3 Months to the day! What I want out of my new resurfaced hips

[BUK10]

Happy Halloween: Today is 3 months to the day since having Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Surgery and everything has gone according to plan. I LOVE BEING PAIN FREE and also walking strong and with no limping.

I have goals to surf and do some activities by next summer. I could do it way sooner but I can wait for the water to get warm again. I want to ski, play tennis, golf and jog my new son in his stroller. That is all I really would like to do and try and be able to use these new "wheels" for as long as possible. I do not plan on running any marathons or even a 5K (but I might) So that I can get the most out of my hips for the long term.

I Could not be happier - Thank you to Vince, Vicky and all the surface hippies and information that is out there for future and current Resurfacing patients.

Andre, (39)
Dr. Ball - Sunny San Diego, Ca.
Bilateral ASR
July 31st, 2009

[bothdone]

Hi Andre

You've neatly summed up the joy of it all and the different possibilities that are opening up for you.

Very best wishes for your future.

Ed

[wayne-0]

Hey Andre,
I told you that being pain free is a fantastic feeling that most of us pre surgery can not even imagine again. Things are going to get progressively better and you will do all those activities again I believe. When you are ready to surf Bill and I are in so let us know. Just to keep your outlook bright on the future, all those activities you listed I have done post op and all with no problem whatsoever. Keep up the recovery process.

Wayne

[mikeball]

Andre
Way to go! You are 12 weeks ahead of me - (one down one to go) Your encouragement is important to so many others like me who are wondering what to expect. I wish you continued success and realization of your goals.
Mike

[Pat Walter]

Hi Andre

Congratulations on your recovery.  Dr. Ball has a lot of happy patients.

Looking forward to hearing about how those new hips are working next summer.

Good Luck and Thanks for sharing your story.

Pat