Hello to all the Athletes!
I am two days post op and feeling great. The progress has been fantastic and I already feel better, some swelling in the quad, but that is to be expected. Been walking since first day post op and moved to crutches right away. Headed home and I am excited to be on the road to recovery and getting back on the court. I want to thank you for your posts and progress updates.
Pat thanks for such a wonderful and informative site.
Hi
Great to hear you are doing well. Remember - take it easy for awhile. Be careful and don't get too carried away with your great progress.
You will be back on the court, but for now stick to the crutches! Have fun and dream of the great summer you are going to have.
Stay in touch. I gave you your own topic - you deserve it. Waiting for photos of you back in action this summer.
Pat
Thank you Pat,
Dr. Pritchett was really great, I am definately trying to take it easy and cautiously optimistic. I am prayerful that early indications are a sign of things to come. I am going to definitely take my time getting back on the court, (I'm in no hurry) but the summer is certainly an exciting proposition at this point if only to simply go on a pain free walk with my children. After eight years of pain and limited range of motion the prospect of moving fluently again is exciting.
Thank you again!
Hello Athletes,
Since Pat was kind enough to create a new area, I felt it might be a good idea to get it started off and share a bit more of my story. Maybe others will share as well! Hopefully! The support on this site is absolutely amazing! I am three days post op and feeling great so far. The first thing I would like to share is that it took me nearly two years to decide on this surgery. I did a tremendous amount of research during that 2yr time frame, including researching doctors (ultimately decided on Dr. Pritchett, Seattle) I read studies, on failure rates, Metal Ions, FDA approvals and much more. At some point you just have to pull the trigger right! I only wish at this point that I had concluded sooner. I guess when you get to the point where you don't want to go to work because of the walk from the car to your chair, it's time to do something different.
My early days were spent playing college and professional basketball for a varietly of professional teams, both domestic and international. I am a lefty so I am not surprised that my right hip was the one to go, as I would primarily jump off my right leg. Quite a bit of my leaping was also done off of two feet so it will be interesting to see how that goes after recovery. (Anyone with this type of experience?) As I lost my range of motion I couldn't get my hips through (If you are an athlete you know what I mean) so my jumping was reduced significantly, virtually non existent. Ahhhh, what will the future hold??? Possibly throwing one down???? LOL! Ok, so that may be a little agressive, at this point I would be pleased with jogging/running down the court.
So now the not so good, last night was a tough night sleeping, didn't get very much at all. No pain, I just couldn't get comfortable enough to relax, i should have stayed in my recliner.
Quote from: duck4three on March 12, 2010, 07:12:04 PM
...So now the not so good, last night was a tough night sleeping, didn't get very much at all. No pain, I just couldn't get comfortable enough to relax, i should have stayed in my recliner.
Duck4three,
I know exactly what you mean. I'm 10 days post op and it is really difficult to get comfortable at night--no pain, but stiffness and general uncomfortable sleep. I did find one thing that helped me. I was getting some pain on my heels from sleeping in the same position so long. My PT suggested putting a rolled up towel under my ankle. That alleviated the pain. Good luck. I hope you get back to throwing one down...
Hi
Before my first BHR the idea of sleeping whilst laying on my back was one of the things I really worried about. I always slept on one side before the op.
My advice would be to perservere with sleeping on your back. You do get used to it. After two BHRs there are now times when I prefer laying on my back. I find it comfortable and relaxing.
I agree with saa's post. Make sure your ankle on the operated leg is not touching the bed. There's a lot of "dead" weight on the operated leg. I used a pillow lengthwise under the leg to keep it away from the bed. I also wedged a pillow either side of my body to stop me rolling around. They worked.
Best wishes with both your recoveries. As the possessor of two BHRs I can honestly say, for me, it was worth going through the operations and recoveries to get to where I am now. On Thursday I had a relaxing pain-free 3.5 mile jog along coastal roads and paths. Yesterday was 20km on an exercise bike and today will be a 60 minute stroll in the countryside. Enjoying the hips!
Ed
Thank you Saa115 and Bothdone,
The info you both provided is great. I too am looking forward to a nice jog or even walk, although I have aspirations for some competitive hoops, it's the simple things that I really miss.
The funny thing about sleeping on my back is before the surgery there was no way I could pull that off. My range of motion was so poor that laying on my back was a major issue. Now I am complaining about not getting comfortable, I should probably back off of the complaint due to that fact.
