Well,
I'm sitting here in the hospital at Boulder Community Hospital, 2 days post op from my BHR resurfacing with Dr. Rector. Couldn't believe how well it went. Dr. Rector told me he got the device inserted perfectly. Just what I wanted to hear. It's been pretty amazing. Had a couple walks in the hospital today, went up stairs, watched the snow fall outside, etc. Now it's on to healing. Pretty excited about it all.
Special thanks to Boomer on here. He and his wife put me and my wife up in his house and he and his wife have made this whole experience even more special, starting with picking us up at the airport, getting us to Dr. Rectors office for our pre-op visit, etc. As soon as I'm discharged they've got their house set up for us to hang out in till I get my final check-up from Rector before we fly home (we live out of State).
Anyway, those of you out there thinking of doing this, go for it. First thing my wife asked me after surgery was, "Are you glad you still did this?" And, my answer was an immediate "YES". So, I guess that makes me a new "Surface Hippy" now. 8)
Congratulations and welcome. It gets better every day and it's amazing to have the hip pain gone.
You are officially Hippy. Welcome to the other side!
Boomer
CONGRATS!!!!!!!
Congratulations! Take it easy and you will be up and running soon!
Good Luck.
Pat
Great to here! You will be back on the bicycle for spring.
I'm at 11 weeks bilateral and with the unbelievable weather in New York, I'm out cycling 3 or four times a week. I have to keep telling myself to go easy though or I pay for it with soreness for the next few days.
Congrats mate! Now on to the important subject of letting your body heal its self!(thats the boring part but i think its worth it!).
Also thats really great of boomer and his wife!!
Congrats to you and many cheers for Boomer! You'll see the improvement quickly (but not quickly enough, I know) you are on your way back.
That is great news! Now on with recovery.
Boomer, you have gone above and beyond the Hippy call. I hope that I can help the Hippy cause half as much. Thank you.
Dan
I second that Gossack, Boomer went way above and beyond the call of duty. This whole experience has gone unbelieveably easy because of Boomer. I'm getting ready to get discharged and we're going right home to Boomers till I get my final check out and fly back to California. I realize there will be ups and downs in the recovery period, but the process will always be about getting better.
John
Boomer
I think it was wonderful to help John and his wife. It is great when someone can reach out to help another in a serious situation like surgery in a different place than home.
Good Luck to both of you. :D Great to have people like you on the Discussion Group.
Pat
Pat,
You were the first person on this website to teach me about paying it forward. I would never have been able to go through with the surgery without the help of your Hippys and so many others. Now I get the chance to help John and Emily through the recovery. So much easier when you have help and someone around who has been through it. I am looking forward to it.
Oh, and it is not a burden at all. There is something joyful in helping someone get through a difficult time. I don't think I was wise enough to understand that before I became a Hippy.
John and Emily will be he in just a few minutes. We're going to have fun with this recovery.
Boomer
Boomer, you are awesome.
Congrats. I'm only a few days ahead of you - had my bilateral on 1/23 and 1/25 with Dr. Gross. I live here in Boulder and arrived back in town a week ago. I am also looking forward to getting back on the bike this spring!
Amy
John, Best wishes for a smooth and steady recovery. It is an amazing process.
Boomer, wow, incredible, very nice of you. This is an incredible community of people and you exemplify that perfectly through your kind actions.
Did John get to check out your new car mats :)?
Dan
Well,
after a couple days at Boomers house, we flew back home. Boomer hosted us with unbelievable kindness; although I think he rubbed it in a little uncorking that bottle of wine everynight for his wife, himself and my wife. LOL I did sneak a little sip from my wife's glass though. Unbelievable to realize that the whole experience fell into place because of this web site. Still hard to comprehend.
John
How are you feeling, John?
Hernanu,
I'm doing great. Stiff and sore, which is to be expected. Just walked in the house from a 1/2 mile walk with my wife. It's the third 1/2 mi walk I've done since surgery and I'm one week out. So, can't complain. Put some ice on it as soon as I'm done to insure continued healing and a decrease in swelling. I'll walk again this afternoon to the bus stop and great my son when he gets off the bus. It's about the same distance. It feels good to just get out and move. Thanks for asking.
