“I can smile and laugh now.”

Alice’s Story

What was life like before joint replacement?
The pain in my hip was extreme before I had it replaced. I had to use a walker to get around at home, and I had difficulty caring for myself since I live alone.

What was the turning point for you?
My pain medication was no longer helping to reduce the pain, so I decided to move forward with hip replacement surgery. My quality of life was not what it was, and it was very depressing. I researched and found an orthopaedic surgeon who performed anterior approach hip replacement.

What is life like now?
I have several other health issues, but as far as the joint replacement, I feel as if I have a brand-new hip. I have no pain, and I can walk and do everything I need to do to care for myself. I no longer have to take pills for pain. I can smile and laugh now.

What advice would you give others considering joint replacement?
If physical therapy and pain medication fail to ease the pain, go for it. Don’t wait. Once I found the procedure I wished to have, it didn’t take me long to find a surgeon. I had surgery quickly, and I am so happy I did.