Peter brooks is the man!!!

[John_stashick]

I'm 25 , just got a BHR on my left hip. I skate regular footed. Wondering if anyone out there is a skateboarder and went through this before. It's been a few days over a month and I'm almost walking without crutches. Pain is gone. But still have slight pain in my knee. Doctor brooks said that was "referred pain". But I'll be able to live wih that. Umm they also removed hardware in my femur due to me breaking it when I was 16.. Been finishing concrete a few times in the past week hopefully I'm not over doing it. But ummm yeah... I couldn't thank peter brooks and the Euclid Cleveland clinic enough. They gave me my life back. I'm such a nicer person now. I was dealing with SERIOUS pain for 2 plus years before I had the opportunity to get this done. It's like I'm reborn. I hope peter and his staff realize what they do for people. Most doctors I've came across are dicks. But his whole staff was amazing. My experience the day of surgery was surprisingly pleasant. Very quick, no waiting around. This web site is awesome too. Hearing stories of ppl playing sports and whatnot is such a spirit lifter. ONCE AGAIN, THANK YOU PETER BROOKS!!!

[Dannywayoflife]

Congrats mate! Hope the recovery goes smoothly for ya!

[hernanu]

Great news John!  As to skateboarding, you might want to take it easy.

I know (lots of people do here) it's hard to hold back once the pain starts going away and the muscles start feeling better.

But there's an intense amount of healing that's needed. I think most people here are active in some way. Some are weight lifters, martial artists (like me), triathletes, competition motorcyclist or bicyclists and so on. One hippy is a competition horse cutter.

The point is that we all got back full blooded to what we did, but had to do the worst thing possible to type A athletes - have patience and let the bones heal. The muscles until later are just along for the ride.

That's why my surgeon told me that I had to be careful for six months, under real restrictions. No full contact or heavy pounding (like kicking a punching bag) for a year.

I know it sounds like forever, but you don't want to fall during the early months and face a revision. Just not worth it.

Congrats on getting it done, you will get back to no pain, fully doing what you like, but it may need patience and will drive you up the wall.

[whyme]

Not a skateboarder myself, but a hippy nonetheless... My approach to recovery has been:
Abide by your surgeon's guidelines (particularly regarding restrictions).
Steady work on the hip exercises you're given.
Any new routine/exercise/sport you take on, introduce it very gradually.
Don't set yourself limits yet on what you can or cannot do, time will tell.
But be flexible and realistic with your targets. For example, I set myself a loose target of a triathlon at 12 months (not competitive), I'm doing well with the swimming and ok on the bike, but the running is not happening yet so I'll probably postpone until next year instead of forcing it now. I can wait.

Anyway be strong, persistent and dedicate time to your hip, this will be good for you and the ones around you in the long term.

[Dave Like Festus]

I agree! Dr. Brooks did my right hip 3 weeks ago and I am in awe. I have worked in and around hospitals for most of my life. The efficiency, professionalism, and courtesy was over and above. All the people that were part of the team made this experience the success story that I'm glad to tell.

Yes to the being patient part of yur recovery. You have your whole life ahead...slow and steady and get in touch with Dr. Brooks team when in doubt.

All the best.

David

[Pat Walter]

David and John - Glad to hear you are both doing well. Dr. Brooks is an excellent surgeon.  Looking forward to your updates.

Pat