John
John,
Welcome to the other side. I am also a patient of Dr Rector's and he is amazing. I am thrilled that I chose him to operate on me. Boulder Community Hospital was also another wonderful home away from home, the nurses were so much fun and took really good CARE of me.
Boomer, Wow that is a big pay it forward, I am impressed. How are you doing with your recovery? I am thinking that I am going to come to Boulder in May for my 1st annual appointment, maybe we should have a mini hip resurfacing gathering:
Me, you, Bill, Amy and John..
Lori,
Count me in on any Hippy gathering in Boulder. I am always looking for a reason to go to Boulder.
I agree with your assessment of the nurses at Boulder Community Hospital. I shared lots of hugs with them when I was visiting John, and got to see how they took care of him while I was visiting. And, Dr. Rector is starting to grow on me!
Boomer
One week and a day out today. Home alone and had to put on my compression tights; dang these things are sexy!!! LOL Anyway, I did it. It took me a while to get the surgical leg stocking on, but was able to pull my right leg up to the seat edge. Left leg doesn't take very long. I walked yesterday twice. Total was a little more than a mile. Not bad for one week out. Seems some of the swelling has gone down, but discoloration has increased. Literally looks like a mule kicked me. Already have reduced some of the pain medication. But, don't want to do it too much. Less pain I feel the more I'll be able to get up and around and rehad/recover. Anyway, going to go sit outside in the sun and read a book.
Sounds good, John - do you have one of the handy dandy sock putter onner? (my own term), they definitely helped me with putting on the TEDs.
Here's the one I used, it slips right on.... :
http://www.amazon.com/Sock-Aid-with-Foam-Grip/dp/B000SOJM84/ref=sr_1_2?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1328814996&sr=1-2 (http://www.amazon.com/Sock-Aid-with-Foam-Grip/dp/B000SOJM84/ref=sr_1_2?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1328814996&sr=1-2)
Hernanu,
Nah, didn't mess around with one of those. I know Dr. Rector/Boulder hospital makes them available to the patients, but they didn't offer one to me. I was actually able to put my socks on before I left the hospital; although it was a stretch (no punn intended). I just got back from a 1 mile straight walk with my wife. 8th day out and I think that's pretty good. Hard to believe it all is true, especially after one really rough period post op. I cried like a whooped pup for about 3 hours. Definitely had my tail between my legs. Pain meds helped though. Those who do this just need to remember, once you nod your head for the gate, you just gotta ride it out and make the best of your ride.
That is good, John - we all overreach, sometimes it kicks our behinds, other times, just slaps us around a bit. That tones down in due time.
Okay, tomorrow it will be two weeks post op. I've been walking daily and the last 5 days have been putting in at least a mile straight each day. Yesterday only used my cane for about 1/3 of it, and today didn't use my cane at all, and actually had a pretty brisk pace. I did all my PT exercises afterwards, then iced. Did some things around the house, drove into town and did some "Valentine" shopping for the kids and wife. After getting home, fed all the animals, picked up the eggs, etc. Tonight, iced the hip well, took a jacuzzi, then iced it again. Swelling has finally gone down about 50%, so I'm sure that's helped. Still drinking lots of water as instructed. So, feeling pretty happy about things so far.
Sounds like you're doing well, happy for you. Remember to elevate the leg also, not just ice it - that is the other 'leg' of getting the swelling down. I loved that driving after being housebound.
John, congrats on a successful surgery and continued recovery. It WAS worth it. And Boomer, you are a class, top drawer, awesome man.
Curt
Two weeks and a day post op. I was able to ride the stationary bike one hour solid today (did 1/2 hr yesterday) and then walked two miles afterwards without even taking my cane. My gate felt smooth and it's the first time in several years I was able to extend my right leg back on extension. Still doing the PT exercises daily, and that appears to be helping with all those synergistic muscles that support the back and hip. So far, things seem to be going pretty good with the recovery. Hope this helps someone who's thinking about getting their hip or hips done.
Wow, that's awesome. I was advised today not to do more than 20 minutes on the bike &/or elliptical. I was pretty excited about being able to do 20 minutes as I've been really pushing to get on the treadmill &/or other. I could do more but was told not too. Anyone have thoughts on why?
