Re: THA Long Term Restrictions

[Guest guest]

Thanks so much Judy, and sincerely to everyone, NO Offene is meant at all in any

way. Some of my posts I say that this post is for those still looking into

options. It is not at all meant to make anyone feel bad. There are many that

come to these boards looking for options and I really just want to help spread

the word. I have started a website that is not commercially funded in ANY way,

or controlled by any manufacturer or hospital, just strictly run by me. I do

not accept ads on it at all. I sincerely do this to " pay it forward " for all of

those that helped me through my decision process. I have never made one cent for

my patient advocacy and do not ever intend to. It is my way of giving back. I

have a full time job that is completely separate from this, it is commercial

insurance and has nothing to do with this, but it pays my bills so I do not ever

intend to turn this into a profit business, just strictly a way to give back. I

have always been a real workaholic. :-)

I even started a non-profit organization to help patients that have NO insurance

coverage or the financial means to obtain hip resurfacing so they can get it at

a greatly reduced cost with one of four of the TOP Hip resurfacing surgeons in

the world.

http://dastinternational.org/

So my posts on here are not at all meant to be authoritative or sound like I am

any medical expert but just to share what I have learned in all of my research

so that hopefully those just looking into hip surgery can have a place to start

and do their own research. I hope that anyone that did take offense will accept

my apology.

Vicky

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> > > > > > > > > From: aliceinboulder <aliceinboulder@>

> > > > > > > > > Subject: Re: THA Long Term

Restrictions

> > > > > > > > > Joint Replacement

> > > > > > > > > Date: Friday, May 8, 2009, 2:26 PM

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> > > > > > > > > >I cannot quite figure out what are the " non " safe positions.

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> > > > > > > you know of a site, or something to point me to I would appreciate

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> > > > > > > > > > Thanks in advance.

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> > > > > > > > > I have 5 weeks+ until my THR. My surgeon told me his

> > > > > > > restrictions are forever (no bending over, 90-deg rule, etc). When

I

> > > > > > > mentioned this to my PT (who has worked with my surgeon's THR

> > > > > > > patients), she said this may change depending on how hard I work

at

> > > > > > > rehab, as well as the condition of my muscles (quads & various

> > > > > > > glutes) before the surgery. She's given me some simple

strengthening

> > > > > > > exercises that I do now towards a quicker, thorough recovery. I'm

> > > > > > > not strong by any means, as my hips have been deteriorating behind

> > > > > > > my back (so to speak) for the past 10 years. I used to walk and

bike

> > > > > > > everywhere, and I am determined to do those things again when both

> > > > > > > my hips are replaced and healed next year.

> > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > So ask your surgeon more questions about how rehab will affect

> > > > > > > the restrictions. Do your preparation exercises, even though it

> > > > > > > hurts, and I speak from experience with that . . .

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[Guest guest]

One of the reasons that Harold did not leave the list is possibly because I and

I assume others wrote to him and asked him not to. Harold has often left

important information on this list and included *advise* for those asking

questions relating to upcoming surgeries. I have not seen that from you, or some

others that share your glee in someone leaving a group.There is a *huge*

difference between advise and what you offer which is your opinion disquised as

fact.

There are other ways to emphasise an opinion other than caps and you should try

and learn how to use them. If you ever had to suffer from migraines you might

learn that typing in caps is very harmful, even if not the entire post. Please

refrain from this practice!!!

Thanks,

Jeff

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From: " jujulabee@... " <jujulabee@...>

Joint Replacement

Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 3:03:51 PM

Subject: Re: Re: THA Long Term Restrictions

LOL -- Didn't you threaten to pack up your bags and leave this list in

a petulant email last week. I see that like most other people on the

net who make that kind of threat, you are still around and adding

nothing but insults to the discourse.

For the record, if one types an occasional word in capital letters, it

is because the formatting doesn't permit other ways to indicate

emphasis like bolding -- and also because cyber-conversations lack the

ability to modulate tone and read facial expressions which is why

other forms of cyber-expressions are used to convey pretext and emotion.

It is only considered poor cyber-etiquette and SHOUTING when a post is

written entirely in capital letters -- which also makes it difficult

to read. It is NOT considered to be shouting when words are capped to

convey emphasis -- as I just did deliberately.

But I have never yet known someone to actually pick up his/her

marbles and leave the playground after warning of same on the

internet. LOL.

On May 11, 2009, at 11:54 AM, harolduscverizon (DOT) net wrote:

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> what they write is the gospel and you are crazy if you don't follow

> to the letter. Everyone needs to stop using capitals, stop trying

> to be the experts and stick to giving their own practical/personal

> experience.. .that's the purpose of this list. You can go to Mayo

> Clinic, NIH, Ortho sites, etc for research and medical advice. When

> I see Orthopedic Surgeon after someone's name I'll feel they should

> be speaking as one.

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[Guest guest]

Well IMO, and this is JUST me, I feel those that claim because their THR does

not have restrictions that people should look at all THR's as the same when

clearly they are NOT is the one that is misleading folks. What part of what I

have said is innacurate? Why can you NOT address that? Because clearly I never

claimed all THR's leave someone cripple, those are YOUR words, certainly NOT

mine.

People NEED to be made aware that every single THR is different, device and

doctor dependent. Yes, SOME have no restrictions, but MANY DO have restrictions

as proven by many posters on this board as well as people I personally know of.

