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Started by imgetinold, January 11, 2012, 03:57:53 PM

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imgetinold

Okay......not sure anyone's watching this anymore.  But......

I'm six weeks tomorrow, and back to work for 3 days.  I have taken the doctor's advice and limited my daily walking to 1 mile.  I feel like I'm just getting warmed up by then, but I've been good.  I got in the pool a week ago, and yesterday I swam 1200 meters.  I am mostly an upper-body swimmer, so I'm not over-working the hip.  It felt GREAT to actually get my heart rate up.  I would swim 150 meters freestyle, then 50 meters breast stroke to catch my breath.

I walk totally normal now, save for my first 3-10 steps after being seated.  Occasionally I get a little pang or twinge in the hip, but nothing like before.  I assume that's normal.

I did take my son to the skateboard park the other day, and ended up standing for 3+ hours.  THAT made me pretty sore.  Is that normal?  Is that bad (similar to walking too far)?

I cannot wait for my follow up appointment so I can be cleared for more exercises.
Andy
- Right Biomet uncemented HR with Dr. Gross on 1/11/2012
- Left Biomet uncemented HR with Dr. Gross on 10/28/2020

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Two4One

#61
Hey Andy,

Yes, it is totally normal to be sore after standing for 3 hours.

I am so sore today that I just want to dive into my Norco bottle that I've quit completely, as of today.  Today, I had Land PT at 8am, leg presses, etc., sat at a breakfast cafe on my cushion for two hours reading and sipping herbal tea, at noon did Pool PT for an hour, fooled around and chatted up everyone I know at the Health Complex, went grocery shopping, stopped and picked up a book, and finally arrived home at 3:30.  Now, that's overdoing it!

Trust, you just don't want to over do it if you can possibly help it!  You are doing great, and I'm totally jealous you are allowed to swim!  My surgeon is making me do lousy pool PT, and I really miss swimming.  Keep up the good work, but don't work too hard ::).

2fer
"I was inspired by the very idea of turning the wildest figments of your imagination into something real and creating a life for yourself." - Ken Ilgunas

12/11 Failed Bilateral BHR by Dr. Schmitt  3/14 Positive Metal â€" LTT for Nickel Allergy.   11/14 Bilat Ceramic/Titanium Revisions.

Aerial

Quote from: imgetinold on February 21, 2012, 04:23:21 PM
Okay......not sure anyone's watching this anymore.  But......

I'm six weeks tomorrow, and back to work for 3 days.  I have taken the doctor's advice and limited my daily walking to 1 mile.  I feel like I'm just getting warmed up by then, but I've been good.  I got in the pool a week ago, and yesterday I swam 1200 meters.  I am mostly an upper-body swimmer, so I'm not over-working the hip.  It felt GREAT to actually get my heart rate up.  I would swim 150 meters freestyle, then 50 meters breast stroke to catch my breath.

I walk totally normal now, save for my first 3-10 steps after being seated.  Occasionally I get a little pang or twinge in the hip, but nothing like before.  I assume that's normal.

I did take my son to the skateboard park the other day, and ended up standing for 3+ hours.  THAT made me pretty sore.  Is that normal?  Is that bad (similar to walking too far)?

I cannot wait for my follow up appointment so I can be cleared for more exercises.

Didn't I tell you six weeks goes quickly!  ;) Let us know how your appointment goes!
Right hip resurfacing with Dr. Gross on 12/5/11!

mslendzion

I'm at about 6 weeks and I still get pain in my hip while sitting and when I over do it.  My PT said I should only walk 20 minutes at a time at a slow pace.  If I want to do a 2nd go the same day that would be OK as long as I feel well.  I get sore if I work it too much.  I went to week last week and had to sit a lot, that made my hip sore as well.  Does your hip start to ache later in the day &/or in the morning? That's when mine gets sore.  Glad to hear you are doing well.
Left BHR 1/9/12 Dr. Schmitt

imgetinold

Typically later in the day, and only when I've been standing a long time.  Glad to hear I'm "normal".  Not typically a word used to describe me..... ;D
Andy
- Right Biomet uncemented HR with Dr. Gross on 1/11/2012
- Left Biomet uncemented HR with Dr. Gross on 10/28/2020

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Two4One

Well, your Purdue symbol does kind of look like Darth Vader's Helmut!

Call me weird, call me 'Abby Normal', just call on your friends here, and we'll be there for you.

2fer
"I was inspired by the very idea of turning the wildest figments of your imagination into something real and creating a life for yourself." - Ken Ilgunas

12/11 Failed Bilateral BHR by Dr. Schmitt  3/14 Positive Metal â€" LTT for Nickel Allergy.   11/14 Bilat Ceramic/Titanium Revisions.

imgetinold

Abby........someone.

Abby who?

Abby..........Normal.

What a GREAT film reference.

Frau Blucher!
Andy
- Right Biomet uncemented HR with Dr. Gross on 1/11/2012
- Left Biomet uncemented HR with Dr. Gross on 10/28/2020

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hernanu

My horses just went nuts  ;D

Sounds normal, Andy - the soreness will lessen and go away.
Hernan, LHR 8/24/2010, RHR 11/29/2010 - Cormet, Dr. Snyder

WTW15

"What Knockers" 
just had to chime in....

