A couple weeks or so until my second (right) hip gets fixed. I'm really eager: the intraarticular injection I got last September on this side has completely worn off now, and the bone on bone, night pain, and pain when doing the home PT for the fixed BHR hip, (ROM exercises and 30 minutes on stationary bike each day) all are causing a sh*tload of discomfort on the unfixed side, very disruptive loss of sleep, etc, etc. This is occurring with more limited winter-time activitity level as well, so it has continued to get worse just since early last fall.
With the power of all the stuff I have learned here behind me, and all you really, REALLY, REALLY incredible people here at Pat's site, I am sincerely excited about this upcoming surgery, and having none of the pre surgery panic I had before #1. That would be impossible without all of you, so THANK YOU!!!!
You'll go through it just fine, you're a pro now. I was so stoked the second time around, I couldn't wait to be fully done. It has been exactly what I expected in the end.
There are always differences, so don't get impatient if the recovery is different, but I had the same issues as you - the fixed side was just so much better than the second, that the second went downhill fast just before the surgery.
I remember taking my daughters and my ex-wife to PF Changs about two weeks before my second, I was lagging as usual, with my oldest with me, we were just talking, my left took a good (pain free) step and my right just couldn't keep up - my foot hit the ground just right and the pain just shot out everywhere on my hip, leg, back. I yelled, (not my style) in pain and horrified my daughter. It emphasized why I was getting the second done, and it has been as advertised for me.
Good luck and good recovery.
Dan: Chip up. You Have a great attitude. I know you'll do fine. HOW'S THE PAIN LEVEL on the one you already had done in October?
Tim Cunningham
w/Brooks March 7th
Thx Hern and Tim, ready to go for sure.
Tim, my pain level on my Oct BHR varies between 0 and 3 or 4, depending on activity level and for me, weather it seems. The 3 or 4 pain levels are generally brief and at night, after a long day and all the exercises. It is getting much stronger, and that leg is ready to handle the load for the next surgery.
The unfixed leg also seems to be declining to the point where the fixed leg is taking more load already, and may explain more pain as of late.
Dan
Dan, you'll do really well for sure mate. You know when you travel a road to a new destination and it seems to take forever, then taking the exact same route home is somehow much quicker due to the familiarity? I imagine this will be the same for #2.
You are well informed, have a great attitude & a plan to boot!
Good luck.
Kiwi
Good luck to you, Dan. This second one should go really nice now that you have a good leg to support you.
Thx Kiwi and Woody,
Getting close and ready to go. It's such a different experience approaching the 2nd one, excited vs nervous, can't wait for the remaining bad hip to be a bad memory, and one year from now, zero restrictions.
Thx again for the kind words.
Dan
How wonderful, Dan! It will be so nice for you to have that deep stabbing G-O-N-E on both hips! You are an amazingly supportive man, and we are all cheering you on!
You Go, Dan!
2fer
Hi Dan
By my my calcs your op will be tomorrow - although we're 18 hours ahead of you here in NZ.
Best of luck to you & will look forward to hearing how the op goes & your progress.
You'll be done and back walking your hills in no time!
Kiwi
Good luck Dan!!!
Shucks Kiwi, 2fer and Hern, you guys are incredible.
Next Week is the 2nd big week for me, ready to do the deed, just hope I'm up early in the morning, like last time, that way I wont miss lunch! Last time I was worried about losing my lunch, not missing it, what progress.
my problem was I woke up thinking about a sandwich!
Good luck, Dan. Keep us posted.
Good luck Dan, Although I think you've already had number 2. I was looking for a response from you after surgery but not finding it. I wanted let you know that I had a similar spacing between surgeries and I relied heavily on my LBHR which was 6 months old at the time. I was really happy to have done it that way, although others have different opinions about the spacing between in surgeries.
Keep us posted on recovery.
Hey everyone, got a late "tee time" today and sitting in the room as the spinal wears off at the moment. Feeling pretty good, all things considered. Some similar day 0 pain in the front of the leg near the joint, we'll see if I need the toradol this time.
This time was awake and remember going into the operating room, getting ready to go then out cold. Awake the whole time in the recovery room too, other than some shivers and teeth-chattering (normal side effect I'm told) which was solved by a odd plastic blanket that was heated.
The leg pump that is used to inflate the calf stockings is almost silent, huge difference from the one before, hopefully will be able to sleep better with this one, for the next 2 weeks.
Thanks to all for the kind words, well-wishes and encouragement, I literally feel like I have a huge cadre of supportive Hippys right around the corner, very, very comforting.