You also did not answer my question.

Does " no restrictions " for you mean that your doctor has no problem if you were

to take up Ironman triathlons and run daily? Or what about weights? Lifting

and carrying more than 30 or 50 pounds for work on a regular basis? Does he

condone that?

You have to be honest with the folks doing their research, what is the

definition of NO limitations for you? Not having any 90 degree restriction,

being able to play doubles tennis? What about triathlons, martial arts? Or the

above? If he does tell you that it is fine to do those things, then great, you

are one of the very lucky few, but again, you need to study what stress

shielding is and Wolf's Law. Because no matter what a THR device is made of, it

still has that long metal stem placed down your thigh. For those of you still

researching, don't listen to me, here is a great explanation from a doctor that

does both THR's and resurfacings and has done a ton of them.

http://www.surfacehippyinfo.com/Resurfacing-vs.-THR/20090421430/THR-vs.-Resurfac\

ing/Hip-Resurfacing-vs-Total-Hip-Replacement-by-Mark-Bloomfield-Orthopaedic-Surg\

eon-UK/menu-id-89.html

For those that already have THR's do not read the above, there is no need to.

Giving information is important so people can do their own research. Individual

results DO vary, but the bottom line Juju, is the fact that NOT all THR's have

NO restrictions, yours does, to me, YOU are the one being misleading and giving

out misinformation by telling patients that there are no restrictions with a THR

when in fact, there CAN be. From MY experience, watching my Mom for the past 10

years having those restrictions for life, well, how can you tell patients that

there are no restrictions with a THR and feel like you are NOT giving out

misleading information?

The fact is...with resurfacing, there ARE no restricions, PERIOD no matter which

resurfacing device you get or which doctor, once you are healed and the device

is placed accurately, there are NO limitations and NO restrictions whatsoever.

You can NOT say that about ALL THR's. So again, what part of what I have said

is misleading??

Vicky

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> > > > > > > > > > From: aliceinboulder <aliceinboulder@>

> > > > > > > > > > Subject: Re: THA Long Term

> > Restrictions

> > > > > > > > > > Joint Replacement

> > > > > > > > > > Date: Friday, May 8, 2009, 2:26 PM

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> > > > > > > > > > >I cannot quite figure out what are the " non " safe

> > positions. If

> > > > > > > > you know of a site, or something to point me to I would

> > appreciate it.

> > > > > > > > > >

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> > > > > > > > > > > Thanks in advance.

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> > > > > > > > > > I have 5 weeks+ until my THR. My surgeon told me his

> > > > > > > > restrictions are forever (no bending over, 90-deg rule,

> > etc). When I

> > > > > > > > mentioned this to my PT (who has worked with my

> > surgeon's THR

> > > > > > > > patients), she said this may change depending on how

> > hard I work at

> > > > > > > > rehab, as well as the condition of my muscles (quads &

> > various

> > > > > > > > glutes) before the surgery. She's given me some simple

> > strengthening

> > > > > > > > exercises that I do now towards a quicker, thorough

> > recovery. I'm

> > > > > > > > not strong by any means, as my hips have been

> > deteriorating behind

> > > > > > > > my back (so to speak) for the past 10 years. I used to

> > walk and bike

> > > > > > > > everywhere, and I am determined to do those things again

> > when both

> > > > > > > > my hips are replaced and healed next year.

> > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > So ask your surgeon more questions about how rehab

> > will affect

> > > > > > > > the restrictions. Do your preparation exercises, even

> > though it

> > > > > > > > hurts, and I speak from experience with that . . .

> > > > > > > > > >

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[Guest guest]

Can you please stop typing in caps? Or are you just so insensitive to thers that

you don't give a damn?

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From: vicky4vi <vickymm@...>

Joint Replacement

Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 8:49:12 PM

Subject: Re: THA Long Term Restrictions

Well IMO, and this is JUST me, I feel those that claim because their THR does

not have restrictions that people should look at all THR's as the same when

clearly they are NOT is the one that is misleading folks. What part of what I

have said is innacurate? Why can you NOT address that? Because clearly I never

claimed all THR's leave someone cripple, those are YOUR words, certainly NOT

mine.

People NEED to be made aware that every single THR is different, device and

doctor dependent. Yes, SOME have no restrictions, but MANY DO have restrictions

as proven by many posters on this board as well as people I personally know of.

You also did not answer my question.

Does " no restrictions " for you mean that your doctor has no problem if you were

to take up Ironman triathlons and run daily? Or what about weights? Lifting and

carrying more than 30 or 50 pounds for work on a regular basis? Does he condone

that?

You have to be honest with the folks doing their research, what is the

definition of NO limitations for you? Not having any 90 degree restriction,

being able to play doubles tennis? What about triathlons, martial arts? Or the

above? If he does tell you that it is fine to do those things, then great, you

are one of the very lucky few, but again, you need to study what stress

shielding is and Wolf's Law. Because no matter what a THR device is made of, it

still has that long metal stem placed down your thigh. For those of you still

researching, don't listen to me, here is a great explanation from a doctor that

does both THR's and resurfacings and has done a ton of them.

http://www.surfaceh ippyinfo. com/Resurfacing- vs.-THR/20090421 430/THR-vs.