Well, I'm three weeks and a day post op. The hip seems to be getting better each day. Sunday rode 1 1/2 hours on the bike, did a two mile walk. Tuesday, Wed, and today rode between an hour and an hour and a half. I try to walk at least two miles each day after my rides and then do my PT exercises. My range of motion continues to increase and the joint feels stronger and stronger each day. Swelling is about 90% gone; although there's still some pretty good discoloration. What an experience this has been. It's been amazing to watch the body heal. I can't believe how well my incision looks. Dr. Rector is an absolute perfectionist.
Wow, that's impressive.
Thanks mslendzion. Just trying to stay active and busy. Seems the more active I stay, to a point of course, the better the recovery seems to be, and the better my psyche is.
Also, I'M FINISHED!!!! I took my last Fragmin shot this morning. HOOOORRRRAAAAAYYYYY. I hated taking those shots every morning. Today was my last one and now that chapter of this whole process is closed. I still have one more week to wear these TED hose though. Can't wait till I'm able to take those off for good.
I hated those socks too, just think though, if we were in the 1700's we'd have to wear those all the time.
LOL, yeah Heranu, but I bet I could get a pair in a nice Forest Green. ;) That would look so much more sexy than these white ones. I bet I could even get a nice pair in red!!! Robyn Hood green would be good though.
Hey John, enjoy reading about your progress! You are about two weeks ahead of me, as I am about a week and a day post surgery today. You have indeed set the bar high. I will probably start some elliptical work in the next day or two to start shedding those post surgery pounds LOL! Indoor rehab in February in Minnesota kinda sucks, but at least the big snow has been staying away, so I can walk outside. Continued good luck to you buddy in your recovery!
Congratulations Jake on making it through. I bet it's hard doing it up there in the middle of Winter. Who did your surgery? Did you have to travel to have it done? As far as setting the bar, I don't know about that. It's all relative. I was very fit coming into surgery, so I had an unfair advantage. ;D I just do what I think is good. I don't take any risks, and I do know my body. What might work for me might not for others, and vis-versa. Bottom line is we all find a way to make progress. I'm just a firm believer in making sure I'm proactive in my own recovery and don't let others place limitations on me. Good luck with your recovery as well. I'm sure you'll find the right balance of what's just right for you. If you over-do it a little just ice a little more and move on. I look forward to hearing how you progress too. You'll have to post back on letting me know.
Catching up to ya, John.. but real, real, slowly LOL! Since last post, I've been down to the health club a couple of times. First day, 13 days post op, I hit the elliptical for real for the first time post op for me. Went about 20 minutes and did 2 miles on it, albeit only on level 1, whereas I was used to level 10 pre-surgery, but I was happy with that and worked up a good sweat on my "dough-boy" arse LOL! I just got back today from doing the same, and I was able to increase my distance up to 2.5 miles in 20 minutes on level 1 again, but hey it's progress.
Today, I noticed an older gentleman in a wheel chair sitting at a table near the fitness floor, and I ended up having a nice chat with him. Turned out he was a retired PT from Mayo Clinic that happened to work with some of the earliest THR patients. I will post a separate thread about this, because I think it may have some common interest on this board.
Jake in MN
Jake, that's great. Biggest mistake I think athletic people make getting back after surgery is that they still have that "Training" mentality. Even though I'm doing quite a bit, my mentality is a "Recovery" mentality. I'm riding the stationary bike an hour to two hours a day, but with almost no resistance. I do all my PT exercises and walk 2-3 miles a day, but everything is very easy and at a recovery mode. I don't need to "Train" right now, just recover. I'm just 4 weeks out yesterday, and I'm still icing several times a day.
John, to answer your question, my surgeon was Dr. Rogerson. I haven't been icing down very much, but then again, I haven't been pushing it that much. My whole story is here:
http://surfacehippy.info/hiptalk/index.php?topic=3495.0
Also, the 1969 THR history discussion is here:
http://surfacehippy.info/hiptalk/index.php?topic=3530.0
congrats!! john. sounds like doing great!! Boomer hats off, top notch guy!!! and wife too!!!
Wow, John, that sounds great.
