Re: Newbie from NYC and Nervous about impending THR

[Guest guest]

What exactly were/are you doing in these workouts? Jogging? You probably

shouldn¹t do that any more. Swimming? Bicycling? Hiking? Rowing machine?

Weights? I¹d think the answers would be different for different activities.

(For example, I can¹t imagine you¹d be forbidden to swim.) Ask the doctors.

I had a knee, so I don¹t know about hips. Hip people?

F

TKR 1/15/09

on 2/24/11 11:24 AM, nyc4us4 at exmachina@... wrote:

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> Hi everyone. I have total hip replacement surgery scheduled in 3 weeks at HSS

> and am very nervous. The surgeons (I've seen 3 at HSS) are very abrupt and

> tell me I can't go back to my 6 day a week workouts ever again! I'm in my

> early 40s and athletic activity is something I love. I

> feel like my life is over. Anyone out there who feels the same or would like

> to offer advice? Has anyone had surgery at HSS maybe? I would appreciate any

> and all input!

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[Guest guest]

I have a new knee, not a hip, and so cannot give you first hand advice, but a

good friend had two hips done at HSS while in her 40's and she goes to the gym

most days. I think she did have to give up kick boxing, but she is certainly

active! I hike and play tennis with my new knee. Trust me, life is not over!

You just now when it's raining.

Joan, TKR 12/09 Hospital for Joint Diseases

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From: " maryanne.waspe1@... " <maryanne.waspe1@...>

Joint Replacement

Sent: Thu, February 24, 2011 10:49:19 PM

Subject: Newbie from NYC and Nervous about impending

THR

I am assuming the surgeon has told you you can't do certain things that will

put your hip at risk of dislocating.

Trust me that's not an avenue you ever want to experience.I don't think he

means your life is over...

its just beginning again pain free in a different way.

We all have to make some sacrifices but we just work around them and live

full lives.

I don't know why you are having a hip replacement done if you can still work

out in a gym 6 days a week,

It took all my strength to get out of bed and see the day through on pain

meds.

My surgeon used to do young people but he is now very hesitant,

as he says the joint is only going to last you 5 years if you abuse it.

I was 37 when I had my first hip done, and 40 when I had my second.

I have now had the left done 4 times the right once.

I never ever put it at risk of dislocating, but I still lead a full and

productive life.

- Newbie from NYC and Nervous about

impending THR

Hi everyone. I have total hip replacement surgery scheduled in 3 weeks at

HSS and am very nervous. The surgeons (I've seen 3 at HSS) are very abrupt

and tell me I can't go back to my 6 day a week workouts ever again! I'm in

my early 40s and athletic activity is something I love. I

feel like my life is over. Anyone out there who feels the same or would like

to offer advice? Has anyone had surgery at HSS maybe? I would appreciate any

and all input!

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[Guest guest]

Hi,

I'm surprised that you are being told you cannot return to your normal active

lifestyle after THR. However, have you not considered a Birmingham Hip

Resurfacing? This procedure preserves the femoral head by placing a metal cap

over it; this then fits into a metal acetabular cup. It is ideal for younger,

active patients because it enables you to get a few more years out of your

hip(s) before having to consider a THR. I was 39/40 when I had my hips

resurfaced. I had a DePuy ASR on the right that, unfortunately, failed after 4.5

years but the BHR has been brilliant. I am a keen cyclist, gym bunny and Pilates

person - okay, no high impact stuff in there, but my surgeon told me there were

no restrictions on my activities. At the moment I'm week 3 post THR revision and

am looking forward to returning to my regular activities. I, too, was nervous

about the THR, but my surgeon has said there are no restrictions even after this

(including skiing? YES). I had a ceramic-on-metal THR which is supposed to be

better suited to younger patients rather than the traditional Polyethylene THR

and less brittle than ceramic-on-ceramic.