-Resurfacing/ Hip-Resurfacing- vs-Total- Hip-Replacement- by-Mark-Bloomfie

ld-Orthopaedic- Surgeon-UK/ menu-id-89. html

For those that already have THR's do not read the above, there is no need to..

Giving information is important so people can do their own research. Individual

results DO vary, but the bottom line Juju, is the fact that NOT all THR's have

NO restrictions, yours does, to me, YOU are the one being misleading and giving

out misinformation by telling patients that there are no restrictions with a THR

when in fact, there CAN be. From MY experience, watching my Mom for the past 10

years having those restrictions for life, well, how can you tell patients that

there are no restrictions with a THR and feel like you are NOT giving out

misleading information?

The fact is...with resurfacing, there ARE no restricions, PERIOD no matter which

resurfacing device you get or which doctor, once you are healed and the device

is placed accurately, there are NO limitations and NO restrictions whatsoever.

You can NOT say that about ALL THR's. So again, what part of what I have said is

misleading??

Vicky

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> > > > > > > > > > From: aliceinboulder <aliceinboulder@ >

> > > > > > > > > > Subject: [Total_Joint_ Replacement] Re: THA Long Term

> > Restrictions

> > > > > > > > > > Total_Joint_ Replacement

> > > > > > > > > > Date: Friday, May 8, 2009, 2:26 PM

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> > > > > > > > > > >I cannot quite figure out what are the " non " safe

> > positions. If

> > > > > > > > you know of a site, or something to point me to I would

> > appreciate it.

> > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > Thanks in advance.

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> > > > > > > > > > I have 5 weeks+ until my THR. My surgeon told me his

> > > > > > > > restrictions are forever (no bending over, 90-deg rule,

> > etc). When I

> > > > > > > > mentioned this to my PT (who has worked with my

> > surgeon's THR

> > > > > > > > patients), she said this may change depending on how

> > hard I work at

> > > > > > > > rehab, as well as the condition of my muscles (quads &

> > various

> > > > > > > > glutes) before the surgery. She's given me some simple

> > strengthening

> > > > > > > > exercises that I do now towards a quicker, thorough

> > recovery. I'm

> > > > > > > > not strong by any means, as my hips have been

> > deteriorating behind

> > > > > > > > my back (so to speak) for the past 10 years. I used to

> > walk and bike

> > > > > > > > everywhere, and I am determined to do those things again

> > when both

> > > > > > > > my hips are replaced and healed next year.

> > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > So ask your surgeon more questions about how rehab

> > will affect

> > > > > > > > the restrictions. Do your preparation exercises, even

> > though it

> > > > > > > > hurts, and I speak from experience with that . . .

> > > > > > > > > >

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[Guest guest]

I will stop, but like Juju explained it is in no way shouting unless it is used

in an entire sentence. It is meant to emphasize certain words since you are only

reading and not hearing the words spoken. Just like two people reading the

exact same sentence, if certain words are or are not emphasized, both sentences

can come out with two completely separate meanings. If you read it in that

context you will see that it is not meant as shouting in any way.

Vicky

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> > > > > > > > > > > From: aliceinboulder <aliceinboulder@ >

> > > > > > > > > > > Subject: [Total_Joint_ Replacement] Re: THA Long Term

> > > Restrictions

> > > > > > > > > > > Total_Joint_ Replacement

> > > > > > > > > > > Date: Friday, May 8, 2009, 2:26 PM

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> > > > > > > > > > > >I cannot quite figure out what are the " non " safe

> > > positions. If

> > > > > > > > > you know of a site, or something to point me to I would

> > > appreciate it.

> > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks in advance.

> > > > > > > > > > >

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> > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > I have 5 weeks+ until my THR. My surgeon told me his

> > > > > > > > > restrictions are forever (no bending over, 90-deg rule,

> > > etc). When I

> > > > > > > > > mentioned this to my PT (who has worked with my

> > > surgeon's THR

> > > > > > > > > patients), she said this may change depending on how

> > > hard I work at

> > > > > > > > > rehab, as well as the condition of my muscles (quads &

> > > various

> > > > > > > > > glutes) before the surgery. She's given me some simple

> > > strengthening

> > > > > > > > > exercises that I do now towards a quicker, thorough

> > > recovery. I'm

> > > > > > > > > not strong by any means, as my hips have been

> > > deteriorating behind

> > > > > > > > > my back (so to speak) for the past 10 years. I used to

> > > walk and bike

> > > > > > > > > everywhere, and I am determined to do those things again

> > > when both

> > > > > > > > > my hips are replaced and healed next year.

> > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > So ask your surgeon more questions about how rehab

> > > will affect

> > > > > > > > > the restrictions. Do your preparation exercises, even

> > > though it

> > > > > > > > > hurts, and I speak from experience with that . . .

> > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > Alice in Boulder

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[Guest guest]

I am somewhat saddened by the tone of this discussion......

I believe that Vicky and others writing 'advice' here do so with the best of

intentions, having experienced and heard about Doctor consultations with

prospective patients that did not result in satisfactory exchange of

information, OR that did not propose the best solution to that patient's needs.

Doctors will ALWAYS recommend what they DO! Our experience searching for

treatment for 's failing hip a few years ago bears that out.