I'm just curious about any restrictions or precautions your surgeon had for you. I felt very similar in terms of what I felt I could do at one week, at ten days, etc. I asked my surgeon (Dr. Gross) and he reiterated to NOT walk in excess of 1-1.5 miles per day, and no exercise bike until the six week checkup.
Admittedly, he may have a much more conservative rehab, but can you share what your surgeon's protocols were?
Congrats again.
Okay, 6 weeks post op and counting. Doing better and better each week. Slowly getting strength back. Dr. Rector detaches the gluteus muscle on his posterior approach, so working on my glute strength and extension. I've already got better extension now then I've had in years. Almost no pain in the hip, but does ache a little now and then still. Immediately gets better when I ice. About 95% of the swelling is gone, just a little puffy on the right butt cheek. :P Incision looks like a red line is all.
Put in alomst 180 miles on the bike last week, plus three days in the weight room doing all my strengthening exercises they had me doing in PT. I stopped the PT since I can do it all pretty much at my work in the weight room. I'm on my feet almost all day coaching swim and doing all my PE classes, so it's unbelievable how quickly this recovery process has been. People see me and don't believe how fast I've recovered being only 6 weeks out. Seems being active only accelerates the healing process; I know all the weight bearing accelerates the bone growth and ingrowth.
Anyway, just thought I'd post an update.
Congrats John, sounds like you've got a good handle on this recovery stuff.
You are making me feel like such a slacker! LOL
Congrats John - you obviously were very fit prior to and this is just picking up and running with the new hip- literally! Giving some of us slower gals and guys some motivation.
John,
Wonderful news. Sounds like you are a sucess story for Dr Rector's. My scar is starting to darken up and fade. I am working on getting my glutes stronger and my core, which is a challenge, because I am lazy. :o
Happy to hear that you biked that distance, that is outstanding. I biked from Aspen to Glenwood when I was 6 months post op and then also swam a mile, there are major breakthoughs with this surgery. Happy to hear that you are doing well.
Curious where do you live?
7 Weeks post op and continuing to improve. Can't believe how fast it all happens. Got in 180 miles on the bike this week, did hill repeats twice this week, 10 times each day (short hill 1:30 effort). Stood up the whole time to get my glutes to fire. Today, rode with my daughter on the Time Trial bikes. She was doing 3 mile intervals. So, I followed along. On the first one I was able to hold 30-31 mph. So, feel like my strength is coming back slowly. Dr. Rector said I should be ready to race by June, so far it's looking good. Got a massage today too, that really helped. Dr. Rector is amazing.
8 weeks post op. Some big break throughs this week. One, did two 60 mile rides with hill repeats for the hard part. Tues. the hill repeats were very slow. Reality slap in the face. But, Thur. did the same hill repeats and dropped almost a minute off each one from Tuesdays efforts; only 30 seconds off best time ever. Also, last Sunday, hiked in to an area to scout for turkeys and it was pretty uncomfortable on the uneven terrain and hip felt very weak. Today hiked in the same area to hunt for turkeys and the hip felt almost normal. Not once did I notice it. So, it continues to get better.
Reading stories like this is so helpful in understanding the recovery process and so encouraging. I will admit I was taken back by how sore and weak I was right after surgery. I had no reference, nothing to compare to - I haven't been in a hospital since I was born. I SO want to ride my bike again and reading your progress puts a smile on my face. I'd like to think I've learned a few things over the years about how hard I can push myself and I hope I can strike the right balance here.
Nice John...
Okay, 9 weeks out. Keeps getting better on the operated side. Tuesday, did a 20 time trial on the TT bike, kept H.R. at threshold the whole time. Averaged just over 25, not fast, but a good effort. Hip hurt a little at the end, but immediatly stopped after my warm down. I still iced when I got home. Wed, did a 70 mile ride. Nothing hard, just nice steady tempo. Today, went with my daughter and did 1/2 mi. hill repeats. These were all way over threshold. Never once did I feel my hip. So, recovery is going great. Hope to be racing by June. We'll see if Dr. Rector gives me the okay.
Giddyup John...sounding good!
I'm impressed, and have moved some goals forward. Another month and I can blow the dust off the P3!
John,
I expect when it's time for your three month check up with Dr. Rector that you will just ride your bike to and from Boulder. Shouldn't take you more than a couple of days at the rate you are recovering. It would be a nice tribute to Dr. Rector.