Sitting definitely stiffens me up and I have a desk job.  I find myself kneeling at the key board or standing and holding it at various times, as well as changing from my office chair to the exercise ball to sit on.  Good thing I work from home - otherwise the looks I'd get in the office. LOL  I totally have the 3 - 10 step 'warm up' that you mentioned too. 

Good to be part of the "normal" gang here. 
Successful LBHR 1/19/12 Dr. Cynthia Kelly
Fear causes Hesitation and Hesitation causes your worst Fears to come true

imgetinold

I had my 6 week follow up with Dr. Gross (actually with Lee Webb).  It went very well.

She does a few "tests" to see how strong the leg is when having you do the phase 2 exercises, like having you lift and hold the leg while she pushes down.  I'm not sure if she says this to everybody, but she seemed genuinely surprised at how strong my leg was.

I thought there was some way to determine if the bone was growing into the implant on schedule, but I guess that's not the case.  They just check to see if anything has slipped or moved.

But.....HURRAY.....I can walk as much as I want, exercise bike, elliptical machine (which makes my feet go numb for some reason).  Woooo Hoooo!

Andy
- Right Biomet uncemented HR with Dr. Gross on 1/11/2012
- Left Biomet uncemented HR with Dr. Gross on 10/28/2020

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hernanu

Awesome, Andy - you're really coming out swinging there.
Hernan, LHR 8/24/2010, RHR 11/29/2010 - Cormet, Dr. Snyder

Aerial

Sounds wonderful!  It will improve quickly as you get more active, especially ROM. Did she call you a "poster child for recovery"?  ;). Anyway, I was overjoyed at six weeks to open it up a bit in terms of activity.  Take it slowly, even on the elliptical!  I am itching to run again! And yes, for some reason I thought there would be some indication on the X-ray that your bone was growing into the implant!  Not!
Right hip resurfacing with Dr. Gross on 12/5/11!

imgetinold

I didn't get the "poster child" comment.  But, if she has that same reaction to most people, then she should get an academy award for best actress!

Wait.....no.....that would mean she's an actress and NOT doing what she is doing.  I want her right where she is!
Andy
- Right Biomet uncemented HR with Dr. Gross on 1/11/2012
- Left Biomet uncemented HR with Dr. Gross on 10/28/2020

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Two4One

Aerial and Andy, you two are cracking me up! *snorting drinking my coffee*  I love a good banter early in the morning!

'One
"I was inspired by the very idea of turning the wildest figments of your imagination into something real and creating a life for yourself." - Ken Ilgunas

12/11 Failed Bilateral BHR by Dr. Schmitt  3/14 Positive Metal â€" LTT for Nickel Allergy.   11/14 Bilat Ceramic/Titanium Revisions.

imgetinold

Okay,

Now I'm cleared for more activity and new exercises.

I exercise biked for 22 minutes this morning, walked 1/2 mile on the treadmill afterwards, and walked a bit over a mile at lunch today.

I have a little bit of pain in the hip (similar to the OA pain) when seated at my desk.  I'm sure this is my body getting used to moving again, but have you guys found a little increase in pain/soreness once the "shackles" came off?

Andy
Andy
- Right Biomet uncemented HR with Dr. Gross on 1/11/2012
- Left Biomet uncemented HR with Dr. Gross on 10/28/2020

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mslendzion

Left BHR 1/9/12 Dr. Schmitt

Two4One

#76
"Whoa!"1

Way to go and Attaboy, Andy!

One



1http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5P_cRpr9RQ "Whoa" - A Joey Lawrence Celebration Mash Up!
"I was inspired by the very idea of turning the wildest figments of your imagination into something real and creating a life for yourself." - Ken Ilgunas

12/11 Failed Bilateral BHR by Dr. Schmitt  3/14 Positive Metal â€" LTT for Nickel Allergy.   11/14 Bilat Ceramic/Titanium Revisions.

imgetinold

That is hilarious.  Simultaneously laughing at Joey Lawrence and OOgling Mya. 
Andy
- Right Biomet uncemented HR with Dr. Gross on 1/11/2012
- Left Biomet uncemented HR with Dr. Gross on 10/28/2020

BOILER UP!

imgetinold

8 week update

I was preparing for a setback, as last week I did 1/2 hour on the exercise bike and ended up with a few sharp pains in the hip later that evening.  I was pedaling pretty fast, as I don't have a lot of resistance yet.

But, I hiked 3.8 miles with my kids near Lake Lanier (GA), which is fairly hilly terrain.  I honestly felt COMPLETELY normal.  I was careful where I placed my feet so as not to trip, but I felt ZERO signs of having had a surgery during the entire hike.  No post hike pain, no nothing. 

Today, easy 1/2  hour on an elliptical machine followed by 1/2 hour of weights.  Sigh.......it's nice to be back to being active.

I also joined Livestrong.com to start tracking my calorie intake and activity level.  I've got a few pounds of blubber that need a new home.  I WILL lose 1.5 lbs per week until I've lost 15 lbs.

I also started a new group on there for Joint Replacement people.  Honestly, I was surprised it wasn't there.
Andy
- Right Biomet uncemented HR with Dr. Gross on 1/11/2012
- Left Biomet uncemented HR with Dr. Gross on 10/28/2020

BOILER UP!

Jbennett

Sweet!!! Sounds great. Looking forward to not paying a price for hiking, walking, tennis etc.
Right Biomet Uncemented Dr. Gross 3/14/12

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