An interesting thing happened while I was in the hospital, my nurse asked me if I wanted to sleep on my side of course I said yes. So the stuck a pillow between my legs and turned me to my non operated side. It wasn't for very long, but at least it took some pressure off. The question is, has anyone had a similar experience and if so have you repeated it after returning home?
At sixth week, I can now sleep on my non surgical leg w/ a pillow wedged, YIPEE ! And get this, I was briefly able to ge to my stomache, Hallelujah !
Bothdone,
Did you have "both done" at the same time or did you do them in intervels. I am soon to be "both done, jr" on 4/5....any tricks of the trade for preparing for the second phase?
Hi Roosevelt heights
I can vividly remember the thrill of sleeping on my non-surgical leg at the 6 week stage, with a pillow betwen my legs. Another of those milestone moments in recovery for me.
There was nearly 4 years between my BHR ops. For me, there was no need to have the second leg done until it was necessary. I did a few easy runs after the first op but decided not to continue as I wanted to perserve the other hip as long as possible. I found the second op went very smoothly and I got into recovery in a matter of fact way. I was still very careful and didn't want to rush any aspect of it.
The big difference for me was for the first op I was in a single room in a private hospital. The second time I was in a ward in an NHS hospital. I found the company of the ward made time go much more quickly. I even had internet access at my bed on the second one.
Best wishes for your second op.
Ed
Week 6, Drove to work today, parked in my parking spot...and walked to my office w/o a cane...I am feeling liberated !
Ahh, the refreshing sound of success and freedom!
Thanks for Sharing Roosevelt Heights, as I read your post I couldn't help but have visions of doing the same thing in a few weeks! I am glad that things are going so well for you! Keep it coming it's great motivation.
I did a very stupid thing the other day, i took a walk around my block (with crutches) and it felt great. The next day I was sore beyond belief. This was just after Pat told me to take it easy, I had originally planned to walk to the corner and back, but the sun was shining and birds were chirping and I took off. Well, I only have to learn that lesson once!
All the best to you!
Although embarrassing at first, I found no greater satisfaction than driving the electric cart around COSTCO or Trader Joe's to not "push it"
Hello Athletes,
Feeling great again, I am really amazed at the progress that can be made from this surgery. Navigating stairs fairly easily. I think the walk I took the other day and the resulting soreness was very normal from the other posts that I read, also my doctor says that it's quite normal. My PT at the hospital told me I could put as much weight on my leg as i could handle, I keep thinking I don't want to do anything stupid. I feel like i am babying my leg right now, but just don't want to push it too much. My first post op appointment isn't for a few days so I guess i will know more then regarding how far to push. Right now I simply feel blessed to be up and around so much.
Good day!
Duck,
I did not explore PT for this procedure, but considering it for the next...Do they offer the same or similar exercises that they recommend post op, or do they offer something "special"...How many times per week do they recommend ?
Hello Roosevelt,
I will find out in just a couple of days. My doctor mentioned he would be giving me a PT referral, right now it doesn't seem like there is much they would be able to do. I would rather save the PT when I can actually walk unassisted etc. Right now I just don't see many options, I will keep you posted.
Good day!
Hello Athletes,
I am now two weeks post op and feeling great, most of the swelling is gone, my muschles are firing nicely and no real issues to speak of. However, I am reading stories of people that have walked unassisted quite a bit anywhere from 8-16 days post op! After so many years of collegiate and professional basketball, I am a bit conservative when it comes to pushing things to soon. Right now I am walking very easily but still using two crutches. Sure I could push it and use one, but I don't want a limp (or very much of one) when I transition, as I know the risk of progressive injuries, you know the ones...they happen because you are nursing another injury and the limping causes your knee to hurt because it is now compensating for your hip etc. Does anyone have thoughts on when to transition to a cane etc. I know it's individual but I don't want to be too conservative. I am looking for the sweet spot or close to it! I'm just not in a hurry am I wrong?
All the best,
Hi
After my second BHR I kept a record of what physical activity I did.
When I left hospital after 7 days I was using two sticks (I think you call them canes in the USA).
I kept using 2 sticks until three weeks post op, with the occasional short distance at one stick.
I then went on to one stick up to day 40 post op.
My theory was that using them wasn't doing me any harm but was probably helping me and preventing bad habits.