I submit that NOT all THR's are created equal, NOT all surgeons are created

equal, and you must ASK probing questions before accepting a doctors

recommendations, no matter how many qualifications he has. If a Doctor says you

will have lifetime restrictions with HIS THR, believe him. If his restrictions

do not suit, get a second opinion, FIND ANOTHER DOCTOR. Most patients do not

NEED to have lifetime restrictions on their activity if such restrictions are

not acceptable to the patient; such restrictions may allow use of less advanced

and cheaper devices however.... and make such devices LAST LONGER. I suspect

there may be economic incentives in some practices and with some insurers to

steer patients toward more economical solutions which may not be in the

patient's best interest. LOOK long and hard before you accept a solution that

does not meet your lifestyle needs!

I see some folks here who have lifetime restrictions on their THR, while others

with a THR do not have such restrictions. My wife chose a BHR in 2006,

after consultations with a THR only surgeon who was going to impose such

lifetime restrictions, and indicated the THR might last 7 to 15 years. He

offered metal/plastic (shortest life) or ceramic small ball hips (which he said

might shatter severely in severe impact trauma), and refused to even consider a

large ball metal on metal THR we asked about, mentioning the " cancer " word as

his reason.

We went away disillusioned totally by the THR concept, accepted a steroid shot

in the hip, and the following year found a local surgeon who offered the BHR in

her left hip, indicating a normal long lasting hip with no restrictions if she

had no problems in the first six months. Her recovery was fast, no restrictions

beyond a few months, and we were delighted. She was dancing at our daughter's

wedding 7 months after surgery, and slick rock climbing in the west less than a

year out. Her right knee was painful at times, X-Ray revealed bone on bone,

needing replacement. Her BHR hip was bothering her at times 1.5 years out, we

blamed it on the limp caused by the knee. After hard digging in the garden last

spring this got MUCH worse, and really never recovered. Diagnosis last December

showed a normal hip x-ray, but indicated a knee replacement was needed, we

scheduled it in mid March 2009, for a Stryker knee with Otis MRI generated

cutting templates. At the 5 week followup for the knee, her hip was still

bothering her, and her gait on crutches was unsteady. A new hip x-ray revealed

the femur neck was collapsing into the BHR cup, diagnosis avascular necrosis

(AVN). Even my untrained eye could see the difference in femur neck length when

compared to the December x-ray. BUMMER. was scheduled for emergency

revision surgery 5 days later, for a & Nephew THR with large ball,

matching the cup installed for the BHR, with a cementless titanium stem shaped

with a rectangular taper, to be " resistant " to stress shielding and expected to

be fixed by bone attachment in time. Her surgeon promises no long term

restrictions on activity or positions, and 2 weeks beyond this THR surgery her

walking gait on crutches is solid, 0.5 miles duration. She experiences a little

fatigue on one crutch, a bit of dipping with a cane, and takes a few steps

walking unaided (when she forgets in the kitchen).

We ARE disappointed by the failure of the BHR. We had expected a lifetime hip

if the femur did not break in the initial rehab. The 5 week old knee had to

step up to being the " good leg " in a hurry, it regressed in rehab during the hip

revision, but now has 125 degrees of flex, zero degrees straight, and is moving

along well.

As to the cause of AVN, the surgeon says post menopausal women have a higher

incidence of it. Web searches indicate steroids can cause it (she had one shot,

generally considered safe), colitis meds can cause it (she had a months

treatment of these for intestinal problems brought on by too many antibiotics

for dental work and intestinal complaints 6 months after the BHR), and arthritis

pain relievers (which she used occasionally pre BHR), and alcohol abuse (she

often has a glass of wine a day, but nobody defines this as " abuse " ). There

are some suggestions that too much blood flow cutoff during resurfacing surgery

can cause it too... but would that show up over a year post op? We just hope

it does not continue down the femur, affecting the THR. Our surgeon assures us

it does not happen....we still wonder a bit????? Time will tell. We do know of

a friend's hubby who had a titanium stem THR put in 30 years ago at age 29 and

still skiis, climbs mountains, and is very active.

Anyway, I think a lot of these discussions (necessarily) leave out a LOT of such

background details as I've included above.... thus may appear to some to be

" all knowing " . However, if we had accepted the first doctor's opinion when her

hip had problems, WOULD have irrecoverable lifetime restrictions. Yes,

we needed a revision to the BHR, but that revision leaves us with a better

solution FOR OUR ACTIVE LIFESTYLE NEEDS than she and many other folks have after

their initial small ball THR. The cup is now solidly fixed in her pelvis, and

the MOM bearing should not wear out in our lifetime. Yes, we do pray that is

true... :-)

I would cut Vicky and others who have experienced the recommendations of

surgeons to accept restrictions, then found better solutions a LOT of slack.

They've been there, and overcome... and want EVERYBODY ELSE to overcome too. We

are hoping now that we've truly overcome.... Don't stop trying Vicky! :-)

FWIW,

Barrie B ( & doing rehab exercises)

L BHR Dec 2006 Dr Snyder

R Stryker TKR Mar 16 2009 Dr Snyder

L Revised THR, & Nephew Large Ball MOM Titanium cementless stem, April 27

2009, Dr Snyder

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > From: aliceinboulder <aliceinboulder@>

> > > > > > > Subject: Re: THA Long Term Restrictions

> > > > > > > Joint Replacement

> > > > > > > Date: Friday, May 8, 2009, 2:26 PM

[Guest guest]

Thank you for agreeing to stop. It doesn't really matter if it is *shouting* or

not, the use of caps is very harsh on the eyes of many of us.

