Hi guys,
I'm in need of some urgent advice...i was just getting my head around my up coming j pouch/reversal operation (i've currently got an ileostomy) when just as usual another problem crops up, after an x-ray by orthopedic surgeon has told me i have AVN and apparently its not primary stages but it has progressed to secondary stage! he talked of hip replacements and nothing much more, but said not to think of anything until i have my MRI.
I just wanted to know if anyone is dealing with this type of situation, and is there any alternative to hip replacement? im so scared and just dont know what to do, he only checked my hip because thats where my main pain is, but my thumb joints on both hands, my knees and my lower back and all the way up the spine also hurt i worry because im 28 with 2 young kids and even if i have to have hip replacement in the future i want to try and hold out as long as i can
Thanks for listening
Sally
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