Dan
That's great, Dan. Congrats.
Lots of comfort here, I can testify to that. See you on the other side, real soon, hear?
2fer
Thx Hern and 2fer.
Hey Hern, I think I recall you posting that the 2nd of your 2 stage bilateral was more difficult, if I recall correctly, what did you think that was? The first 12 hours after the spinal wore off last night was a whole lot more painful, just curious what your wisdom on that may be.
Doing better past few hours, thank god, it was a pissah (beantown spelling).
Dan
Thanks for the beantown reference, Dan... It was more difficult in some ways, but not early. I had pain, but it was about the same as before (2-3?) and faded.
My issues were later, late in outpatient PT, when for some reason I started to put too much pressure on the 2d metatarsal in my non operated foot, it got really painful, the bone actually thickened (as seen by a podiatrist) and I think retarded my recuperation for a few months. Much better now, but still some lingering stiffness issues there.
The second time was easier in that I didn't have the 'attack of the vicious hiccups' (TM) like I did the first. Every time I drank ginger ale, I had these violent hiccups for two hours. It took three sequential sips (about 8 hours of hiccups) before I had sampled enough statistical data to be scientifically sure that this is what was happening. Of course a normal human being would have stopped at the first.
Every one of these is different, but I was on morphine for about a day after the surgery, so probably yours will clear up soon, just use the meds as much as you need and you'll be good.
Well, you definitely know the area. Hopefully we pick up and you can come back and tour the town with new spanking' hip
Day 4 post 2nd bhr, mostly managing pain (ice, meds) and doing the exercises. Day 1 was rough for first 12 hours after surgery, toradol finally got me down into an expected range of post op pain, the same thing happened last time. Day 2 was remarkably good, pain med only every 6 hours, with zanaflex when needed. Day 3 wasn't as good, started PT exercises which added to the pain, but the pain was managed well by the staff, including a final dose of toradol before I got in the car. Crashed with the sleep of the dead for a couple hours when I got home, and overall got about 7 hours (in 3-4 chunks one as long at 3.5 hours) of sleep over night.
Longer incision, seems like a lot less swelling/bruising so far. First full day home. Zero appetite and HooverDam dynamic, despite pre surgery diet modifications and colace for more than a week before. It feels like swelling is the culprit with the digestive issue, versus just the pain meds, but I could be wrong
Hip repaired in Oct is doing well, able to support myself on that leg when needed with no apparent issues.
Dr. Brooks provided his customary xray film of the now 2 implants, which almost blew into Lake Erie when my wife went to get the car during discharge, during strong winds from a storm which passed through yesterday. It survived mostly intact, with a section that actually blew over the building, a small bit of one implant is missing from what is left.
Great news, Dan, Dozer and I were thinking about you all week! The storm yesterday was crazy, wasn't it??
Keep the updates on your second recovery coming - Dozer is looking forward to his second already (10 weeks away - Yay!). He started back to work this week, half-days, and is anxiously awaiting driving privileges.
I'm glad it's easier than last time, Dan - you sound like you're making good progress.
Good work Dan. All down hill from here!! You'll feel more balanced soon enough I'm sure.
Keep it going and remember to look forward to all the good stuff in the VERY near future!!
One week out from my 2nd bhr, doing about as expected. Some things seem a bit easier.
Have had a couple really good days out of the first 7, where I needed less meds and getting around the house was less difficult. Sat outside in the sun yesterday and Saturday, which was a great morale boost. Swelling of thigh and pelvic region about as bad as last time, and bruising now starting to spread downward and outward, but so far less than the first surgery in Oct 2011. Seeing the "black" of black and blue in and around pelvis, really dark bruising, and in areas one would rather not see such bruising.
Sleep has been better than last time, so far less urgent wakeups to pee, but swelling has not reached peak yet. Getting a few hours at a time, at best, but able to fall back to sleep pretty easily. Tylenol at night primarily, to alleviate digestive slowdown, seems to have helped that alot while providing sufficient pain control while laying down.
Hip repaired last year started to complain yesterday, after being up a bit to long making dinner, and that pain added to the one fixed last week, is slightly overwhelming (last time the good hip was injected 1 month prior to bhr and was pain-free for months during recovery). Pain meds and ice continue to help during the day, taking less than last time. Doing all exercises 3x per day, up to 30 reps (as pain allows) for each one: can see ROM improvements daily.