Ed
Hey duck4three,
I'm 36yrs old and three weeks post op as of today with a left hip Stryker cormet resurfacing by Dr. Mont. I was prescribed 6 in-home PT visits, which i highly recommend if you have never had any experience with this type of surgery. The PT gave me daily exercises to strengthen thigh, hammy, calf, knee, etc. and improve stability following the shock of surgery. I came home from the hospital on day 4, started PT on day 6. By day 14, I was ok'd by the PT to go from two crutches to one crutch. I still had a slight limp, but felt good. I walked up and back on my block (but not all the way around ;) and felt a bit tired, but not sore. On day 19, I was told to continue for 10 days on my one crutch before trying to go without crutches. This seems reasonable to me based on the strength I feel in the leg and the stability I currently have on one crutch. I am currently doing about 1 hour of daily exercises and muscle activating movements every day to prepare the new leg. For the record, Mont has me on "weight bearing as tolerated" with absolutely no resistance exercises allowed for the new hip until week 5. I hope this helps. I know the vast majority of surfacehippies recover in a year to 2 years time, but I see some reports on complications at 9 weeks, 3 months, 9 months, etc....so I am overly cautious. Good luck! I hope this helps. -Scott
Scott,
Thank you, thank you! This is great to hear, I don't start PT until next week. I don't know what to expect but your perspective helps a great deal. I feel strong enough for one crutch (I tried a few steps) but felt like I was really favoring the new hip, more mental at this point it seems, I really don't want any issues related to me pushing to hard. I am willing to take my time for the first year because I plan on pushing hard thereafter. I am 38yrs old and two weeks post op so your input is very relevant to me. Thank you for sharing, I am interested in the types of exercises to do, i am still doing the basic post op PT exercises given to me in the hospital. I will also be traveling to my therapist, which i don't mind too much at this point. Thanks again Scott, I'll continue to take my time.
All the best,
Duck4three,
Glad to hear you are feeling well. It sounds like the way you feel with one crutch is the way I felt about a week ago. You feel like you can do one crutch, but you still get pressure build up in the joint and you limp, partially b/c of the partially b/c of the pressure and partially b/c of the fear of the pressure turning to pain. I definitely understand. I'm taking the advice of Pat and many of the others here and staying positive, recognizing that there will be ups and downs, and always, always, following the guidelines given to me by Mont and the PT.
The exercises I've been given to do at home include the ones the hospital PT gave me, but there are a few more that I find helpful. I AM NOT A DOCTOR. The exercises given to me for my rehabilitation only, are:
(note: NONE of these exercises were meant to add resistance to the hip. 0-5 weeks rehab strictly forbid resistance through weights, gravity, or bands)
Hospital PT:
1) lying on back (or in recliner), elevated leg (small pillow under knee and calf); pump ankles like a gas pedal; both feet
2) lying on back, elevated leg (two small pillows under knee only), ankle lifts, bending at knee. Pillows help to isolate thigh and avoid use of hip muscles; both legs
3) lying on back, slide operated leg from mid line (strictly forbidden to cross mid-line) to shoulder line. (sort of like doing 1/4 of a snow angel)
4) lying on back, heal slides. With op leg heel on smooth surface (i use a cookie sheet), pull heel towards butt, bending knee. Be sure not to extend past 90deg between thigh and torso
5) Sitting, feet on floor, op leg foot on smooth surface (cookie sheet), extend leg out, keeping foot on floor, then extend leg back with heel sliding behind knee 2 to 3 inches. I felt this one in my thigh and knee quite a bit, as I had a lot of stiffness there for the first 2 weeks.
In-Home PT:
1) Standing with crutch in front; gently rock left to right shifting weight from op leg to opp leg for 1 to 2 minutes.
2) Standing with one foot ~ 1 to 2 feet in front of the other, shoulder width apart, rock back and forth (like a jab step to back off a defender); rock gently back and forth 15 times; repeat with opposite foot. Use both crutches for support
3) Standing with both crutches, feet side by side, shoulder width apart, gently bend at the knees, 1 to 3 inches, 15 times
4) Standing with two crutches, heel taps. Feet shoulder width apart, pick one foot up and tap the heel of this foot at spot in line with the toes of the other foot. Keep feet shoulder width apart when tapping heel. No crossing of legs.
5) Standing with two crutches, feet should width apart, gently pick up one foot, and move backwards at 45deg angle, approx. 4 inches, just to activate the upper thigh muscles.
6) Lying on back, both knees bent, pillow between knees, squeeze knees together and push butt down; Do not move knees or butt, try to keep everything in place and just activate the muscles.
