Hip and Knee Replacements

My late husband and I sailed a 29ft yacht cross channel until he died with 4artificial hips between us!

jeni yes ma'am I promise to be very careful.certainly don't want to miss this chance of a lifetime.
Off to bed now.
sleep well without too many aches and pains

I had a hip replacement just over a year ago. I'm 69 and I steward at the Globe three nights a week (more than 3 hours standing each performance) and stood for 8 hours for the River Pageant. I don't have any pain, can walk for several miles and feel great, so to anyone hesitating I'd say go for it! I found the physios were brilliant and although not being an exercise enthusiast, I did the exercises every day, as I was so keen to get back on my feet and active again. So don't be afraid, it's a bit uncomfortable at first but the rewards are worth it!

Glad there are so many Ironwomen (and men) out there. I also had an epidural for the knee replacement and found the procedure fascinating. However, I did wonder when the power drills and saws kicked in if they were actually knocking up a nice set of bookshelves down there. Almost disappointed to find it was just a new knee!

Hello Gransnetters,

Can you help?

We are looking for people who have had, or are waiting for a hip replacement to test out a new NHS information app we are developing for people waiting for hip surgery.

If you live in London (or can easily travel in) and can spare an hour, we will happily reimburse expenses up to £30.

The testing session will take place w/c 22nd October in central London - exact date can be arranged to suit you.

If you would like to be involved, please email [email protected] or call 0207 9721147

With best wishes,
Roxanne

Knee replacement.
I am due to have a knee replacement early February. I am on another thread for hips and knees with a brilliant set of ladies, but am interested in people who have had knees done, or waiting, and what they are doing. Maybe followed by hip later in the year.