Thanks again,

Jeff

________________________________

From: vicky4vi <vickymm@...>

Joint Replacement

Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 9:02:38 PM

Subject: Re: THA Long Term Restrictions

I will stop, but like Juju explained it is in no way shouting unless it is used

in an entire sentence. It is meant to emphasize certain words since you are only

reading and not hearing the words spoken. Just like two people reading the exact

same sentence, if certain words are or are not emphasized, both sentences can

come out with two completely separate meanings. If you read it in that context

you will see that it is not meant as shouting in any way.

Vicky

> > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > From: aliceinboulder <aliceinboulder@ >

> > > > > > > > > > > Subject: [Total_Joint_ Replacement] Re: THA Long Term

> > > Restrictions

> > > > > > > > > > > Total_Joint_ Replacement

> > > > > > > > > > > Date: Friday, May 8, 2009, 2:26 PM

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> > > > > > > > > > > >I cannot quite figure out what are the " non " safe

> > > positions. If

> > > > > > > > > you know of a site, or something to point me to I would

> > > appreciate it.

> > > > > > > > > > >

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> > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks in advance.

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> > > > > > > > > > > I have 5 weeks+ until my THR. My surgeon told me his

> > > > > > > > > restrictions are forever (no bending over, 90-deg rule,

> > > etc). When I

> > > > > > > > > mentioned this to my PT (who has worked with my

> > > surgeon's THR

> > > > > > > > > patients), she said this may change depending on how

> > > hard I work at

> > > > > > > > > rehab, as well as the condition of my muscles (quads &

> > > various

> > > > > > > > > glutes) before the surgery. She's given me some simple

> > > strengthening

> > > > > > > > > exercises that I do now towards a quicker, thorough

> > > recovery. I'm

> > > > > > > > > not strong by any means, as my hips have been

> > > deteriorating behind

> > > > > > > > > my back (so to speak) for the past 10 years. I used to

> > > walk and bike

> > > > > > > > > everywhere, and I am determined to do those things again

> > > when both

> > > > > > > > > my hips are replaced and healed next year.

> > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > So ask your surgeon more questions about how rehab

> > > will affect

> > > > > > > > > the restrictions. Do your preparation exercises, even

> > > though it

> > > > > > > > > hurts, and I speak from experience with that . . .

> > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > Alice in Boulder

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[Guest guest]

Folks, I have seen so many really valuable sites self destruct because of

needless friction between members. TJR has provided counsel, support and

happiness to many people for a long time. Though I have still not committed to

surgery yet I am an avid reader of every post. I am also deeply conscious that

we are all different. We all have aspects of our personality which annoys

others and we have aspects that others adore. What a boring place the world

would be if we were all the same!

Please may I beg for some tolerance, understanding and acceptance? You are all

good people.

Aussie

Joint Replacement

From: vickymm@...

Date: Tue, 12 May 2009 01:02:38 +0000

Subject: Re: THA Long Term Restrictions

I will stop, but like Juju explained it is in no way shouting unless it is used

in an entire sentence. It is meant to emphasize certain words since you are only

reading and not hearing the words spoken. Just like two people reading the exact

same sentence, if certain words are or are not emphasized, both sentences can

come out with two completely separate meanings. If you read it in that context

you will see that it is not meant as shouting in any way.

Vicky

> > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > From: aliceinboulder <aliceinboulder@ >

> > > > > > > > > > > Subject: [Total_Joint_ Replacement] Re: THA Long Term

> > > Restrictions

> > > > > > > > > > > Total_Joint_ Replacement

> > > > > > > > > > > Date: Friday, May 8, 2009, 2:26 PM

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> > > > > > > > > > > >I cannot quite figure out what are the " non " safe

> > > positions. If

> > > > > > > > > you know of a site, or something to point me to I would

> > > appreciate it.

> > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > >

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> > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks in advance.

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> > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > I have 5 weeks+ until my THR. My surgeon told me his

> > > > > > > > > restrictions are forever (no bending over, 90-deg rule,

> > > etc). When I

> > > > > > > > > mentioned this to my PT (who has worked with my

> > > surgeon's THR

> > > > > > > > > patients), she said this may change depending on how

> > > hard I work at

> > > > > > > > > rehab, as well as the condition of my muscles (quads &

> > > various

> > > > > > > > > glutes) before the surgery. She's given me some simple

> > > strengthening

> > > > > > > > > exercises that I do now towards a quicker, thorough

> > > recovery. I'm

> > > > > > > > > not strong by any means, as my hips have been

> > > deteriorating behind

> > > > > > > > > my back (so to speak) for the past 10 years. I used to

> > > walk and bike

> > > > > > > > > everywhere, and I am determined to do those things again

> > > when both

> > > > > > > > > my hips are replaced and healed next year.

> > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > So ask your surgeon more questions about how rehab

> > > will affect

> > > > > > > > > the restrictions. Do your preparation exercises, even

> > > though it

> > > > > > > > > hurts, and I speak from experience with that . . .

> > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > Alice in Boulder

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[Guest guest]

Thanks Barrie,

Please give my best wishes!