7) After 2 weeks, I was allowed to do lifts. Lying on my back, knees bent, I was allowed to raise my butt up to help strengthen my core. Very gentle lifts just to activate and slightly work the muscles.
8) After 2 weeks, I was allowed to put 2 lb weights on my operated ankle, with a pillow under my knee, sitting in my chair, and do leg lifts. The pillow isolates the thigh, so I was not working the hip.
That's pretty much what I do everyday, 2 to 3 times a day. I also walk a bit, but not the miles that some people have been able to do. DO NOT do any of these exercises without consulting your phys. or PT. I mention these only as a description of what I'm doing. I hope your rehab goes well! Cheers, -Scott
Big O-Dub,
The body will definitely tell you when it is time to transition from one walking device to the other, and then when to go without without. As I reflect back on this expereience, it seemed like a natural progression. It was amazing how the body told me when it did not like something and didn't feel "right".
Dr. P typically gives approval for the pool at week 4, I cannot help but emphasize the benefits of getting in. My quad strength improved tremendously and I witnessed great improvement in my flexibility...I put on some running shoes for extra resistance...SPEEDO makes a water proof MP3 so my workouts are AWESOME ! I can jog in place, back paddle and side step (no cross overs), along with some other great exercises...At week 6 stairmaster, and this week treadmill 2.0 at 2.0 elevation...IT FELT WONDERFUL TO SWEAT, AND FEEL THOSE LUNGS BURN...No issues at all with the prothesis, some "clunking" but from what I hear that is to be expected unless you feel pain...Just watching others "get after it" in the gym was a sense of motivation... Still unable to put on socks and shoes without assistance, but not overly concerned because Dr. P, will do LH in 11 days...All-STAY ENCOURAGED !
Hello Scott,
This is absolutely incredible, thank you very much for your insight! I will take your words of wisdom regarding consulting my PT prior to starting many of these. A few of these were given to me as well, but you name a few that I would love to do, but I'll wait until next week. This is so incredibly helpful as I am not sure if my PT has dealt with other resurfacing patients. I chose them because they are PT and Sports Medicine and the pool is onsight. Thanks again for taking the time to put this together for me, I'll let you know how the PT goes.
Thanks a Million!
Big O
Hey Brian,
Thanks for the insight, I am anticipating some great pool work. I chose my PT based on the fact that they were not only PT and sports medicine, but they had a nice pool onsight including a large multi court basketball area. The facilities are incredible and the PT I will be seeing was a former athletic trainer. The only downside at this point is I am not sure if they have dealt with hip resurfacing. However, I am not as concerned as I am so well informed thanks to you and others that I can take an active role in my therapy.
The information you provided regarding the pool is great, it will be interesting although based on what you said about Dr. P I won't be in the pool for another week, it sounds like it will be worth the wait. Oh, by the way, only one belly shot left! I will be done today, Hallelujah!
Thanks again! B
"O"
LOL at last shot...before you know it you will be setting picks for the "skins"...
Duck4three,
I forgot one important set of exercises. Lying on my back (in my recliner), legs straight, someone puts their hand under the heel of my operated leg and I push the heel down into their hand. My spotter provides resistance, and I push only for a second or two, just to activate the muscles. Next, my spotter puts their hand under the knee of my operated leg and under my heel. I push down just at the knee, for a second or two, just to activate the muscles. Lastly, with my spotters hand under my knee and under my heel, I push down with both the knee and the heel. For me, this has greatly improved the muscle activity in my operated leg. Once again, these are just an illustration of what I am doing. Do NOT do any of these exercises without consulting your PT or your physician. Good luck. -Scott
Thanks Scott,
I will keep all of these in mind as I meet with my PT next week. I like your routine quite a bit, it seems that by doing those exercises each day will bring the strength and ROM back in no time. Once I start my PT I will report on my progress, i will certainly be suggesting the excercises you have listed for me. I am sure they will have some they like, but what you have described really reminds me of my playing days.
All the best,
"O"
You can read about my return to B-ball on the basketball thread. My comment here is on the use of crutches and canes. Pat will probably kill me for saying this.
I dumped the crutches 6 days after surgery and did not use a cane ever. I don't mean to brag but say this because of a mindset of "babying the joint" after surgery. Yeah you need to be careful and don't do stupid things. I felt from day one that nothing was going to happen to the resurfaced joint. My gait wasn't pretty in the second week of recovery but I certainly did no damage walking without aids.
