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Originally Posted by Bob Kontak
I so want a hip replacement. Have you taken steroid shots? I know it's not spot on topic but I see the hip specialist first time Tuesday.
My BMI is like yours. I got it down to 33 earlier this year but most is back. I can talk a lot on dieting but the most important thing is to talk less and diet more. Just saying I know how to diet way better than I diet.
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My hip issues are a family tradition. my sister, uncle and pops have had both of theirs replaced so I was expecting it at some point. we have a deal called femoral impingement which means the ball grows out of round and wears the cartilage till you are bone on bone.
i did have a cortisone shot in late Oct. but was told at the time my joint was so bad it may only last 6 to 8 weeks, and all be it's started to bother me again in the last week or so. still not as bad as before the shot. be advised that a surgery cannot be performed for a minimum of 3 months after the shot. i went with it because i knew with the holidays all the pre-approval through insurance and scheduling would be at least that long. im have mine done mid February.
Paul, Seahawk here has had one done and is having another one soon. he provided a couple links and some info that was very helpful to me. ive got classes to attend and a clearance appointment from my primary care doc before it's all a go. good luck with your appointment tuesdee.