I was having a few seconds thoughts about starting the process all over again. My right hip is great for walking but I still don't have the pain free range of motion I want. Everyone says give it a whole year to recover.
This week I forgot my anti-inflammatory for two days and "here's my sign!" I was in so much pain in my left hip I could hardly walk. I realize that the med was masking the issue. Back on it and the pain is less.
I know that with dysplasia my hip will only deteriorate more and more. I have wrapped my head around another surgery to become a bi-lat. 2 weeks and I will have 2 shiny hips!
Dee
Good luck.
Dee Dee, best of luck with surgery number 2. It should go easier since you know what you are in for and you now have a strong hip on the other side. I'm now at 1 year and my right side is like nothing ever was wrong. My left has always been a little behind the right and I only feel it after very long exercise, not pain, I can just feel that it is there.
Good luck, keep us posted.
I'll back Woodstock on this, Dee - I can't imagine having done just one and had it hold me back.
I have two strong hips now and (getting back to disco - thanks to McFadden & Whitehead...) "Ain't no stopping us now, we're on the move"
There've been so many things that have held us down
But now it looks like things are finally comin' around,
I know we've got a long long way to go,
And where we'll end up
I don't know
But we won't let nothing hold us back
We're putting ourselves together
We're polishing up our act,
And if you've ever been held down before
I know that you refuse to be held down any more, well
Don't you let nothing, nothing
Nothing stand in your way
I know what this was originally meant for, but thought this applied. Good luck, Dee.
Best of luck Dee. If like most, you will be very happy you got the second one done.
I'm sure this is already your plan, but be sure to follow the program, do all the exercises, ice, ice, ice, obey the restrictions and in no time you'll be disco-ing to Hernanu's tune above.
Dan
Thanks for the encouragement.
I am planning on joining a gym after my 6 weeks are up to keep active in the colder weather. I have not been a big fitness person, but I don't like walking In the cold.
Dee
Good luck Dee Dee! You know you are in great hands with Dr. Gross. You'll do great again.
Right there with you Dee Dee!
I had number one done in January and I'm scheduled for number two, five days after you are. When I take my Celebrex, I don't feel too bad. When I don't... my right hip lets me know. But the touchstone I always have (as a fellow dysplasia sufferer) is my comparative range of motion. My BHR hip can move in ways my right could only dream of. I let that be my guide. ; )
Seems like a lot of one hippers are having the other one done. 3-1/2 weeks and I will join you as a bilat. I am glad to be able to rest around the holidays but my wife is not so happy. She is not looking forward to getting all the holiday stuff done and taking care of me after the surgery.
Good luck Dee Dee and Barista.
Bill
Surgery is next week and I have the worst cold in years. I went to the gd today and got on augmenton.
I took
2 tylenol
2 sudafed
1 zyrtec
2 augmenton
2 musinex
flonase nose spray
my anti inflammatory
I feel like a walking drugstore. I slept on and off most of the day and feel better tonight. Thanksgiving holiday was horrible fighting the sinus headache, coughing, sneezing and runny nose junk.
I have an email into to Dr. Gross nurse and hope to hear from her tomorrow.
Praying for a quick recovery.
Dee
Dee;
Best of luck this week on your surgery, we're all pulling for you. Let us know how you are when you get a moment. Many good things to come!
Dan
Good luck on your next and last, Dee!
Hang in there, I will be joining the bilat club sometime in the future. At least you feel confident with Dr. Gross. I will keep u all in my prayers.
Good luck on surgery Dee Dee. I have 2 more weeks until my 2nd.
Thanks for the encouragement. I had my preop appt with Lee today. Everything is go ahead. I have recovered from the cold and sinuses to be well enough for the operation. I am mentally ready to do this again.
One funny thing. I went in thinking "I will have a matched set of shiny hips!" Well Dr. Gross suprised me and gave me a choice. It seems he has recently started offering a Wright Uncemented device along with the Biomet recap. I of course chose the biomet. I am obviously a woman and like matching ;)
I will report in later in the week.
Dee
Good luck Dee!
Dee:
Best wishes for a successful outcome and speedy recovery. You are in good hands with Dr. Gross so I am sure it will go well.
I was intrigued by your comment that Dr. Gross gave you a choice between the uncemented Biomet Recap and the Wright Conserve Plus devices. Did he explain why he has started making this option available? It seems like it would complicate things a bit for him since he would need to use different instrumentation.
All the best,
Marco
How's your search going, Marco?
Hernan:
Thanks for your interest. I've settled on Dr. Gross (thus my interest in Dee's recent post) and have scheduled my surgery for April 3.
I am still reasonably mobile, so I am focusing my energy on going into the surgery as fit as possible.
Best regards,
Marco
Very cool, it's good you're focusing on getting ready. Work on your upper body as well as your core to help the first few weeks of crutching, etc.
As a follow up to Dee's post about being given a choice between cement less devices I just received an email from Dr. Gross' office explaining this new protocol.
Dr. Gross notes that the devices have different design rationales with theoretical advantages but littl hard data to back up manufacturers' claims. His goal is to do a randomized study to test over time whether one device produces better outcomes.
Lee Webb indicated that Dr. gross will post information on this new approach on his website shortly.
Marco
Surgery went great. Up on the walker at 4 pm for a short walk about. Resting and doing well. Second time around is a little easier so far.
Dee
That's great Dee! Welcome to the bilateral club...
Dee:
I am glad to hear the surgery went well.
Best regards,
Marco
Good luck Dee, although your surgery might be over. Can't wait to hear from you with your results.
Surgery went well. Dr. Gross said the hip was worn out and to the bone, but not as bad as the right hip I had done 6 months ago.
I think this hip has been easier to handle. I feel more comfortable getting around than with the first surgery. I wanted to practice going up and down steps on the day I was being released. I was cruising around the hallways on the crutches. When I made it to the pt room I started feeling weak. I asked for a chair and ended up passing out. I caused a lot of commotion. It was just low blood pressure from doing too much.
The pt girls said I was fortunate that the second operation seemed easier. When they get people back in that have more difficulties than the first -they are not "happy campers."
The only other complication is the itching from the narcotics. I did not have that with the first surgery. Dr. Gross was matter of fact. Take the Benadryl so you won't itch or you will be in pain if you stop the pain meds too soon.
I am glad to be home and resting in my own environment. My dear husband has been wonderful taking care of me. My first night home was a little rough with pain. I am icing and staying on top of it today.
I am looking forward to this time next year. I should be strong and flexible again!
Dee
Awesome Dee! Glad things are going pretty well. I nearly passed out twice on that first day, so I get that feeling! And I have to say I hated the narcotics, but in a few of days you will probably be off them and feeling better.
Good luck with the next few days!
Dee - great news.
I had my second hip done 14 months ago and my range of motion is amazingly (is that a word?) improved. Looking forward to cross country ski trails this year after taking last year off as part of my recovery. Keep us posted
Congratulations on the second resurfacing. Take it easy and you will have a great new year!
Good Luck.
Pat
Glad everything went well.
Hey Dee so glad your feeling better. Are you a righty or a lefty. The reason I ask is that supposedly your dominant side heals more quickly. I am no expert and repeating what Lee was talking to me about. Had mine done same time and my left finally caught up to the right after 3 weeks.
Good job DeeDee. I seem to have been off on other topics for the last few weeks. Can't keep up. Hope the recovery is still going smoothly.
Ross- Interesting about the dominant side, sounds totally reasonable to me. My right is my dominant side and it did seem to heal quicker and the whole event was easier. Although it was my second, so not sure if that had anything to do with it.