you've come to the correct newsgroup, jan.

i just moved your post, for your sake, to a separate thread, so it will be
noticed by those who can help you (and there are several people here who
have had thr's).  otherwise, it might not have been read, because most of
our group's members won't read crackpot rustyrump's threads about his
obsession with iron.

i don't have any firsthand knowledge about hip replacements for you.
however, i do want you to get the info you asked for.

i'm glad you finally got an answer regarding your pain issues.  i just wish
it didn't come with a surgery requirement.  still, i understand the benefits
of hip replacements are worth it.

good luck and best wishes, jan.

kate

Hi

It's me again.

I have finally got the correct diagnosis after going from Neurosurgeons
and having CT scans of my back, MRI and finally a Bone Scan.

I was then referred to an Othopaedic Surgeon as my films showed Avascular
Necrosis of the left hip.  Have been pencilled in (so to speak) for
operation in just over two weeks as my Health Fund are trying to decide
that I didn't have this as a pre-existing illness, otherwise the Surgeon
will have to put on his Public List at our local Public Hospital as an
urgent case and even then it won't be that long as if I had to wait
another year with the Health Fund.  Honestly these Health Funds really
make money.

Anyway just a quick question to anyone who may be able to help.  I was
trying to find a group covering hip replacement but couldn't so I thought
may be someone on your Group may have some info about hip replacement
(surgery etc etc) or may have had this op themselves.

Once again any help/info would be really appreciated.

Regards

Jan
Adelaide
Australia

PS

Now I know why I am in so much pain and taking that many pain tablets at
least I now have a correct diagnosis !!!! (finally)