Anyone out there in USMS/Board world had a total hip replacment or hip resurfacing? If so, here are my questions:
1. How long until you were back in the water training?
2. How long until you were back in the water racing (pool and/or open water)?
3. How long until you could do flip turns and push hard off the wall?
4. How long until you were biking?
5. How long until you felt "normal?"
6. What is your experience re range of motion post surgery?
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Thanks for the info. I just went and saw a guy who does hip resurfacing. He wasn't very enthusiastic about my case. Apparently the rheumatoid arthritis is a bit of a problem, as is the possible metal ion release for a young woman. He didn't recommend a total hip replacement at this point either, because I am 31 years old, and he wanted me to wait as long as possible. I don't know what as long as possible means, but I guess as long as I can swim happily, I will wait. He also said that there was no guarantee that the biking would be better after the surgery. It seems like everything I read online is so positive about the surgery, that I was surprised at his reluctance. Anyway--thanks again for sharing your experiences! I guess I will be waiting for a bit longer.
Thanks for the info. I just went and saw a guy who does hip resurfacing. He wasn't very enthusiastic about my case. Apparently the rheumatoid arthritis is a bit of a problem, as is the possible metal ion release for a young woman. He didn't recommend a total hip replacement at this point either, because I am 31 years old, and he wanted me to wait as long as possible. I don't know what as long as possible means, but I guess as long as I can swim happily, I will wait. He also said that there was no guarantee that the biking would be better after the surgery. It seems like everything I read online is so positive about the surgery, that I was surprised at his reluctance. Anyway--thanks again for sharing your experiences! I guess I will be waiting for a bit longer.
