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Originally Posted by matthewb0051
This is actually ordered by my 2nd opinion Doc. First guy came into the room pretty much to just schedule surgery after his resident did the exam. Second opinion doc couldn't believe there hadn't been an MRI and ordered it saying, 'there may be something I can salvage before we go nuclear'. He's supposed to be one of the best in town, we weren't sure if he takes my insurance otherwise he would have been the first guy I saw.
Thanks everyone.
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If you don't mind me asking how old are you? Hip replacement is a family tradition here. My sister had her 1st one done in her late 30's, second one in mid 40's. She was a runner so she wore them plum out. My pops had his both done early 60's. I had my right one done 2.5 years ago at 57. Too many miles walked inspecting paving projects & genetics did mine in.
My left one is starting to hurt some, but nothing like the one that was replaced, the last year I could hardly walk. I'm 59 now and will likely try to get the left done before I'm 65 and on Medicare. My insurance is too good to not consider it if it's even close.
The recovery from the procedure itself is so quick why kick the can down the road. Unless a minor orthoscopic is all ya need, just get the titanium installed..
