I recently underwent a hip replacement at Inverness.
I was released the following day and have had little support and aftercare put in place.
My operation was on my right hip and, eight weeks on, my right knee is swollen and very sore, and has been since the operation, my operated leg is substantially longer than my other leg, and I have a limp.
I had to contact NHS physiotherapists myself, also for aftercare equipment such as shower stool, grabber etc.
I purchased a zimmer myself.
Trying to get appointments with GPs is so frustrating.
When I did eventually get through to my GP, I was told the system would be down for a few days, and to phone back.
On phoning back, and still in severe pain, I was told to get a blood test to see if there was any infection. I had to wait a further 10 days for this test.
After a week, I had not heard from my GP re the results, so went into the surgery.
The receptionist told me there was no infection.
So that is where I am now … I feel abandoned, isolated, vulnerable and badly let down.
After being advised many times this is a major operation, why is there such a lack of aftercare?
"Aftercare after hip replacement"
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