Now I Know Nickel Allergy to my BHRs - On The Path To Healing

[WTW15]

Twofer - I was just checking in and saw this post. I am so sad you had to go through all of that.  But so glad to see you are on the other side of the first one.  Is the 2nd scheduled yet?  Sending out healing vibes to you and hope they both got GREAT! 

[Two4One]

My chromium cobalt bilateral resurfacing revisions to bilateral Titanium and Ceramic THR are now complete, with the R hip done at the end of November 2014.

I had a good recovery from the L THR revision, but the R hip is/was a much weaker and more painful recovery process; this resulted in an biomechanical related R knee patellar Tendonitis revealed in a knee MRI. 

This is my first week of a six week PT round and my knee is super painful at a level "7".  The good news is my hips at their worst are currently merely achy at a level "4".

Has anyone had a recovery from post hip replacement/resurfacing knee tendonitis?  As ever thank you so much for everyone's input.

2fer

[Two4One]

First, I want to correct that I had my last ceramic and titanium bilateral hip revisions (to a failed bilateral Birmingham Hip Resurfacing) completed in November 2014 - not Nov 2105.

Secondly, after an almost 2 year recovery, I can most happily report that both hips AND knees do not hurt!!  At most, my hips get stiff after prolonged use and I can't squat as easily.  Those of you who have followed my journey KNOW how amazing this is.

I ended up doing a round of PT for my knees, which did not work.  Then, I researched and found the amazing DIY "Beating Patellar Tendonits" by a Physical Therapist and used it to do an additional 2 months of knee work with a Personal Trainer.  My knees are great now! https://www.amazon.com/Beating-Patellar-Tendonitis-Treatment-Pain-free/dp/1491049731/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1473896232&sr=1-1&keywords=beating+patellar+tendonitis

Recently though, I strained all my chest muscles from overdoing it, so I want to caution anyone who's been confined to a bed or a recliner for years that they'll need to work on whole body muscle atrophy.

I cannot fully express my gratitude to Surface Hippy and all the great people here who know what it's like to be put through the U.S. medical system for years like sausage through a meat grinder.  I hope my story empowers and provides tools for Hippies to fight for and research their recovery because no one will do it for you.

[Pat Walter]

Hi  Thank You for stopping by to tell us how well you are doing.  I am sorry it was such a bad experience with your hip resurfacings.  I am glad you are back to a normal life without pain.  I wish you the very best for a pain free, active life with 2 THR's.  They are not the end of the world, but not what you want due to revisions of your hip resurfacing.

Thanks again for sharing your story.  I will also share it on the main website because it is a very important story.

Pat