Just had my 5 year checkup on the left hip (Schemitsch - London ON Canada). X-rays according to Dr. S, were outstanding / excellent. He examined my walk and said he could not tell I even had hip surgery.
I have sent the x-rays down to Dr. Gross for right hip review as I don't get to South Carolina on any quasi-regular basis.
I don't think about my hips in any aspects of my daily life or activities. I play golf (mostly walking - 4 times a week, just resumed playing winter ball hockey in a gym at age 64.
Dr. Schemitsch said one could get 30 years of service+ out of BHP if one avoids heavy sustained impact sports.
Thank you Pat and the frequent comments by posters such as Hernau - they certainly gave me the confidence in making the right decision to preserve bone and elect for BHP surgery providing your femoral head and bone density is sufficient.
Congratulations on your 5 year checkup. And you 9 1/2 year anniversary. So happy the website and Hip Talk Forum were helpful to you. I wish you the very best and many, many more anniversaries. Will be looking forward to some updates in the future. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family.
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Pat