Luanna's Hip Story w/ Dr. Pritchett

[Two4One]

Personally, Luanna, I would be delighted if I were screwed. :o 

Anything that fixes me and lets me pool walk with impunity, well, I'm ALL for it!

2fer

[Luanna]

Greetings Davina and 2fer,

I didn't know that I'd been screwed until I went in for x-rays around week 16 (when my back tweaked out) and I asked to see them and also asked the x-ray tech for a copy. I told Dr. P that a girl usually knows when she's been screwed. He said that they were piddly small screws and really nothing to write home about. I figured that's why it eluded me!  ;D

Davina, ask for a copy of your x-rays when you go in for your 8 week check in. The tech was happy to make a copy and put them on a disc. They come with a program (eFilm Workstation-Merge software) that opens the x-rays and allows you to sort through and magnify them. 

Luanna

[Luanna]

6 months post op -

I am so happy to be able to share finally that I am doing REALLY, really, REALLY well!! The hip is solid as a rock. My back is getting stronger and my hip and leg muscles are coming around. It's just been extremely slow for me compared to others who seem to jump right out of the hospital bed and walk on water!!  ;D  Yes, Aerial that would be you and it's great to have such incredible success and easy recoveries stories as well as slower recoveries such as mine. We all add value with our individual experiences.

I'm cutting out PT now for a while and tapering off of chiro and massage to twice per month. It feels so good to move and not worry about pulling a muscle or tweaking something or having a twinge every other day!

Be patient! Recovery does happen even for us turtles!!

Luanna

[Two4One]

You are my favorite turtle, Luanna!

I have no idea what I am, yet, but back to YOU.  You rock! 8)  I am so, so happy to see that six months is a good time to be a resurfaced hippy!

You have made my night with your success, and now your are able to move so much more freely through the world! ;D  How wonderful!

'One

[Luanna]

Greetings!

Checking in at 1.5 years post-op to report that my hip is doing really, really, well. It's very strong and I'm really pleased with the outcome. I'm able to do more and more without any tinges of pain or having the muscles in my back tighten up. That has been a part of my recovery frustration.

The only issue I still face is that the tendon(s) rub on the edge of the cup a bit and can cause irritation if I overdo it. Dr. Pritchett. says that it will resolve by the end of the second year. It definitely is getting less and less.

Hope you are all doing well and looking forward to a great spring and summer!! Best wishes to you all.

Luanna

[hernanu]

That is just great Luanna! I still had some twinges a bit at 1.5 years. I was starting to really push my body and there were still muscles that needed to be brought up to snuff, I guess.

I'm at 2+ now and can tell you that I am much stronger and even more pain free than at 1.5. The healing does continue, and the more your muscles recover, the better you'll feel (I hope).

Great news and nice check in.

[ro_bro]

Hi Luanna,
I hope your hip is doing great!
I was wondering if you can share how is the hip holding over time?
I'm considering surgery with Dr P, using similar (poly) device and looking for someone who had longer-term success with the device.

Thanks!