Doctors have different limitations on patient activity after surgery. My doctor was liberal when it came to restrictions.
medgerton
Hi. It is not my idea to use a walking aid as long as you are still limping - it is the normal doctor suggestion. You are not going to hurt the hip device since it is metal on metal, but all the muscles, ligaments and bone around the device is healing. As long as their is a limp, your hip is not healed. You can injure the surrounding tissue and muscles more by not having the walking aid. YOu can actually do damage.
So for NEW PATIENTS and those learning - please use your crutches, crutch or cane as long as your doctor recommends which is usually as long as you limp. Don't stop unsing your device becuase you THINK you don't need it - you can't see what is occuring inside your hip. You body has to heal and you need to give it time to do so. You can set back your recovery and do damage without the walking aid, especially with the posterior approach. Some approaches are different, but most importantly LISTEN TO YOUR DOCTOR You are not a doctor and don't decide you know better, you could pay a big price for it - a handful of people have. Be careful and cautiuous for the first few weeks and months. I read thousands of stories and I have read those of people that now regret their decision to "ignore their doctors post op recovery protocols" We are not doctors and we as patients don't have the experince they do. We seldom know better than the top surgeons!
Pat
Hello Hoopers and other athletes;
I have officially started physical therapy and wow what an experience. I am a late starter from what I have read, my first therapy session was at three weeks so I had some pretty good healing time prior to someone pulling and pushing on my new parts. I think this is a good thing because my therapist is also a sports therapy specialist and has been an athletic trainer. He has been stretching me and really wants to make sure my scar tissue does not get stiff. I agree wiht that theory, i would hate to have gone through such a major surgery only to have the tissue not allow me to regain my ROM.
So far have have used a resistance cord to help stimulate the bone growth around the new parts, I am officially now only using one crutch and moving smoothly (could probably go without but really don't want a limp when I transition fully), next week the crutch will likely go away altogether and I don't think a cane is in my future at this point. I have also done some body weight leg press exercises, which have been great and my quads and glutes are firing nicely, I know this because i can see and feel them trembling as I bend my knee. The deepest bend I have had is about 74 degrees which for me is great (I am naturally tight). Today I did 10 minutes, on the eliptical machine,...something I have never done before, even prior to surgery. It was great to sweat and have no impact. I feel like I am getting stronger and more confident everyday. Still not in a hurry, taking my time, but as things progress I will slowly be more assertive. I would recommend to all to listen to Pat's advice regarding taking it slow.
Anyone else using a sports medicine therapist? It feels like we are pusing it, but it feels great. Not really that sore but this reminds me of the therapy I experienced in college when i was in my twenties.
All the best,
Greetings fellow athletes,
I haven't posted a new post since a month following surgery, so I thought it was time. Ok, so I am not even sure how many will read this but I think the encouragement that I have received on this site has been critical to my confidence and recovery so if only one person reads this post and it helps them then it's worth it!
Ok, so I had surgery March 9, 2010 and I am about a week and a half from my six month anniversary. Below is a list of things that i have experienced.
1. ROM has dramatically improved: I still have a long way to go, as I was the most inflexible guy in the world before surgery. My nickname when I played professionally was the "Tin Man" You know the metal man from the Wizard of Oz that needed Oil...anyway I can put on my own socks by either crossing my Op leg over my knee or bending over keeping my Op leg straight putting my sock on and then crossing my leg to finish the job. I can also tie my shoes, but can't do it as easily as my non Op leg just yet. Everything else is great.
2. In the Gym: currently doing light squats, eliptical, stair step, and cycling. The workouts have been awesome and I can't wait to push even further.
3. On the court: I am feeling great playing hoops. I am only working out by myself right now byt I can jump pretty high, impact isn't a problem as long as you have great shoes. Cutting, jab steps, Cross over dribbles, spin moves it's all great. I am only waiting for competition because i hve been pretty conservative. I could play today but i think i will wait for the winter leagues to begin before I lace them up competitively. (Oh, the padded compression shorts are a great idea if you are going to play competitively)
Hiking & Family: Kids on my shoulders, walks to the zoo and park chasing them around, running on the beach, WOW! I could do none of this prior to surgery, praise God for the wisdom of this medical wonder.
My next post will hopefully be a video of some hoops etc.
All the best to each of you, no matter what sport you participate in!
Big "O"
Big O,
Congrats on getting past 6 months. Glad you are doing good, and looking forward to hearing how your competitive games go. Based on my experience, I anticipate that you will be a little cautious for about a month, but once “crunch time†arrives, you will forget about your hip and play as you always have.