Overall positive so far, but realize the grind of recovery is just starting, so guardedly optimistic at this time.
Keep it up, Dan - you and I know it's not easy, but it pays off. Sounds like you're doing well, just need to get through it.
Thx Hern, you are absolutely right, only 358 days to zero restrictions and 5 weeks to walking/driving, keeping my eyes on the horizon as much as possible.
Thx again my friend.
Great Job, Dan!
You may need to watch doing a bit much too soon and not allowing inflammation to dissipate; that was a big part of my struggle in the first 2 weeks of recovery. It also took about 2 weeks to get rid of my legs swelling up like overstuffed sausages bursting through their casings.
You have a great attitude, and now both hips are done!! Keep up the good work.
2fer
Sending you good wishes for a speedy recovery. Your at that magical 7-10 day mark where things will start to improve quickly!
Two4 and Ariel,
Thanks very much, day to day pain management now, and good/bad days. Right in the 7-10 day spot now. We'll see how it goes.
Dan
Now 2 weeks out on 2nd BHR and doing very, very well. Was able to get rid of the pump and calf stockings today (for DVT prevention) and got a clean bill of health on the ultrasound of lower extremities this morning (no blood clots). With risk of jinxing, lots less bruising this time (only down to just below knee, and side/back of that leg), more/easier flexibility, can kind of do socks on the new BHR leg if sitting on the side of the tub, and overall much less pain and stiffness, so far anyways. Sleep has been much better with this one, even while tethered to the dvt prevention pump; it should get much better now that the pump is history. I can sleep on the 10/2011 BHR side for short times, which is a god send because I'm not a back sleeper, can't lie on operated side for more than a couple minutes. Started the additional standing BHR exercises today. Eight hour OTC tylenol at night, and zanaflex for muscle stiffness, and very minimal pain meds past 48 hours.
Now just the battle with patience to allow healing, boredom, and continued tempering of enthusiasm to assure I do not do too much, and have a setback. The 10/2011 BHR is a bit painful at the end of the day after hauling me up and down the stairs and around the house all day.
50 weeks away from no restrictions at all, 4 weeks away from driving and walking without crutches.
Sounds really good, Dan - the soreness is good, you're asking more from that, I found that it made that side much stronger for me in the long run. I have to exercise the last side more just to keep up.
Thx Hern, appreciate the support.
Question, how long did it take for each hip to be "even" with each other, mine are roughly the same amount of time between as yours (about 4.5 months etc)?
Thanks again
Hi Dan,
The hips are not even pain wise at 11.28 weeks post op. My R Hip is the worst at a 4-5, and the L hip's 2 is on easy street. Mainly, I believe my 2 1/2 hours of driving most days of the business week is keeping the R Hip inflamed. Yesterday morning, I started icing again. Brrr! :P
When I have a chance to drive less on weekends, thankfully, my R Hip calms to a 4.
Two4
Quote from: Dan L on March 07, 2012, 05:52:22 PM
Thx Hern, appreciate the support.
Question, how long did it take for each hip to be "even" with each other, mine are roughly the same amount of time between as yours (about 4.5 months etc)?
Thanks again
Dan, the two sides are still not equal, but extremely functional. I noticed that, I went to my old house to remove about 28 containers filled with books, vynil records and miscellaneous stuff (punching bag, etc), all of course heavy.
I ran them up from the basement using a narrow stairway with a landing, took me about two hours (with several rests). Both hips got tired, my right (last) was feeling it pretty much every time I went up, much more towards the end, the left was fine until the last ten or so, when it started getting sore.
I don't remember how I felt before the OA, since I moved more than a few times, but I think I was sore then. I'm so sensitized to my hips now, I have to tell myself that it is normal to be sore after working like that. I of course unloaded them at my place, but I had a cart to use which made it easier.
After six hours or so of moving and arranging heavy boxes, I was sore, but not just in the hips. I took a shower, went out to meet some friends and realized that being tired and a bit sore was normal. My hips were fine and actually less sore than some other parts of me (that's right - I'm talking to you, feet!!!).
Guess my point is that fully strengthening everything evenly is taking me longer, but both of my hips are more than strong enough to be fully functional and then some.
Wow! Nanu, you are a big strong He - Man! I'd say your
Quotehips are more than strong enough to be fully functional and then some.
!
'One
It is nice to be getting back to doing the usual stupid stuff I did before. I still got a bit more sore on the last hip, but no lasting soreness, it was pretty much gone the next day.
