total hip replacements and racing

RE: total hip replacements and racing

Former Member — Sat, 03 Jul 2004 11:13:38 GMT

Hi Betsy - thanks for the note - I would love it. Tried to email you but message would not send. My email is suschu@comcast.net Thanks Susanne

RE: total hip replacements and racing

Betsy — Sat, 03 Jul 2004 02:55:22 GMT

Susanne, If you send me your email address, I can put you in touch with several swimmers who have had hip replacements are are swimming well. Betsy Durrant Planning@usms.org

RE: total hip replacements and racing

Former Member — Wed, 30 Jun 2004 11:09:29 GMT

Hi dear Rob, Micheal and M- thank you so very much for your replies, support, advice and good wishes. What a treat to have a community out there I can write to and get a response within 24 hours. I so appreciate it. One more question I have is how about flipturns and starts? Not so important in open water but very important in sprinting. How long did it take you bionic people to do a good start? Thanks again and best to you Susanne

RE: total hip replacements and racing

Former Member — Wed, 30 Jun 2004 08:25:18 GMT

Susanne - I used to swim with a gentlemen who had both knees replaced! Good luck and God Speed! M

RE: total hip replacements and racing

Rob Copeland — Tue, 29 Jun 2004 01:10:57 GMT

Susanne, I have not undergone hip replacement, but I have swum with a couple of folks who have. And from what I can see, the surgery has definitely help. One gentleman I swim with, had a hip replaced earlier this year, and is now able to kick breaststroke faster than before and with little or no pain. It took him a couple of weeks of recovery before he got back in the pool and 4 or 5 more before he really started pushing it again. His only regret was that he took so long before having the surgery. Good LUCK and a speedy recovery!