Hi,
i had two scopes done on my hip in the last year. Its not bad, I had a prior "open" surgery. Trust me a scope is a piece of cake compared. The first scope I was up and walking the next day, my problem was I had to slow down. I felt so much better and compared to the first surgery, it was great. Restriction wise no driving, no going up stairs, and no crossing the legs for a few weeks. The second surgery, was more extensive and had restrictions just like the first surgery. Six week prodigal like hip replacement. You go nuts before the month is out!!! Due to my hip, I am unable to have any more scopes done. I was told after the first one, that he could do one every year or so. After this last one, he said thats it, cant do it 2 a year. So, a hip replacement is the only option left. Doc said its not a matter of if, but a matter of when.
If you have any questions about the actual surgery, I help as much as I can. The best thing about a scope is your outpatient. The doctor will tell you it can take up to a year for the hip to heal. It is still surgery, just less inevese (sp?) ( it wont hurt as bad as open surgery). Trust me, that stinks!! I had hip replacement surgery, with out the hip replacement, and I really dread having that done. I dont see how elderly people handle it. I was 33 at the time, and was rough.
Hope everything works out for you. If there is anything I can do to help you just ask.