Vicky

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > From: aliceinboulder <aliceinboulder@>

> > > > > > > > Subject: Re: THA Long Term

Restrictions

> > > > > > > > Joint Replacement

> > > > > > > > Date: Friday, May 8, 2009, 2:26 PM

>

[Guest guest]

Well put. Don't mean to stir up trouble at all, just trying to share

information. Again, I apologize if my passion comes across too strong, I

realize at times it does, not meant to at all. Let me lighten things up a bit

with a great joke another hippy had sent me a long time ago that " so " (didn't

bold this time) many people can relate to, I for one have an HMO and ended up

completely paying out of pocket for my procedure in India.

Research done by the AARP Legal Department

Q. What does HMO stand for?

A. This is actually a variation of the phrase, " HEY MOE. " Its roots go back to a

concept pioneered by Moe of the Three Stooges, who discovered that a patient

could be made to forget the pain in his foot if he was poked hard enough in the

eye.

Q. I just joined an HMO. How difficult will it be to choose the doctor I want?

A. Just slightly more difficult than choosing your parents. Your insurer will

provide you with a book listing all the doctors in the plan. The doctors

basically fall into two categories: those who are no longer accepting new

patients, and those who will see you but are no longer participating in the

plan. But don't worry, the remaining doctor who is still in the plan and

accepting new patients has an office just a half-day's drive away.

Q. Do all diagnostic procedures require pre-certification?

A. No. Only those you need.

Q. Can I get coverage for my preexisting conditions?

A. Certainly, as long as they don't require any treatment.

Q. What happens if I want to try alternative forms of medicine?

A. You'll need to find alternative forms of payment.

Q. My pharmacy plan only covers generic drugs, but I need the name brand. I

tried the generic medication, but it gave me a stomach ache. What should I do?

A. Poke yourself in the eye.

Q. What if I'm away from home and I get sick?

A. You really shouldn't do that.

Q. I think I need to see a specialist, but my doctor insists he can handle my

problem. Can a general practitioner really perform a heart transplant right in

his/her office?

A. Hard to say, but considering that all you're risking is the $20 co-payment,

there's no harm in giving it a shot.

Q. Will health care be different in the next century?

A. No, but if you call right now, you might get an appointment by then.

To Your Good Health (because as you'll see, you'll need it!).

Have a great evening everyone, may your surgeries all last you a lifetime!

Vicky

> > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > From: aliceinboulder <aliceinboulder@ >

> > > > > > > > > > > > Subject: [Total_Joint_ Replacement] Re: THA Long Term

> > > > Restrictions

> > > > > > > > > > > > Total_Joint_ Replacement

> > > > > > > > > > > > Date: Friday, May 8, 2009, 2:26 PM

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> > > > > > > > > > > > >I cannot quite figure out what are the " non " safe

> > > > positions. If

> > > > > > > > > > you know of a site, or something to point me to I would

> > > > appreciate it.

> > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > >

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> > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks in advance.

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> > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > I have 5 weeks+ until my THR. My surgeon told me his

> > > > > > > > > > restrictions are forever (no bending over, 90-deg rule,

> > > > etc). When I

> > > > > > > > > > mentioned this to my PT (who has worked with my

> > > > surgeon's THR

> > > > > > > > > > patients), she said this may change depending on how

> > > > hard I work at

> > > > > > > > > > rehab, as well as the condition of my muscles (quads &

> > > > various

> > > > > > > > > > glutes) before the surgery. She's given me some simple

> > > > strengthening

> > > > > > > > > > exercises that I do now towards a quicker, thorough

> > > > recovery. I'm

> > > > > > > > > > not strong by any means, as my hips have been

> > > > deteriorating behind

> > > > > > > > > > my back (so to speak) for the past 10 years. I used to

> > > > walk and bike

> > > > > > > > > > everywhere, and I am determined to do those things again

> > > > when both

> > > > > > > > > > my hips are replaced and healed next year.

> > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > So ask your surgeon more questions about how rehab

> > > > will affect

> > > > > > > > > > the restrictions. Do your preparation exercises, even

> > > > though it

> > > > > > > > > > hurts, and I speak from experience with that . . .

> > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > Alice in Boulder

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[Guest guest]

I agree with Harold (and some of the others), stop the drama. Everyone is

entitled to thier opinion, you have stated yours several times. We all know that

you think " resurfacing " is the only way to go. I'm glad that you are happy with

the procedure you chose. Many of us that had THR are just as happy with ours.

I have to disagree with you, most THR now days do not have restrictions. If you

are told that you can not return to your normal activities post surgery then get

a second opinion.

I had a THR and with-in 4 months post-op I was back to running agility with my

dogs. Would I run a a marathon? no, never did before, but I could if I wanted

too. My Ortho told me no restrictions, I could do what ever I wanted to.

Some of this applies to the type of approach, some of it applies to your

physical condition and mental attitude.

I say to anyone that is looking at hip surgery do what you think is best for

you, but don't be affraid to have a replacement. I would suggest anterior

approach as the muscle is not cut during surgery there-for healing is quicker.

Patty

THR 12/1/08

>

> Read my post, I never said resurfacing is the ONLY procedure with no

restrictions, I stated that MOST THR's DO have restrictions, and that MANY

surgeons do give THR patients these restrictions, I NEVER said ALL surgeons.

Again read my post, I did not say ALL, I did say ALL resurfacings do NOT have

any restrictions.

>

[Guest guest]

Actually Vicky is somewhat of a medical expert pertaining to resurfacings, even

though she doesn't say so.

