Hi Everyone,
I am 37 and I am scheduled to have my left hip resurfaced (Conserve Plus) in 3 days. I just wanted to thank Pat and all of the Hip Talk members. This website and discussion forum has been invaluable. Like many of you, I received conflicting views from different doctors, which made the process confusing. But, after much reading and reflection, as well as drawing from your experiences, I decided that a hip resurfacing was my best option.
I have 3 young kids who I have only been able to watch play on the playground. I have been active (basketball, skiing, karate, cycling, etc.) my whole life, so it's been frustrating to only walk a block or two without experiencing pain. I walk with a major limp. I want my active life back and I want to be able to chase my kids.
This site also helped me find a fantastic doctor - Dr. Thomas Vail at UCSF. He is a confident yet humble surgeon and I know I am in the right hands.
I started a blog (thehippingpost.com) to chronicle my hip resurfacing story. It's mostly to update friends and family, but I intend to share a successful story and hopefully others who either may be facing a similar decision or may have already gone through a hip resurfacing can draw from my experiences.
Thanks again everyone, and I wish you all a healthy and happy life with your new hips.
Best,
Doug J