(chuckle - big strong he man... ::) )
Now 4 weeks out from my second BHR, and doing very well. Pain is minimal, stiffness and such when arising from seated position, which is also normal. This one feels at least a couple weeks ahead of the first one in terms of recovery, and working hard to stay patient and stay on the crutches for 2 more weeks. There are days when the discomfort in the BHR from 10/2011 is equal to this one, which is to say, mostly minimal. Started back to work from home this week, a week ahead of last time.
Got out in the yard yesterday and raked up around a flower bed, which was "interesting" to do with one crutch, but was nice to be able to do just the same.
Have also lost some weight since prior to the surgery, which after adjusting for the 2.4 pounds of implants, is about 5+ pounds lost, presumably due to the loss of appetite for the first few weeks after surgery. Still seems weird since I'm forced to be mostly sedentary while on crutches.
Very, very happy I got this done, and looking forward to many good years to come on these hips.
Alright, DAN!!!!
Weight loss is weight loss, so keep up the good work. It looks like you've got the ratio of work and rest down, and I'm soooo pleased for you!
2-4
P.S. I finally pulled a half pound off. Measly, I know, but I'm not changing my stats until I reach 163, which should happen soon due to loss of appetite. I tell you what - I'll take any weight loss any way I can get it. ;)
Dan,
I'm a bit late with my congratulations to you for having the second hip taken care of. it must feel wonderful to finally have the surgical part of the experience behind you once and for all. Wow! Now you get to put all of your effort into your reccovery. Outstanding.
Congrats on the weight loss as well. Walking with crutches is not easy. Your building upper body strength and burning calories every time you head off on the crutches. Keep moving. It's all good now.
Boomer
Thanks 2for1 and Boomer, I really appreciate it.
The second one is a wierd dynamic-- you know what is coming, you know what to expect, you know all the little oddnesses and things that crop up (mostly because of this incredibly helpful discussion group), but you still go through the similar stages of acceptance (maybe like the stages of grief..?....)as you move through it just the same (but with less magnitude). This one being easier sort of lulled me into the groove, but I've had similar journey this time, with more and quicker acceptance of the long term implications of having metal hips and making sure I do everything possible on the "care and feeding" front to make sure they last for the rest of my life.
I've been such a "see food diet" eater over the years ("I see food and I eat it"), and having carried 25 extra lbs since college days, I'm still amazed I've been able to change my ways, and actually act like I'm not 19 any more (only took me 31 years to realize that!!) and eat responsibly. It is a really nice silver lining to the whole thing.
All the best,
Dan
Congratulations Dan, once this one heals up your journey will be over and the fun can begin. While you're working on recovery jut think of all the good things you've had to give up and look forward to returning to them
Good Luck!
Thanks Woody;
Looking forward to getting on my bike this summer and at least getting up to 15 - 20 miles, my pre-op normal max, from a few years ago, without that grinding feeling on every revolution of the pedal. Last summer I tried one time-- a new low-- and realized it was not going to work. That plus some decent hikes in western NY will be extremely well received.
Thanks again and continued success my friend.
Had my 6-week checkup today, off the crutches, and the new (and Oct) implant look perfect on the x-rays. Time to start walking the dogs again, and catching up on yardwork. I feel really quite well, seems to be a couple weeks at least ahead of hip #1.
Restrictions for 10.5 months to come then free to be myself.
My 6-month anniv of my left BHR is this week; that one has been a bit sore hauling me around the place, hoping it will now settle down now that the right leg is back on terra firma 100%. Overall feeling really great to be through this phase.
Dan
Two perfect hips... Now what? Enjoy, possibilities are endless right ?
Awesome Dan, glad to hear you got through those first 6 weeks unscathed. Great work!
Yard work? You went through all of this twice so you could do yard work? Say it isn't so please!
Boomer
LOL Boomer!
Congrats Dan L and enjoy whatever you want with your perfect hips! ::)
Great news on your checkup. I'll be thinking of you as I walk my dog today too!
One
Thanks everyone, very nice words of encouragement, those hit home.
Boomer: yardwork is just the tip of the iceberg, but having sat inside through the early warm spring and seeing everything grow while I sat inside has me a bit antsy. So antsy, I did cut the part of the lawn the dogs used, with one crutch (shhh) before I was able to walk. Plus the outside time here in OH and in western NY this time of the year is certified 100% "car salesman free" zone, :) which I know you can appreciate more than most.
