Help post hip replacement

[Brabus77]

Hi,

Never used forum before, so hello folks.

I had a hip replacement in Nov 2018 and tendon release in May 2019.

I'm in constant groin pain and employer going to terminate my employment and DVLA are looking at revoking my licence.

I'm dependent on pain meds and at end of tether. Does anyone have experience of hip replacement and pain?

Can anyone advise where to seek help with disabilities related employment problems?

I'm 46 with 2 daughters under 10, and wanted to see them grow up.

Thanks

B77

[Chillier]

Hi, I'm a trauma and orthopaedic nurse and work with patients having hip replacements all the time. The only thing I can think is that during the surgery some tendons/ligaments/nerves were damaged. Unfortunately this can happen by accident due to the nature of the surgery.

I'm currently have nerve damage due to a different surgery.

You definitely need to see a physio (ask your gp to refer or go to a private one if you can)

Or look online for hip and pelvic physio exercise but only push yourself a little, stop if too much pain. Try and keep as active as possible even if just standing and walking around the house every now and again.

I hope that's any sort of help.

Best wishes x

[Emma2017]

Try ringing ACAS. They deal with employee employment issues. If that is not the correct place they will tell you where to go.

Why is the dvla possibly revoking your licence? Did you tell them about your problems?