Imposter syndrome
32M 6 weeks pre-op for THR. I can usually walk relatively fine, albeit with a limp… I think people I work with think I’m putting it on a bit and I’m starting to agree? Despite the orthopaedic surgeon, physio etc I’m getting worried I’m a bit of a hypochondriac
I’ve been told by others I should use a cane pre-op to manage the pain (on top of painkillers etc).
Did anyone else have a bit of imposter syndrome before surgery?
Has anyone found success in managing walking pain with a cane before surgery?
Sorry for the silly questions, I’ve got to the point where I don’t feel comfortable asking people around me because it feels like my whole identity is ‘the young-ish guy at work who needs a hip replacement’
Certainly doesn’t help when people say ‘my [relative] got one and it wasn’t a big deal, it never bothered them this much’
EDIT: Thank you to everyone who commented, I feel a lot more confident about everything now ✌🏻