surgery.
Lilymoon · F
@iamonfire696 Defo... 👌