Aerial's post-op story

[Arrojo]

Aerial, enjoy your lawn mowing!  I was never as happy to mow my lawn as I was when Dr. Su gave me clearance around 6 weeks post-op.  Neighbors probably thought I was crazy mowing with this big grin on my face.    :)

[Aerial]

Are you kidding me!  Eight months post op.  I am happy to say that I feel like I keep getting stronger and more flexible.  I am still running but keeping at a 5k distance.  I am not pushing it but feel like I am getting faster (I look forward to it cooling off since I have been running outside).  My psoas is really loosening up (finally) which I really notice in yoga when hip rotation and trunk rotation is involved.  I am at the point of not thinking about my hip much at all until I do something and find myself saying "that was easier than a month ago".......which happens frequently in yoga.  Then I thank the stars that I have no hip pain anymore!  I will say that my inner thigh muscles on the operated leg are still weak bit I'm working on it!  I would do this surgery again in a heartbeat!

[hernanu]

Just awesome, Aerial - I know those inner thigh muscles got a lot stronger about 12-14 months for me, but I was starting to do a lot of punching bag work and kicks, which emphasize the hip. Good about the psoas, love to hear those good reports.

[Dannywayoflife]

Sounds like your doing really well aerial! Keep it up!

[Aerial]

Too funny, I am watching the Olympics today and I see a commercial for hip resurfacing with Dr. Gross actually in it.  I wonder if it was coincidence that the commercial aired right before the men's 10,000 meter!!

[kamoynsgi]

I'm watching the Olympics too, BBC doesn't do commericals though.  Really inspiring. Bit like reading about your recovery and running couple of times a week.  I can't imagine ever getting back to road running, though would dearly love to be able to. Op in 5 days, not looking forward to the post op recovery but will take on board all the good advice here.

Ka

[Aerial]

Good luck with your upcoming surgery.  I wish you the best.  I really never thought I would run again.  It will happen for you too.  There is a lot of good advice and support on this board!