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Scarily close to middle age hip replacement. What was I thinking pre-op? (Part 3)

January 13, 2020 marvinmidlife Midlife Health & Fitness, Hip replacement stories

Having signed up to a middle age hip replacement, the day fast approached. I occasionally had doubts but pain convinced me otherwise. This is the story of what happened next…

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hip replacement story starting with arthritis

Shock decision about having a total hip replacement at 50! 5 things that worried me. (Part 2)

December 16, 2019 marvinmidlife Midlife Health & Fitness, Hip replacement stories

Total hip replacement at 50 needs some thinking about. This is part 2 of my total midlife hip replacement story – how it came to be

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hip replacement story starting with arthritis
A hip replacement story, from initial twinge to running around post op.

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