Boomer
Awesome recovery, John. Congrats.
Great work John, you are really kicking it on your recovery. You'll not only be racing but racing well in June!
I don't know about that Woodstock. Major reality check today. Did a 50 mile ride with 5,200 ft of climbing (3 mile hill repeats). First one was okay, but then the rest of them the piano fell out of the sky. I tried the Jens Voigt "shut up legs" approach, but it didn't work.
:-[
We all have bad days and we had them before we had hip problems too. You're doing great, keep up the good work!
11 weeks out from surgery and things are going AWESOME!!! 1) Training is going great. Got in my first 300 mile week since surgey. Did hill repeats twice this past week. And last Sat. got in 85. One day did 32 with a 15 mile time trial in 32:04. I was very happy with that. 28 mph ave. Used the TT bike with fast helmet and skin suit, but no fast wheels. I got a new bike yesterday, a Cannondale EVO. So, motivation just went up a notch. Going to go watch my 14 yr. old daughter do a Sprint Tri tomorrow. So, it will be fun for people to see me out riding on the course and say, "Hey, didn't you just have hip surgery?" LOL
Just got off the phone with a good friend of mine, mulitple national champion cyclist. He's in his 60's now. Crashed Wed and broke his hip. They did surgery today and decided to give him a new total hip. Talked with him on the phone tonight, but docs were in the room, so gotta call back tomorrow and compare notes with him and see how he's doing. They said he had arthritis so bad they just decided to replace the hip as well. Too bad he couldn't have gotten a resurfaced hip.
John - When did you start riding your road bike, as opposed to the stationary bike? Do you feel significant strength differences between your legs? Any stiffness in the operated hip after a long ride?
At 3.5 weeks out I've been on the stationary bike for about a week and a half. I've pushed the resistance up to about 60% of where I was pre-surgery, but I'm still taking it pretty easy. And I'm dying to get back on my road bike!
Stephen,
I got on the stationary bike at 2 weeks to the day. Very little resistance. I rode :30 first day. The first week I started, I did that the first day, then the next day rode 1hr. Again, very little resistance. I was also walking during that time too every day. Then a day after that I rode the MTB on some farm roads with out being clipped in, for an hour. Very small gears. Just ROM. Did that a couple days for 1hr each time. Third week, kept it at an hour on the stationary bike, kept walking, and started Phy. Therapy. Just kept bumping it up after that. Still though, focused on just spinning and not on increasing the resistance that fast. I felt I was still in healing mode, I didn't want to have a "training" mentality. Now that I'm 11 weeks, I'm full on training mentality now. Lots of Ice during the first 2-6 weeks after workouts. Don't much ice any more, unless it's sore.
Also, I have no stiffness in my hip after rides. My back get's pretty stiff, LOL. But my surgical hip is great. I did have some stiffness after rides the first few weeks. But, nothing that noteworthy. My right hip still isn't as strong as my left leg, but almost!!
Well,
May 15 did my first race a little over 3 mo. post op. Was planning on doing the 35+ 1,2's and the Pro 1,2's race, but only did the 35+ race. It was a brisk pace, 27 mph average, with fast laps at 33-34mph. I finished with the lead group and got 14th. Was so tired afterwards I bailed on the Pro 1,2 race. (Found out two days later I have mono :( Oh well, I was still so excited that I didn't even notice my right hip. Although I can't say I didn't think about it. All the turns were right hand. LOL Well, I know it will only keep getting better. Amazing the technology now days for the hip resurfacing.
Very pleased to hear your results, but mono - who have you been kissing?
Are you doing any weight exercises for legs? Just curious as I have been doing 4 sets of 15 deep knee bends and 4 sets of 15 light leg presses every other day. I can't honestly tell any difference in strength from one leg to the other, although the little twinges you get on a long steep climb start in the non operated leg first. Go figure...
That's awesome John! Great race only 3 months out! I road my road bike for the first time outdoors today. Rode maybe 6 miles at who knows what pace with platform pedals and a 27 on the rear to get over a couple hills. I was so happy though pedaling down the road! I was actually able to ride on the hoods too! Have not touched that area comfortably for almost two years! Hope to be remotely close to what you're doing at three months!
