I'm getting a new hip!

D

dlavie

Cathlete
I finally got the doctors to agree with me.

4 years ago I went to the orthopedic surgeon and complained about knee pain. After an exam he said my knee wasn't injured but it was in pain compensating for the hip. My hip had spurs, pitting and osteoarthritis but at 42 I was too young for a replacement.

I was told to stop running.

Last month I had a regular physical and I had gained 10lbs in spite of Step Aerobics 2x weekly, weightlifting 3x and a job where I cover 4 to 5 miles a shift. My cholesterol was up as well. Regular MD started to give me the lecture and I cut him short telling how am I supposed to exercise more when I'm in PAIN!

Referred me back to the OS who said lets do it. So in November I'll get a ceramic to ceramic (lifetime) hip replacement. 2 to 3 months downtime.

Won't be able to run again but with the improved rotation I can cycle and XC ski.

I am so psyched!
 
good luck and hope all goes well.

kassia

When they discover the center of the universe, a lot of people will be
disappointed to discover they are not it -- Bernard Bailey
 
I saw this surgery performed on t.v.. The lady got 2 hip replacements. I watched the whole thing. It was very painful for her, of course, right after the surgery, but if you keep up w/ your PT it will get better and better. I love watching that stuff on t.v..
 
My boss has had hip and knee replacements. He just had a second knee done and is right as rain now. He's 75 and very spry! Good luck, and I know it will make your life much better!
 
Good luck Dave. Take it easy. The first days post-surgery are not the best, but they'll go by quickly. I wish you the best.
 
Dave, I wish you well and a very speedy recovery. I have a good friend that has had both hips done and she is doing very good!!! XC skiing is one awesome workout...let us know how it goes...:)...Carole
 
Never mind about who's doing the surgery Dave. For some reason I thought you lived in Irving, Tx. I guess I was a bit confused. I actually pre-op A LOT of joint replacement patients so I know which docs are the best around here.

Marla
 
My grandma just had it done and she is 91 years old. Definitely a risk, but she is doing fabulously now. She should have had it done 5 years ago when she broke it, instead of pinning it. She lost some good years dealing with the pain. She's out shopping and quality of life has skyrocketed! Go granny go! Wish you a speedy recovery too.

Jeanette
 
Good Luck Dave.

I never understood the whole "you're too young" thing. So what if you have to have the surgery again sometime. Why live in pain, unable to do the things you'd like now, then have the surgery when you're too old to do the things you had to give up years ago.
 
Robin,

I never understood the too young thing either. 4 years ago I was told the first replacement joint would last 15 years and it could be done a second time. Avg lifespan for males in my family is about 80. Surgeon was concerned I'd have to be in a wheel chair in the end. I would rather enjoy life now, be the dad that can chase the kids rather than concern myself with whether I'll use a walker or a chair at 80 to chase the great grandkids.

The surgery is hopefully going to happen 1st week of November. I intend to listen to all of the PT, RN and MD working with me.

Thanks for thee well-wishes. I'll be low impact for a while.
Dave
 
Dave:

this is excellent news. I had no idea you were poorly. It must have been so frustrating to not be able to run and workout like you used to. Aaaargh!

XC skiing is one of the best workouts out there. That is a great goal to keep in mind during your months of down time.

I am psyched for you! I hope all goes well with the surgery

Best wishes,

Clare
 
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