She travels all over, even to Europe, to attend othopedic conferences where she

videotapes OS interviews, has watched the real procedure with the doctors and

noted with them the " tricky " parts of the cuts and retaining the hip capsule.

Since she began interviewing, the ortho surgeons are now seeking her out because

they want to be interviewed by her.

She knows the top doctors in this field personally and has access to them. When

my knee was going bad she emailed my XRays to Dr. Su in New York and got an

opinion for me.

Vicky does all this while holding down a regular managerial job, her energy and

devotion to hip resufacing is amazing. I can't follow the medical terms she

uses in her conversations with me.

She was responsible for me getting both hips resurfaced in 2006 by Dr. Gross and

I am so glad I did. At that time hip resurfacing was barely known. Since then

she has arranged and informed some of my friends so that they also got

resurfacings with good docs.

I am so glad there are people like Vicky that helped me out when I was a

newcomer to hip problems.

Hollie

> You are not a doctor, but you play one on this forum.

>

> Vicky: no disrespect intended, you are not a medical expert, but you make

statements as if you are. You've had a good experience with resurfacing and I'm

fine hearing about your experience. I did a great deal of research on

resurfacing vs. replacement before making my decision and medical experts admit

to pros and cons to each. It is not as cut and dry as you present. The stories

and personal experiences are what makes this forum a value to me and others. I

can live without the unsolicited medical advice.

>

> Thanks,

> -Ed

>

>

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > From: aliceinboulder <aliceinboulder@>

> > > > > > > Subject: Re: THA Long Term Restrictions

> > > > > > > Joint Replacement

> > > > > > > Date: Friday, May 8, 2009, 2:26 PM

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> > > > > > > I have 5 weeks+ until my THR. My surgeon told me his

> > > > > restrictions are forever (no bending over, 90-deg rule, etc). When I

> > > > > mentioned this to my PT (who has worked with my surgeon's THR

> > > > > patients), she said this may change depending on how hard I work at

> > > > > rehab, as well as the condition of my muscles (quads & various

> > > > > glutes) before the surgery. She's given me some simple strengthening

> > > > > exercises that I do now towards a quicker, thorough recovery. I'm

> > > > > not strong by any means, as my hips have been deteriorating behind

> > > > > my back (so to speak) for the past 10 years. I used to walk and bike

> > > > > everywhere, and I am determined to do those things again when both

> > > > > my hips are replaced and healed next year.

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > So ask your surgeon more questions about how rehab will affect

> > > > > the restrictions. Do your preparation exercises, even though it

> > > > > hurts, and I speak from experience with that . . .

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[Guest guest]

I'm finding all of these posts very helpful to me - by pointing me in

different directions to research what I need. I understand the use of

capital letters - no problem with them at all; in fact, they are helpful.

Hope everyone will keep posting - for someone who is new to this and hasn't

had the surgery yet, I need all the information I can get. Thanks to all of

you.

-- [Total_Joint_ Replacement] Re: THA Long Term

> > > Restrictions

> > > > > > > > > > > Total_Joint_ Replacement

> > > > > > > > > > > Date: Friday, May 8, 2009, 2:26 PM

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> > > > > > > > > > > >I cannot quite figure out what are the " non " safe

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> > > > > > > > > you know of a site, or something to point me to I would

> > > appreciate it.

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> > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks in advance.

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> > > > > > > > > > > I have 5 weeks+ until my THR. My surgeon told me his

> > > > > > > > > restrictions are forever (no bending over, 90-deg rule,

> > > etc). When I

> > > > > > > > > mentioned this to my PT (who has worked with my

> > > surgeon's THR

> > > > > > > > > patients), she said this may change depending on how

> > > hard I work at

> > > > > > > > > rehab, as well as the condition of my muscles (quads &

> > > various

> > > > > > > > > glutes) before the surgery. She's given me some simple

> > > strengthening

> > > > > > > > > exercises that I do now towards a quicker, thorough

> > > recovery. I'm

> > > > > > > > > not strong by any means, as my hips have been

> > > deteriorating behind

> > > > > > > > > my back (so to speak) for the past 10 years. I used to

> > > walk and bike

> > > > > > > > > everywhere, and I am determined to do those things again

> > > when both

> > > > > > > > > my hips are replaced and healed next year.

> > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > So ask your surgeon more questions about how rehab

> > > will affect

> > > > > > > > > the restrictions. Do your preparation exercises, even

> > > though it

> > > > > > > > > hurts, and I speak from experience with that . . .

> > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > Alice in Boulder

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[Guest guest]

Again NEVER said it is the " only " way to go, but why not look into it first if

possible? Is there anything wrong with that??

And I would say to anyone still looking into it, please look at these animation

videos first,

http://www.surfacehippyinfo.com/Hip-Multimedia/Hip-Multimedia/menu-id-101.html

And read the explanations from some top surgeons in the world that have no bias,

because they do " both " (again, no caps).

http://www.surfacehippyinfo.com/THR-vs.-Resurfacing/THR-vs.-Resurfacing/menu-id-\

89.html

You can not listen to a doc that only does THR's and get a non biased opinion,

you just can not

Then after, you can make your own decision of what is best for you. Weigh the

facts " and " the differences. Would you rather have a tooth pulled or crowned?

Basically very similar scenarios, chop off a perfectly healthy bone? Or cap it?

Just like you " suggest " Patty, the anterior approach, I " suggest " resurfacing.

