recovery resurfacing w/ Dr. Su

[Jimt]

I am just riding a stationary bike at the gym. No resistance.  Just range of motion with a high seat.

[Luanna]

Aerial, In response to you questions about the different doctors having different opinions YES!!!! Some like Dr. Su have minimal if any restrictions and others have quite a few restrictions up to about 6 weeks.

My surgeon is fairly conservative and now I'm trying to get ROM back and it's taking some time.... I imagine with Dr. Su I would have started doing lots of things earlier but it's probably best that I have taken this approach as I tend to overdo anyway!! LOL

I am so impressed with the folks here who are able to move forward and just go for it, however, I'm also respectful of the people who take a more conservative recovery approach. You just have to do what works for you.

Luanna

[Jimt]

Aerial,

I think it is important to follow your doctors recommendations.  Each of us are different and each of us have different bone quality etc....

Good luck

Jim t

[Aerial]

Definitely will follow the instructions I'm given.  It is not an issue of bone density as mine is very high.  No problem, after three years of hip pain what is a little more time.

[David]

Continuing to test out the hip...
Had my longest time and distance hilly trail hike today, 11 miles in 3:15...
I've been starting to "fall" on the downhills for 20-50 yards...feels like running to me...
I'm just trying to contain myself...
Slowly gathering my gear for the Grand Canyon trek next month...I am NOT a cold weather guy...
Very thankful for this opportunity...
David

[OtterDriver]

Hello David-

Keep up the good work...carefully!  Sounds like a great adventure.  Have a blast!

Bruce

[David]

At 4 months post-op, packed and getting ready to head out to AZ for my Grand Canyon adventure...
Rim2Rim2Rim 50 miles 22,000+/- elevation change.  Very excited.  Very emotional.  This is just the start to some big plans toward total recovery.
Thank you all for the help along the way...

David
:) ;) :D ;D :o 8) ::) :P :-X :-*

[hernanu]

David, really glad for you, have fun and be safe

[newdog]

David,
You'll have a great adventure. I did South Rim to North Rim in September 2006 on my old hips before they went bad. I want to do it again on my shiny new ones. I will never forget that awesome experience. I still think about it all the time. You'll see.

[ScubaDuck]

@David - Have a great time.  Definitely need to add that adventure to my bucket list.

@Newdog - Hippy Anniversary!

[Aerial]

Enjoy your adventure.  Be safe and hike hard!

[David]

Thought I would not post any more about my running because it seems to be a big controversy, but I'm having fun with it.
7 miles today on the trails, very hilly too.  Walked when I felt the need...fun, fun.

[jjmclain]

Congrats David! With your surgery last August, you are fine running now as long as you have no pain. I think it is fantastic!

June

[Woodstock Hippy]

Way to go, Dave, I'm counting the days until May 7 when I can run again.

55 more days!

[hernanu]

Thought I would not post any more about my running because it seems to be a big controversy, but I'm having fun with it.
7 miles today on the trails, very hilly too.  Walked when I felt the need...fun, fun.

No controversy at all here, David - your body's dealing fine with it, happy for you that you can get to what you love.

[David]

June,
How is the training going for Eagleman? Right?

[David]

Biked 34 miles today.  First time I've felt almost like myself, with pace and strength.  Most importantly, no soreness afterward.  The 6 month mark is definitely the point of real turn around.  Now, don't be stupid and go forward, I have big plans...
Love to all of you hippies...
D.

[David]

Feeling like a couple of bucks...
8 mile workout today...
3.25 miles 9:28 pace
3.25 miles 8:50 pace w/4x1/4mile 7:30 pace efforts
1.50 miles 8:50 pace

First time running I feel no residual soreness...giddyup...

[hernanu]

Good stuff. A couple of bucks in this economy is great. Keep it up.

[jjmclain]

David,

It is going great...my busy schedule with work and kids keeps me from overtraining. I am being very smart and not worrying about whether or not I can make all of the workouts. I will just be happy to race again!

June