Bi-lat 6 weeks post op and doing great

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Monday, January 12. 2009

Just wanted to offer my experience to anyone considering bi-lateral resurfacing in the future. I'm a 60 year old active femaile who had my resurfacing(s) done at UCSF with Dr. Tom Vail 6 weeks ago. By week 4 I was without any walking aids or pain meds and at week 6 I'm swimming , going to water aerobics 3 times a week, walking, doing yardwork and all my housecleaning and working full time. I have a little stiffness if I sit too long or work out too hard but otherwise I'm pretty much back to normal. The first couple weeks are very hard but preparation is everything. I planned this surgery for 6 months so I had plenty of time to research and implement my pre-surgery exersize routines and post surgery needs. If you are considering a bi-lateral, I have a wealth of info.

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I am scheduled for a bi-lat this March and would really appreciate any info you could share. I am excited about the finish line, nervous about the journey. gundog@cox.net

#1 Gundog on 2009-01-22 18:16 (Reply)

I'm considering bilateral resurfacing (simultaneous) and would be interested in the information you have and details on the first two weeks post op.

#2 Melanie on 2009-02-10 08:04 (Reply)

i just had a hip resurfacing of right hip nearly two weeks ago. curious to know how long i might expect to experience pain in the joint itself. the incision is healing well, but i am surprised to be experiencing pain with each step in the joint. am i expecting too much? thanks for any feedback.

#3 kathleen on 2009-02-13 22:53 (Reply)

I have also, had HR by Dr. Vail; one year today. I was 54 and had always been active. I am back to biking hiking, etc. I am a Nurse, and tried to be a compliant patient. I started riding my bike with in a month of surgery. Every thing is great! I almost forgot which hip it was. not pain. However, the only thing I experience is a weird clunk feeling (not that it moves out of place or actually makes a noise); just weird, especially after I worked out. does this sound familiar?

#4 Betty on 2009-02-19 15:13 (Reply)

betty, i'm scheduling with dr. vail myself.I have many questions about suggery,recovery etc.Would you consider a phone conversation. I'm trying to figure out how long until i can get back to work

#4.1 tim on 2009-04-24 19:35 (Reply)

Hi! New to the site. I need a bilat. resurfacing. My physician does not feel comfortable with resurfacing both at one surg. I am 40 y/o and think I could definitely do this. Should i look for another physician? -Steve

#5 Stephen Huber on 2009-02-25 10:42 (Reply)

i need a bilateral . do you have any regrets

#6 andy harrison on 2009-03-03 22:03 (Reply)

hello am having bilateral in 4 days. how long before it is possible to work from home. were you able to use the stairs when you arrived home. I do have lots of questions. I am 48 year old female- competitive runner and tennis layer tlll pain became to great. I was hoping pain meds would be shortlived too.thanks chris

#7 astra on 2009-03-08 05:40 (Reply)

Hello, I too had bilateral resurfacing two years ago. I was 44 years old then. I am right now 10 days recovering from left hip birmingham conversion to total hip replacement. I had loss of blood supply to the bone which caused bone death and loosening. I am much more comfortable and mobile than I was with having two hips done at once.

#8 Sherry Liebrecht on 2009-03-31 20:40 (Reply)

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