I am chomping at the bit to get back to the things I really like to do, hiking and some biking as well.
thanks again everyone
The hip Dr. Rector put in me is a special Birmingham Hip known as the "play hip". It's not designed for yardwork, painting or any other form of labor. It's best used for riding bikes, fishing and playing at the beach. If I am properly warmed up, my "play hip" is also very good at bending over to get a cold beer out of the cooler. You should check to make sure you got the "work hip" and not the "play hip". You don't want to risk anything by trying to do any kind of labor on a "play hip".
You are going to enjoy your first bike ride more than you know. Other riders will wonder why you have such a big smile on your face. In fact, you will be smiling so much people are going to be concerned.
Have fun Dan!
Boomer
Boomer-
Love it! I didn't realize it until now but my doc definitely implanted the "play hip." The other day I was running in driving rain and cold with a big ol' smile on my face.
Dan
Just a quick update, 10+ weeks after #2 and one day shy of 7 months on #1. Doing quite well overall for sure. Get some soreness and muscle fatigue on both sides when turning over the garden, or push mowing (particularly in the 88 degree heat yesterday), but the ultra smooth "buttah" feeling when the hip joint moves is just incredible. It makes me smile, automatically.
Little things: sometimes now getting in bed the old way (not backing up to the bed in reverse as I have been since last Oct.); I can get in the car the old way no problem (step in), able to cross legs, do socks, trim toenails, and much of that kind of small but noticable stuff is about 75% normal.
Thanks for the update. Curious about whether or not you are still icing both hips after exercise. Seems to help me when I remember, but that could just be psychological. Also curious about how often you need to take any NSAIDs. I generally take one ibuprofen before a long bike ride or a long PT session to keep the pain and stiffness at bay. Not sure it's needed but along with icing it seems to be a good thing.
Congrats on your progress. Sometimes we have to look carefully to notice the little things that you mentioned. My wife mentioned that I don't make the same painful old man noises now that I used to make before and right after surgery.
Boomer
Excellent to hear Dan, can't believe 10 weeks has gone for you already! Really good work & glad those 'little things' are getting easier. Makes you realise how much we take for granted when at near full health.
Those 'little things', Dan, are not shabby at all!!
QuoteI can get in the car the old way no problem (step in) - Dan L
I
still back into the car slowly, lower myself down whilst squarely facing the open car door, center my butt on my bucket like car seat's special tushy pillow that I carry around to sit on, then swing my ouchy right hip's leg in like it weighs a hundred pounds, and tuck in my left leg in like it ain't no thang.
End Whine.
2fer
Boomer- I haven't been icing, but have been doing hot soaks for general muscle soreness.
2Fer, Kiwi, thanks for the great comments and feedback. The time is flying by for sure, had my first plane trip last week, was uneventful, but took aspirin a couple days before and after to help revent DVT's.
All the best, Dan
Just passed the 3 month milestone on #2, and have been very active, with very few issues since off crutches at 6 weeks, see my response to Boomer in this thread: http://surfacehippy.info/hiptalk/hip-resurfacing-topics/how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-my-birmingham-hip/ for details on what the hips have allowed me to do.
Start up stiffness when rising from seated position, muscle soreness (healing related) when doing too much work, and some squeaking in hip #1 that seems to be hydration-related and resolved by gatorade (http://surfacehippy.info/hiptalk/recovery-issues/squeakapalooza/) are the only minor difficulties I've been having.
It continues to get better almost every day. I feel so incredibly fortunate for the outcome so far, and for the support of everyone in this forum.
Dan
All sounds about right, Dan - you're cruising along. Awesome.
''and some squeaking in hip #1 that seems to be hydration-related and resolved by gatorade''
That's funny. I'll have to stay on top of my hydration so it never happens to me.
Dan, Sounds like you're having a pretty smooth recovery - really happy for you mate. Keep up the good work.
Just passed 8 months on my first BHR, and it is doing really well. Noticing the start up stiffness on that side, when arising from seated position, is noticably decreasing, as is the muscle soreness after activity. The motion in the joint is incredibly smooth and completely pain free, and continues to produce spontaneous smiles. Squeaking (not painful whatsoever) seems figured out and easily avoided by staying hydrated or by using sports drink to address dehydration when it does occur.
This may sound trivial, but moving to work/dress shoes with no heel during the work day seems to have really helped when walking, on both sides.
All good!
Dan
Dan it sounds like you are doing great! Thanks for the update. I agree with you on the importance of comfortable shoes. I have to wear a suit during the week and notice that I am much more comfortable during the weekends in running shoes. I' m not running.
