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?
thanks
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I had mine done on Jan. 30.
As for my hip, the arthritis pain is completely gone, and has been since the surgery. My range of motion is improved.
I've done some body surfing and will start surfing again as well. Could have done it months ago, but haven't been in the water.
If you want to contact me off-line, I'm happy to provide more information. My doctor (Schmalzried at the Joint Replacment Institute in Los Angeles) is the best, bar none.
I'm happy as hell w/ my results and life is vastly improved.
cheers
sabretooth
Have you surfed yet?
I am recovering from a broken hip, and may have to get a THR. My fear is I may not be able to surf again. If I'm stuck playing golf the rest of my life, what's the use?
I had mine done on Jan. 30.
As for my hip, the arthritis pain is completely gone, and has been since the surgery. My range of motion is improved.
I've done some body surfing and will start surfing again as well. Could have done it months ago, but haven't been in the water.
If you want to contact me off-line, I'm happy to provide more information. My doctor (Schmalzried at the Joint Replacment Institute in Los Angeles) is the best, bar none.
I'm happy as hell w/ my results and life is vastly improved.
cheers
sabretooth
Have you surfed yet?
I am recovering from a broken hip, and may have to get a THR. My fear is I may not be able to surf again. If I'm stuck playing golf the rest of my life, what's the use?