My advice would be that you investigate ALL of your options thoroughly because

there are MANY different alternatives and manufacturers of hip prostheses out

there. Certain surgeons will prefer certain devices and manufacturers, so you

may need to see several before you find a suitable option. Do not rush into

surgery even though it is tempting just to get rid of the pain. Once the surgery

is done, you cannot go back.

If you are looking for more info on resurfacings, there is another group

dedicated to this run by a lady called Vicky. She is very well informed about

all the different resurfacing options and has connections to a number of

orthopaedic surgeons who specialise in resurfacing.

All the best,

Judy

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> Hi everyone. I have total hip replacement surgery scheduled in 3 weeks at HSS

and am very nervous. The surgeons (I've seen 3 at HSS) are very abrupt and tell

me I can't go back to my 6 day a week workouts ever again! I'm in my early 40s

and athletic activity is something I love. I

> feel like my life is over. Anyone out there who feels the same or would like

to offer advice? Has anyone had surgery at HSS maybe? I would appreciate any and

all input!

>

[Guest guest]

I'm surprised your OS is so pessimistic even before surgery. I know at

least one 70+-year-old lady who had surgery when I did and she still plays

tennis daily, 7 years after her THR.

The only limitations my OS placed on me were Bungee jumping and free-fall

parachuting. I presently work part-time as a coach for an American football

team in the Israel Football League, which includes demonstrating tackling,

blocking, pass coverage and kicking. The only limitation is that I don't

take part in full contact practices... but then, I turned 61 a few months

ago.

Sometimes OS's give you the " worst-case " scenario--don't lose heart until

after your surgery, whichever route you decide to take, replacement or

resurfacing.

Beware of Vicki's militancy, though--she was banned from this forum a couple

of years ago because she aggressively rejected replacements as a viable

treatment in any and all cases. Discuss the resurfacing option with your

surgeon, it's not a suitable solution for everyone.

Good luck with your surgery and don't lose hope--most people with hip

replacements enjoy a full life, and are as active as they want to be.

Success rates are well over 90% (98% here in Israel, where THRs are one of

the most common surgical procedures). There's a whole regained life after

surgery!

on ( " Double Hippie " )

RTHR: 2003; LTHR: 2004

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From: Joint Replacement

[mailto:Joint Replacement ] On Behalf Of magliaknit

Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 4:08 PM

Joint Replacement

Subject: Re: Newbie from NYC and Nervous about

impending THR

Hi,

I'm surprised that you are being told you cannot return to your normal

active lifestyle after THR. However, have you not considered a Birmingham

Hip Resurfacing? This procedure preserves the femoral head by placing a

metal cap over it; this then fits into a metal acetabular cup. It is ideal

for younger, active patients because it enables you to get a few more years

out of your hip(s) before having to consider a THR. I was 39/40 when I had

my hips resurfaced. I had a DePuy ASR on the right that, unfortunately,

failed after 4.5 years but the BHR has been brilliant. I am a keen cyclist,

gym bunny and Pilates person - okay, no high impact stuff in there, but my

surgeon told me there were no restrictions on my activities. At the moment

I'm week 3 post THR revision and am looking forward to returning to my

regular activities. I, too, was nervous about the THR, but my surgeon has

said there are no restrictions even after this (including skiing? YES). I

had a ceramic-on-metal THR whic! h is supposed to be better suited to

younger patients rather than the traditional Polyethylene THR and less

brittle than ceramic-on-ceramic.

My advice would be that you investigate ALL of your options thoroughly

because there are MANY different alternatives and manufacturers of hip

prostheses out there. Certain surgeons will prefer certain devices and

manufacturers, so you may need to see several before you find a suitable

option. Do not rush into surgery even though it is tempting just to get rid

of the pain. Once the surgery is done, you cannot go back.

If you are looking for more info on resurfacings, there is another

group dedicated to this run by a lady called Vicky. She is very well

informed about all the different resurfacing options and has connections to

a number of orthopaedic surgeons who specialise in resurfacing.

