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.
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.
