Today is my 2nd year anniversary of my left BRH. Amazing how nervous I was two years ago and how happy I am today. When the first doctor said I needed two hip replacements, at that time I never thought I would ever feel as good as I do now.
It has certainly been interesting and virtually all positive. I celebrated my 2nd year anniversary by going surfing for the 5th day in the last week which is a lot for any time of year in NJ!! I have never surfed better â€" although I think my new board has a lot to do with that so does my new hips.
My only mini-set back during the last two years was when I strained my calf running â€" yes, it was my first time running. And, my last. I never loved running (i.e., not my passion) and I took the injury as a sign that I should not be doing things that I don’t truly love. When people ask if I can run with my new hips, I tell them “I can but I choose not toâ€.
I had three goals when I decided to get the BHR. 1, be able to walk my dog pain free and limp free. 2, to go to the gym and get a good workout in. 3, to be able to surf and snowboard. Honestly, I would have been (very) happy to only reach my first goal but thanks to Pat, Vicki, both their sites, a friend in the medical, Dr. Della Valle and his staff, my sister and her family for letting me rehab in their home twice, and others I have meet along the way, I have been able to reach all three goals.
Is it too late to add a 4th goal? I have never kite boarded and that sure does look like a lot of fun.
Happy birthday!!!! That all sounds so good
I hope you have many more years of walking, surfing, snowboarding ... and kite boarding :D
Anna
Congratulations!
Thanks for sharing your story. Inspiring to many perspective patients.
Good Luck and let us know how you are doing when you can.
Pat
Congrats!! ;)
Congrats! You'll still be improving over the coming year. Kite boarding... sounds fun!
Thank you so much for sharing your progress! People need to know how great this procedure is! Mine is at three+ years now, and I just comfortably worked, hosted, and rode in a five day horse clinic ( large group lesson). Four years ago I was dragging a leg in pain taking handfuls of NSAIDs doing this!!! My HR gave me back my life!!!
Congrats! Here's to many more years!
Steven:
Congratulations and best wishes for many more years doing the things you love! You were one of the folks that was instrumental in steering me towards Dr. Della Valle, and I truly appreciate you taking the time to answer my questions.
As you said to me, with a properly designed device being placed by an experienced surgeon, the results are truly amazing!