Congrats again
Joe
Stephen, yes I did weights and deep knee lunges for a number of weeks starting at about 3-4 weeks out. I'm not lifting at all now since I'm riding 300+ miles a week. That would break me down too much. I did a 70 mile ride today, all on the TT bike. Did the first 25 miles with my daughter. She did 3 x 4 mile intervals. She's getting ready for the State TT championships. Then I did another 45, most of it around 25 mph on my TT bike. Never felt the hip, but my right buttocks got a little sore. LOL
Rob, That's great great you're out there riding. I firmly believe the more active, to a point, that you are post op the better your recovery and results will be. I'm sure you'll be hammering out the miles in a few months.
So excited to hear the amount of miles you're doing per week! I used to commute and do just a bit less than that per week and haven't been able to since 2009-2010. I was NEVER a good crit racer and was always just happy to finish in the field. Road racing was my thing. I can't wait to get to the start line next year! Hopefully not get dropped ;D. Keep racing and updating so it will motivate me and others who can't wait to join you!
Joe
Yeah, I'm not much of a crit guy either. But, funny thing is, last year my best results were in crits. I do like road races though. I'm sure you'll be doing great in a couple months. Just keep active, get on the bike and spin as much as possible, and be smart. Use lots of ice. I'm dying to hear how you do.
Thanks John. I'll keep checking in and definitely let you know when I toe the line again. Good luck this summer.
Joe
300 miles a week is a lot of miles but it really points out just how beneficial this surgery is to really active people. Going from not being able to do anything to being able to do everything again is really amazing. I'd write more but I have to go get the bikes ready for today's ride!
Got about a 12 mile ride in today and actually used the drops! This is getting better and better! Cannot wait until I can do a group ride again.......and not get popped.
Joe
Rob, great job. I don't know about the group ride????? I started riding pretty soon after surgery, but I didn't even think of a group ride for several months. Chances of going down go way up in a "group ride". Just a thought.
:-)
I second that one John about the "group ride".
I only ride with the few friends I know who can ride and I know their quirks...
D.
That's great advice...wasn't really thinking that through. Every time I've gone down its either been with a group or in a peloton. Thanks guys. I do have a question. When did you start using your clip less pedals again? I'm still using platform pedals and it seems more dangerous than the clip less.
Thanks
Joe
I started using clips right away, but I was on the stationary bike for a couple weeks before riding the road bike. I road my MTB a few times with platform pedals, then just went back to my road bike and my look pedals. I loosened the tension a little to make it easier to get in and out of them.
Raced Monday, won the second prime ($100), team mate won the race. 80+ in the field. Not bad for 3 1/2 months out. I'm the one on the left of the picture in the blue and black kit with Ritchie on the shoulders; on the black Cannondale.
I'm really impressed. That's how this whole deal is supposed to go - right back at 'em!
That's right Stephen. It all starts with picking a good device to use, then picking a very good surgeon with a good track record to put it in. I know we all hope to get back to where we were pre-op. At least, that's my goal. I can't wish enough good luck to all those who have their hips resurfaced!!!
Go with clipless from the start Joe. You are not going to dislocate anything or cause damage by clipping out. Loosen the tension for the first few rides to put you at ease.
Nice race John!
Thanks David and John! Can't wait to put my pedals back on! Today was my last ride with the platforms!,yippee! Nice race John, looks like the field was spread out pretty good! Congrats on winning the prime and your teammate taking 1st! Hope you all split the $$$$! :). Keep filling us in....very inspiring!
Well, just an update. I'm almost 6 months out now. I've been pounding out the miles on the bike. Averaging over 300 miles a week 7 of the last 8 weeks. Hips holding up good. State Road Race Championships coming up, so I'll do that and see how it fairs. Had a funny experience a couple weeks ago. We were playing "Long Base" (Wiffle ball with one base to run to and back) and it was on the beach in the sand. I had no control over my hip/leg when I was running. My leg felt like it had a mind of it's own. My brain had no idea what direction it was going, turning, pushing, etc. It was the weirdest sensation. My wife, who's an Occupational Therapist, told me that it's because all the nerve endings (propriorecptors) in the acetabular cup and on the femoral head are no longer there, so my proprioreception (awareness of what my limb/body are doing in space) isn't the same now. She say's it will come back, but will take time. But, it was almost comical trying to run after a ball in the sand and play. I felt like such a spazz LOL
I have a similar problem, normally occurs after a couple bottles of red wine. Are sure you hadn't been over indulging.LOL
Very very impressive John.