Boomer
True on the good shoes, Dan and Boomer. I got a problem with my left foot middle toe due to incorrect loading of the foot while walking, according to a podiatrist I saw. It happened after my second procedure, an HR on the right hip. He thought I was overcompensating and putting too much emphasis on the middle of the foot (bad) instead of the outside / inside of the foot while walking, which is normal.
He thought my footwear contributed to it, so he prescribed better shoes and inserts. This was for an already existing condition, so may not apply to everyone. What I do think applies is that more than most, we need to have comfortable and good footwear. Just my opinion, not a shill for the better shoe manufacturers ::) .
Will reach my 6 month milestone on my right BHR this week, and about 10.5 months on the left side. Mostly boring recovery which is exactly what I was hoping for.
Doing really well overall. Some muscle soreness after exertion on the 6 month old BHR, particularly when activities include bending at the waist, but nothing to write home about. Very occasional more extensive pain, usually following over exertion of various types or dumb things I may have done. Taking less meds for pain that I have in probably over a decade, which is really, really nice. Startup stiffness on the 6 month side is still present but noticably decreasing, all but gone on the other side.
I do seem prone to changes in the weather, a couple cool fronts and low pressure systems have come through over the past couple weeks, (we have had months of dry and fair weather), causing some muscle soreness and ache, but nothing major.
I remain thrilled with my resurfaced hips. One huge added bonus has been the weight I dropped last year before the surgeries, and managed to keep off, which has lead to a much better overall health outlook, far better diet, all resulting in lower BP, better labs, ec, etc, and annual physicals that are markedly improved.
Looking forward to 1st anniversary of #1 in October.
A truely sincere thank you to all of the people here that have shared so much, so unselfishly, that has made such a positive difference for so many people in the midst of difficult times.
Awesome in all fronts, Dan! You'll have plenty of gotchas that go away eventually, but the overall progress is great. Congrats on the weight loss, I didn't start on that until a year had passed.
Great news Dan :)
Good job Dan. Same for me, rather boring recovery, but that's what it should be. Other than the excitement of being active again.
Dan,
Congratulations to you! Nice to hear your positive recovery story Dan. You have left the danger zone, and moved into the land of almost anything goes. Except yard work, of course. I was slightly behind you on both of my hips, and read your updates with great interest, since I expected to track your progress closely, even thought I am a bit older. I look forward to hearing about your anniversary celebration.
Thanks for being such a good guide. Keep posting please.
Boomer
Thanks Hern, Bliss, Tin and Boomah.
Will keep posting for sure, although I can never add much more than the most here on the technical and healing issues (although I continue to absorb it like a sponge and amazed at the level of detail many here provide) I feel glad to add my simple story if it is at all helpful.
Forgot to add, no more squeaking at all, and none on the 6-month old device at any time. No nut-busting yard work in a while either, thanks to Dr Boomer's advice regdaring better treatment of these shiny new appliances, and drinking water more deliberately.
Thanks again
I love to read the stories, you guys are all fledging with your new hips, it is very uplifting to hear how you are getting on. Especially all those with play hips installed! ;D
Had my "1 year" followup for both sides today (14.5 months for #1 and 10+ months for #2) and everything looks great according to Phil Golnick, Dr. Brooks PA. Bone in-growth around the cup looks great on both sides, as does the femoral bone cortex adjacent to the femoral cap, and the angle of the cup is "right where Dr Brooks left them". I'm still under the restrictions on the more recent side, but in about a month I'm allowed to get more aggressive, which for me means more hiking on bigger hills over longer periods than the past couple of years, and no worries when lifting/carrying anything.
Hip scores look great as well.
As I mentioned to Phil and anyone else who will listen, this outcome is like "magic", and I am forever grateful to the medical team and my extended family here at Surface Hippy.
Dan
Well done Dan. You had a great surgeon and lots of support, but you did the heavy lifting when it comes to both of your recoveries. Nobody on this website will begrudge you taking a bow as the star in your own journey back to good health and big fun. My hats off to you for making this happen.
Congratulations on the very good news. One year is a big test, and you aced it.
Boomer
Great news, Dan - like boomer says - take a bow.
Congrats DAnL....our livin the life.
Hern. I wanted to comment on what you said about shoes. I threw all my old shoes out the day before surgery and replaced with unworn. My gait pattern will completely be different so why go back to bad old habits. Well I take it back I did not throw out my hunting boots but it will be a while before those one back out.
Cordially,
ross