Hip Replacement Thoughts

[Irving]

Good luck with this.

[cableguy11]

I to am 43 and have a bad hip and both knees. Never thought I would miss running, but I do. Not that I did it that much but still. All I can say is that if it gets rid of that pain, then do it. I am sure it is worth it. Good luck and prayers your way for a speedy recovery. Sorry I have no advice on the actual procedure.

-Art

[Invader zim]

It's not too bad. I had my first one done when I was 30. Don't over do it and take your time at first. Most people have great success with the replacement. Wish you the best of luck and if you have any questions feel free to ask.

[Stevensje]

Some important questions to find out. How bad are your X-rays? How bad do you hurt and have you tried conservative treatment options?How experienced is your surgeon? Is it a complex case? How many does he do a year? Will it be Anterior ASI or Posterior approach? 43 is really young to have a total joint replacement. If all goes well, you should get at-least 25yrs survivorship before you will need to have an oil-change.

[Bailey Guns]

No advice...just best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.

[buffalobo]

Just make sure when they put the new hip in they don't make that leg a smidge shorter or longer than it was before. Talk about lower back issues.

^This and stuck walking in circles. Also let us know if we can help.

[Gman]

Prayers going out for you, friend.

I have a co-worker younger than I that has had both knees replaced. I have a director just a bit older that has had both hips replaced. I'd say the hip recovery was quite a bit quicker. You'll likely be tempted to progress things quicker than your doctor or PT will, but listen to them. Lots of folks get into trouble thinking they're more healed than they are.

Sent from my electronic leash.

[sroz]

First guy I knew who had it done 8 or 9 years ago was out about 2 months. Most co-workers who had it done in the past 3 years were back to work in 2 or 3 weeks. The latest one ( about 60 years old) was back in a couple of weeks and was surprised at how well everything went. As a few have already stated, the PT is critical. Good luck and if you' re like everyone else I know who has been thru it, you'll be glad you did.

[wctriumph]

Prayers on the way up for you and yours. If I can help out, let me know.

[StagLefty]

Good luck and prayers for a speedy recovery.