Hi John, I just came back to this thread. Congratulations and a great recovery and good luck at the State Championships!
Mine is still coming back, John - although I have a feeling as active as you are, yours will be back faster.
I noticed that in complex movements when kicking the heavy bag; I'm starting on spinning kicks, which need a lot of coordination between the two legs, hips rotating correctly, then a very quick push and rock from the hips to coordinate a powerful kick - the first times I did this without impact, or with low impact, the hips were all over the place.
Eventually (and fairly quickly), I felt more under control, but I still haven't tried any jumping kicks or (the grail of totally impractical kicks) jumping and spinning kicks. I get what you mean, and seem to go through that with every new technique I try. It improves each time though, so there must be some sort of persistent learning going on. I need some more proprioreception schooling, I guess.
Congrats on getting yourself to that level again. The wiffle game may show that things that rely on the smaller stabilizing muscles need more work to mend.
John,
Good luck in the state championship! I too have a lack of knowing what my leg is going to do sometimes, glad to hear I'm not the only one. I'm only 3 months post op so I figured it was just too early to be worried. I have been riding daily and back to the gym for upper body and core work. I'm only averaging about 100 to 120 miles per week but my avg speed has been getting better on the same course...so I'm pleased with that. Went and watched my buddies do a masters crit Sunday...that was fun! Got to yell and tease while they flipped me off! Lol!
Take care,
Joe
7month update. Raced tonight. Did a Pro 1-2 race. 40 mile crit. in 1:28. Screaming fast. Over 28 mph ave. Finished 5th. Two groups of two off the front, I went with 20 laps to go, couldn't quite bridge up, but stayed off the front for 5th. Pretty excited. Finally riding well. Muscle in my butt, were the doc detached, ached after the race, but my hip felt great.
That's excellent john. You are really cranking it up. Really glad for you.
WOOHOO!!! That excellent news. So glad to hear it is all going so well and you are back in action properly. The future is bright!!
.... the only time I have ever aveaged 28 miles an hour was when I left my Garmin running and drove off with my bike on the car ;D
Congrats John...
1 year post-op, my glutes are still a "pain in the ass"...
David
ps...I did a hard 90 mile ride yesterday, was great until I was not. My ass still just "shuts down" after a certain point.
David, know what you mean. Wonder if that will ever go away. On long rides I can feel right where the glute was detached and reattached; especially if I do a lot of climbing. Not as bad as it was, but still there. Raced again today. Finished last (won one prime), but that was after I helped set up my team mate for the win. He beat the kid from Australia who won last night, and a kid who just got back from racing in Belgium all summer. My team mate won the overall omnium which was nice for him. He's getting married next week, so his riding days will be numbered for awhile. ;)
Good for you, John. It's great to hear how great you are doing. I'm not riding at the level that you are but I never have any issues withmy glutes since they weren't detached. For the past two weeks I'm not riding at all, I'm putting two additions on my house;
Cutting down, cutting up and stacking 90 ft trees
Stone work
Framing the additions
Yesterday I started a new roof for the whole house
The hips are doing great!
So you're taking it easy, Woodstock ;D , good to hear you're doing all that. I helped a friend frame his new house, took us a weekend (eight skilled people and one unskilled future hippy), and had quite the beer fest after.
Woody - that's awesome. I'm splitting wood, climbing trees, cutting up downed trees, building boats, tons of fairly heavy gardening, fixing the tractor,... getting in some soccer here and there and riding my bike to work. So, not take away from the totally impressive discussion on riding 90 miles and racing criterions (criteria?), I just wanted to say I'm there, too. No hip trouble whatso ever, other than wearing the rest of my body out all the time.
David and John - I've been on lesser distance rides and yeah, the glutes have a certain distinct difference now, they tire quickly. Maybe there is something more focused that a PT could offer?
Good job you guys, great to hear succes about long ironmanny-sorts of things.