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[Matty S]

Thanks for the updates Steve
Glad you are making good progress!
I know what you mean "Knot in my hip" thing.

I am 5 days post op.
Keep up the good work!
Matty

[stevel]

Your welcome, Marty!
I am adding to my journal for my RBHR in the same thread for my LBHR installed over 11 years ago so that it informs others about hip resurfacings.
Happy Thanksgiving!

[stevel]

One month post-op update:  X-rays are OK with no signs of distress.
Worked out on the elliptical machine for 45 minutes at level 18/20, gradient 2% after PT stretches.
No aches or pains during or after.
Feeling great!

[stevel]

Six week post-op update:  Completed prescription regimen of high strength aspirin (blood thinners), anti-inflammatory and a stomach lining protector from aspirin.
Beginning phase III rehab videos 6-12 weeks post-op per Dr Su's website.
Hip flexors were stiff during gait analysis by physical therapist, so emphasizing Thomas stretching.
Exercising on treadmill at fast walk, 4 mph with 3% grade for 35 minutes.
Feeling great!

[stevel]

Seven week post-op update:  Added lateral elliptical machine at level 18 resistance, lateral level 7 cross resistance for 45 minutes.
No issues.

[Pat Walter]

Steve   Sounds like you are progressing very nicely.  Thanks for the updates. 

I wish you the best.
Pat

[stevel]

2 month 5 days post-op update:  Examined by physical therapist today and got an A- for strength, flexibility and gait.  Need improvement in clamshell exercise and seated leg cross.
Basically waiting for 3 months post-op to begin low impact sports and exercises and lift over 50 lbs.

[Matty S]

Good Job! Right behind you.....Keep up the good work!! I am feeling some klunking but progressing good otherwise.

[stevel]

Thank you Matty!
I'm itching to go skiing since Juneau just received a foot of fresh powder with more coming.
The physical therapist says I could ski except for the bone healing.
Alas!  I shall wait until Feb 1 at 3 months post-op to begin skiing the green(easy) and blue(intermediate) runs and avoid moguls and backcountry.  No bumps or jumps until 6 months post-op.
You probably feel the same about returning to surfing!

[stevel]

11 week post-op update:  Continuing rehab and feeling great!
Getting ready for resuming low impact skiing, racquetball and gentle jogging on the treadmill at 3 months post-op.
The ski slopes are currently groomed with no ice or obstacles.
I will pick my day and slope to resume skiing.

[stevel]

12 week post-op update:  Continuing rehab and feeling great without any noticeable pain in the operated hip.
Pondering resuming aforementioned impact activities next week at 3 months post-op.
Anything new about the bone healing timeline and resumption of sporting activities since my left hip resurfacing over 11 years ago?
I had to wait 6 months, 11 years ago but now Dr Su's PA says OK to resume gentle jogging, racquetball, downhill skiing and lift over 50 lbs at 3 months.

[stevel]

Well, instead of buying a ski pass, I bought a swimming pool pass yesterday and I have began swimming laps and walking against the current in a channel pool.
I'll take it easy on impact sports for the next three months until 6 months post-op.

[stevel]

13 week post-op update:  Aqua walked against the current, 15 laps yesterday.  48 laps = 1 mile.  Water is waist deep and current is fairly strong.  Also swam 10 laps in lap pool.  Great PT which I should of done earlier in my recovery.  I didn't know about the walking against current pool.  Feeling great with no pain.  Tomorrow is 3 months post-op.

[stevel]

3 month post-op update:  Today I can lift over 50 lbs and do everything but high impact such as running and jumping.  Other high impact activities are subjective so it is good to be prudent until all restrictions are released at 6 months post-op.

[stevel]

I skied for 3 hours today.  The local Eaglecrest ski area received 44 inches of fresh powder in the last 4 days.
I started on the mid mountain groomers then finished from the top of the mountain on ski cut powder starting down a black (hard) hill.
I had one minor spill on the opposite hip and I'm feeling some aches in the operated hip but I had a great day enjoying partly sunny skies.

[Matty S]

That is Awesome!

[stevel]

Thank you Matty!

[stevel]

3 1/2 month post-op update:  I have skied 4 days on groomers and ski-cut, greens, blues and blacks.  Even fell a few times on opposite hip at low to moderate speed with no issues.  I'm avoiding high impact such as skiing moguls. I never did jumps or cliffs and I'm not about to start.  Delighted to have such a rapid recovery!

[Pat Walter]

Great to hear you are doing well and back to the slopes.  Take it easy!  I guess you understand that anyways.
Have fun.
Pat

[stevel]

4 month post-op update:  Last visit to PT today.  Need improvement in clamshell, 90 degree position, using red theraband, supine lateral leg raises using red theraband and Thomas stretching with operated leg dangling over bench but otherwise OK.  I feel 95% recovered.  I've been skiing the entire mountain, three hours a day, two days in a row with no issues.  I've even hiked and skied from a ridge.  I've been swimming 20 laps using the overhead stroke, a couple days a week.  I've been using various leg machines for strengthening using weights over 50 lbs a couple days a week.  Next milestone is 6 months when all restrictions are removed and I will be able to run or ski over jumps but the ski season will be over.  I currently can gentle jog such as on a treadmill but I've been skiing and swimming instead.  Feeling good!