Triple hip replacement
I wish I was able to return to work.
I underwent 6 surgeries in just over 3 months and had 3 different hip prosthesis put in, I spent a total of 35 days in hospital and another 42 days on 24/7 antibiotic IV. I now live with constant pain as the incision was continually cut larger; I believe the tendon was nearly severed and I present now with a crevasse on my thigh. I require a cane for ambulation and can no longer perform any work that requires a lot of walking or carrying anything needing 2 hands. I am technically not "disabled" so I don't qualify for CPPD, yet because I have physical restrictions I also don't qualify for EI as they say that I am not available to work.
One year ago I was looking at retirement in 3 years, now I just hope to survive and not end up living in my car.
Thank you for your interest in this consultation with the Canadian Pain Task Force towards an improved approach to better understand, prevent, and manage pain in Canada.
The online consultation is now closed, and written submissions are no longer being accepted.
Feedback provided from the consultation will inform a report identifying best and leading practices, potential areas for improvement, and elements of an improved approach to pain management in fall 2020.
For more information on the Task Force, please visit the following link: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/corporate/about-health-canada/public-engagement/external-advisory-bodies/canadian-pain-task-force.html
Keep in touch with us via email at CPTF cptfsecretariatsecretariatgtcsld@canada.ca
Sincerely,
Canadian Pain Task Force