I am looking forward to my second hippy season, and since I’ve got an Achilles recovery this year, it’s like the whole starting over thing again. Oh well, it’s still worth it. Especially since we’re defending rec league champions!
Sweet.
Wes
Hey Wes,
Thank you for the positive and encouraging words! I posted in another area, but wanted to reply to you as I returned to competition this past Saturday. It was fantastic! I was able to do more than I could have ever imagined. I have been working out with an old NBA buddy of mine and he has been kicking my butt with all the NBA drills. Man, not only is getting the weight down and endurance up a chore, but pusing my op leg to get stronger and faster is really a bear. I am not satisfied with mediocrity with this thing, it feels so good I am going to try to get in great shape and really compete again. So far the training work outs have been very rewarding, I am viewing it as just another level of physical therapy. I am getting faster with each workout and stronger as well, it's just awesome. I hope to play again this coming Saturday, it's a group of former college standouts and NBA guys so it's pretty competitive. Even intimidating to be down right honest, getting back in with these guys was a major challenge. I am still about 70%, but look forward to 100% and repaying some debts and joining my league team in November. I'll keep you posted and I'll put a video up soon as well, probably at 90%-100%. I want to give those who are contemplating surgery a positive image as you did for me! Thanks again, talk to you soon.
"O"
Hello Hoopers,
Completed my first season or partial season recently. Played my first game on 11/7 and it was incredible, I played decent, not nearly where I would like to be though. I have played in three games since then and have improved with each contest. I am still working on loosing up my groin and hamstring on my op leg. I was very tight to begin with and all the years of compensating for my poor hip did not help my case at all. Now I am rebuilding my body to work in the way that it was originally supposed to. I can jump fairly well, having pushed to hard, just grabbing rebounds over guys is pretty impressive for me at this point. I can drive to the basket, but it is a slow move, not explosive just yet, mostly due to my tight hamstring and being a bit cautious at this point. i don't know why my hip responds just great, i guess it is just in me to take it easy. It's almost like i am waiting for that 12 month mark to really let loose, it's a mental game right now. Maybe I just need someone to make me angry on the court and get the competitive juices going. Anyway, I am still amazed at what i have been able to accomplish, I had an incredible game in my last outing and look forward to getting explosive as I compete more. I just signed up for a Pilates course to help with my fluidity and flexibility and it seems to be working we'll see how it goes this weekend.
Oh, has anyone experienced a tight hammy right at the glute/hammy intersection. It gets weak and a little painful at full stride and step, and it's slowing me down. Any excercises ideas etc. Please let me know.
Thanks! 8)
Big "O"
Hello All,
Ok, it has been over a year now and I am enjoying the success of my surgery. It's interesting how things begin to smooth out over time. My competitive abilities have improved dramatically and I am now competing at a pretty high level. It is a lot of fun, and it makes everyday activities much easier to accomplish. So, while I was realizing significant gains, i still had some weakness in my glutes so I searched for something challenging to help me really excel. What I found was P90x and it has been amazing, it's challenging for sure and there are plenty of excercises that challenge someone that has had any type of hip surgery. The positive is I can go at my own pace, which is pretty intense, and I can skip certain excercises that I currently struggle with as a result of my poor flexibility. (which existed well before my hip went bad) So, I wanted to write an update for those that may be new to the site or thinking of surgery. It's often a good thing when a person doesn't return to the site, you can guess that they have moved on with life and enjoying the fruit of their surgery. That would be me, but I thought of writing a post since I started this topic for those who may wonder what the future of their resurfacing may be like after a year. Finally I have been playing hoops for about eight months and I am still experiencing gains, my surgeon Dr. Pritchett of Seattle told me he has clients that have realized gains for up to two years. I hope all is well with you keep pushing and enjoy the life that God has blessed you with!
All the best,
Hi Duck!
Thank you so much for coming back to the site and letting us know how well you are doing. You are not the first hippie to say that it took them more than a year to completey heal. It is good to know. I am 14 months and still feel there are muscles/tendons to strengthen/heal. Please return periodically with more updates. Happy hooping! Lu
Will do Lu!
It is a pleasure to return from time to time with an update. I will continue to do so over the next year. To be perfectly candid, i feel best (flexible, strong) when I excercise each day. It's only when I sit around doing nothing that I feel the tightness etc. So a tip is to stay active, i had to restructure my body. Happy healing and recovery!
All the best,