All the best,

Judy

>

> Hi everyone. I have total hip replacement surgery scheduled in 3 weeks at

HSS and am very nervous. The surgeons (I've seen 3 at HSS) are very abrupt

and tell me I can't go back to my 6 day a week workouts ever again! I'm in

my early 40s and athletic activity is something I love. I

> feel like my life is over. Anyone out there who feels the same or would

like to offer advice? Has anyone had surgery at HSS maybe? I would

appreciate any and all input!

>

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[Guest guest]

I had my total hip replacement at HSS on 5/20/2010 and my condition

has improved

very much. I don't have the pain I had before, and now I can walk faster and

don't limp anymore. My opinion is that I couldn't find better hospital than HSS

and that the doctors are good. Before the operation I had my doubts, and yes at

the beginning I thought my doctor didn't have any sympathy. My stay in the

hospital was very pleasant and all the staff was very attentive to my needs. I

don't know what kind of workouts you do, but after the operation you have to

fallow some precautions, and please do follow them. After this just ask your

doctor what can you do or can't do. Eventually I think you will be able 

to do

anything but wait until the healing is complete. Do you have the option not to

do it, if you are doing it is because your need it, no? Then the sooner the

better and your age will help with the healing, the younger the faster you will

heal. I wish you the best and keep a positive mind. If I did it, you can do it

better, I am very scare of doctors and hospitals in general.Good luck.

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From: nyc4us4 <exmachina@...>

Joint Replacement

Sent: Thu, February 24, 2011 2:24:58 PM

Subject: Newbie from NYC and Nervous about impending

THR

 

Hi everyone. I have total hip replacement surgery scheduled in 3 weeks at HSS

and am very nervous. The surgeons (I've seen 3 at HSS) are very abrupt and tell

me I can't go back to my 6 day a week workouts ever again! I'm in my early 40s

and athletic activity is something I love. I

feel like my life is over. Anyone out there who feels the same or would like to

offer advice? Has anyone had surgery at HSS maybe? I would appreciate any and

all input!

[Guest guest]

I'm in my middle 40s and have had both hips replaced. My surgeon has not

limited me from any physical activity. I don't jog--but that's my decision to

avoid the wear and impact. I cycle instead. I play tennis ocassionally,

softball, hiking, etc. I workout with weights about 3 times a week.

Heck, my surgeon says work out more and eat less--I could lose a few pounds.

I had my second hip done 2 years ago and my PT said he'd have me back on my bike

in 4 weeks. I took a 10 mile ride 1 day shy of of a month.

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> Hi everyone. I have total hip replacement surgery scheduled in 3 weeks at HSS

and am very nervous. The surgeons (I've seen 3 at HSS) are very abrupt and tell

me I can't go back to my 6 day a week workouts ever again! I'm in my early 40s

and athletic activity is something I love. I

> feel like my life is over. Anyone out there who feels the same or would like

to offer advice? Has anyone had surgery at HSS maybe? I would appreciate any and

all input!

>

[Guest guest]

I had bilateral THRs at HHS in September. Dr. Su was my surgeon. He uses a

metal-on-metal hip replacement that allows the head of the replaced femur to be

as large as the original head you're born with. This means NO precautions. I

have had a marvelous recovery and when I saw Dr. Su in January, he told me I

could resume ALL my previous activities. Admittedly, I don't do workouts 6 days

a week. Other surgeons at HHS use other replacement parts which require the

head to be smaller and this results in " precautions " . I know you're right up

against it, surgery-wise, but you might want to think about contacting Dr. Su.

Whatever you decide, the nursing and other staff at HSS are sensational.

bilat THRs, Dr. Su, 9-24-10

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> Hi everyone. I have total hip replacement surgery scheduled in 3 weeks at HSS

and am very nervous. The surgeons (I've seen 3 at HSS) are very abrupt and tell

me I can't go back to my 6 day a week workouts ever again! I'm in my early 40s

and athletic activity is something I love. I

> feel like my life is over. Anyone out there who feels the same or would like

to offer advice? Has anyone had surgery at HSS maybe? I would appreciate any and

all input!

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