Mixed feelings..
Hi everyone!
I’m looking for any and all experiences because I’m honestly torn on what to do.
I’ve been diagnosed with hip dysplasia, hypermobility, and a labral tear. I also have some mild cam impingement/early wear. My doctor was very straightforward and said surgery would hopefully buy me 10–15 years before needing hip replacements, which is a lot to process.
For context, I’m a mom of two, and my youngest is currently 8 months old, so recovery and daily life with little kids is a huge factor in my decision.
The surgery discussed was hip arthroscopy with labral repair and femoral osteoplasty. I’m trying to understand what real-life recovery looks like, especially for anyone who also has dysplasia and/or hypermobility.
I’d love to hear:
● Did surgery help you?
● How hard was the recovery?
● Did you end up needing more surgery later?
● Did anyone regret doing it or regret waiting?
● How did you manage recovery with small kids?
● If you were told it was to “buy time” before replacement, was it worth it?
I know everyone’s situation is different, but I’d really appreciate honest experiences.. good, bad, and everything in between.