I found, I lurked, I studied and now I'm HIP

[swanny]

Hip-o.......

I was also a long time observer of the site like you Hip-o...Seems like we had the same agenda(gather as much info as possible).  This forum has been great in my decision to go ahead and have my RBHR done.
I couldn't be happier at this point(10 days PO).  There have been many stories that I totally related too here.

My recovery is going better than I expected.  Just had my 1st follow up visit post-op yesterday and was told all is going well.  I have no weight restrictions and will have the 90 degree restriction lifted at 4 weeks PO. I can feel the increased strength difference daily.  PT does have a purpose :P

I've been a lifetime hockey player(as well as many other pursuits-skiing,tennis,hiking..etc) until I just couldn't deal with the agravation of the hip discomfort anymore.
I waited a year to see if it was just time to settle into a life without those activities  I grew up participating in and enjoying and always putting such a smile on face. At the end of the day....I decided  it wasn't.  I lurked here on-and-off for quite awhile.  I realized I wasn't alone. 

Today I am looking forward to a much better lifestyle than I have had in the last couple of years.  I know it takes time and patience...but in the end It'll be well worth it. ;D

[phillwad]

Hip - o

Welcome, as others have said - let you body tell you about the pain meds, I went to every 4 hours to every 6 hours to 1 pill every 6 and then a just at night and then off, for me that lasted a couple of weeks post op but I think I could have shortened that by a couple of days.

It is amazing the differences every day over the first couple of weeks.  My Doc limits load bearing to 75% for the first 6 weeks so that puts me on crutches until early May.  Today I did a 5 mile walk so I do not think the crutches slow me down to much

Cheers - Phill