Client Testimonial – Total Hip Replacement

Ingred – Gibraltar

‘I’m feeling great!! Dr. Boerger has given me my life back. I’m walking without pain; in fact, I’m once again enjoying my aerobics! I am very, very happy! Before my total hip replacement, life was very difficult as I’d been in pain for quite a few years. I’m such an active person that I just couldn’t continue like that’ explains Ingred.

‘I’m 55 this year. When I started having hip pain maybe 6 or 7 years ago the doctors thought I was too young to have a total hip replacement. There were many things I could not do. I have always been active, and I love to exercise and to dance.

The pain and difficulty in movement was getting me down to be honest.

Consultation

So, I had a consultation with Dr. Thomas Boerger. The MRI and x-rays that confirmed that I needed a hip replacement. My movement was becoming increasingly restricted and although I don’t like taking pills, I was taking powerful over-the-counter painkillers to cope.

Throughout the whole process Dr. Thomas Boerger has been friendly and very easy to communicate with. I am so grateful that he’s given me my life back!

My recommendation to others suffering hip pain is not to delay having a hip replacement. Don’t be scared. There is no point in wasting time.  Go for it!

Procedure

The procedure was very manageable. I was surprised that I wasn’t in much pain after the operation. I was expecting it to be much worse, but it isn’t that bad. I was a bit sore, but not in pain like before. It felt more like a tender bruise. I only took pain killers for two days after the operation.

I needed to use crutches for two weeks after surgery. Then I felt I was confident enough to walk without them, but Dr. Boerger recommended I use at least one crutch for at least 5 weeks. After that I went on a short break with my parents and I was walking everywhere, pain free!

Physiotherapy

I continue with physio every day. I chose my own private professional, as I really want things to work out well in the long term. I want to challenge myself and strengthen my hip and leg.

Aftercare

Recently I had a post operative aftercare check-up and Dr. Boerger is very happy with my progress. No more limping, pain, or restricted movement. He was very pleased with my progress, and I am too!