Why not look into bone preserving first, which also has the option of preserving

muscle as well, Once bone is removed, it does " not " grow back.

Please tell me Patty how you can make the clear statement that " most " THR's

today do not have restrictions? Is that from just what you have heard? Because

I have heard the opposite from " many " patients, all that were told restrictions

the rest of their lives, some living those restrictions today. I talk to

patients daily, via email, phone, in person " and " forums like these. I do not

want to argue here, but I will " not " allow people to put words into my mouth

that I clearly did " not " say.

I do agree with you when you make the statement that if you are told that you

can not return to normal activities then get a second opinion, but why not let

that second opinion be from a hip resurfacing surgeon that does both? Just

because you got a THR, do you not think someone still looking should research

" all " options? If not, then Why not?? Because that is what worked for you? I

believe everyone should be aware of " all " options, so they can make an informed

decision. That is all I am trying to do here, open some eyes to the possibility

that maybe their health is best taken into their own hands and that surgeons

they see do " not " always have their best interests at heart. We as patients

need to do our own research. Go to a doctor that does both procedures and has

many under his belt, that is the only way anyone will get an objective opinion.

Just my suggestion, just like you did below, gave your suggestion. :-)

Vicky

http://www.surfacehippyinfo.com/THR-vs.-Resurfacing/THR-vs.-Resurfacing/menu-id-\

89.html

> >

> > Read my post, I never said resurfacing is the ONLY procedure with no

restrictions, I stated that MOST THR's DO have restrictions, and that MANY

surgeons do give THR patients these restrictions, I NEVER said ALL surgeons.

Again read my post, I did not say ALL, I did say ALL resurfacings do NOT have

any restrictions.

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>

[Guest guest]

Exactly, that is all I am hoping for, to offer information so you can do your

own research. Even if a THR (which is an excellent option for some) ends up

being your only option, at least research resurfacing with a top resurfacing doc

first that does both. Please feel free to email me offline as well, I am more

than happy to help.

Vicky

> > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > From: aliceinboulder <aliceinboulder@ >

> > > > > > > > > > > > Subject: [Total_Joint_ Replacement] Re: THA Long Term

> > > > Restrictions

> > > > > > > > > > > > Total_Joint_ Replacement

> > > > > > > > > > > > Date: Friday, May 8, 2009, 2:26 PM

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> > > > > > > > > > > > >I cannot quite figure out what are the " non " safe

> > > > positions. If

> > > > > > > > > > you know of a site, or something to point me to I would

> > > > appreciate it.

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> > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks in advance.

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> > > > > > > > > > > > I have 5 weeks+ until my THR. My surgeon told me his

> > > > > > > > > > restrictions are forever (no bending over, 90-deg rule,

> > > > etc). When I

> > > > > > > > > > mentioned this to my PT (who has worked with my

> > > > surgeon's THR

> > > > > > > > > > patients), she said this may change depending on how

> > > > hard I work at

> > > > > > > > > > rehab, as well as the condition of my muscles (quads &

> > > > various

> > > > > > > > > > glutes) before the surgery. She's given me some simple

> > > > strengthening

> > > > > > > > > > exercises that I do now towards a quicker, thorough

> > > > recovery. I'm

> > > > > > > > > > not strong by any means, as my hips have been

> > > > deteriorating behind

> > > > > > > > > > my back (so to speak) for the past 10 years. I used to

> > > > walk and bike

> > > > > > > > > > everywhere, and I am determined to do those things again

> > > > when both

> > > > > > > > > > my hips are replaced and healed next year.

> > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > So ask your surgeon more questions about how rehab

> > > > will affect

> > > > > > > > > > the restrictions. Do your preparation exercises, even

> > > > though it

> > > > > > > > > > hurts, and I speak from experience with that . . .

> > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > Alice in Boulder

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[Guest guest]

Thanks Hollie! :-) I would still never consider myself a medical expert, just

a very well informed patient that has been there.

Vicky

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > From: aliceinboulder <aliceinboulder@>

> > > > > > > > Subject: Re: THA Long Term

Restrictions

> > > > > > > > Joint Replacement

> > > > > > > > Date: Friday, May 8, 2009, 2:26 PM

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> > > > > > > > >I cannot quite figure out what are the " non " safe positions. If

> > > > > > you know of a site, or something to point me to I would appreciate

it.

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> > > > > > > > > Thanks in advance.

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> > > > > > > > I have 5 weeks+ until my THR. My surgeon told me his

> > > > > > restrictions are forever (no bending over, 90-deg rule, etc). When I

> > > > > > mentioned this to my PT (who has worked with my surgeon's THR

> > > > > > patients), she said this may change depending on how hard I work at

> > > > > > rehab, as well as the condition of my muscles (quads & various

> > > > > > glutes) before the surgery. She's given me some simple strengthening

> > > > > > exercises that I do now towards a quicker, thorough recovery. I'm

> > > > > > not strong by any means, as my hips have been deteriorating behind

> > > > > > my back (so to speak) for the past 10 years. I used to walk and bike

> > > > > > everywhere, and I am determined to do those things again when both

> > > > > > my hips are replaced and healed next year.

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > So ask your surgeon more questions about how rehab will affect

> > > > > > the restrictions. Do your preparation exercises, even though it

> > > > > > hurts, and I speak from experience with that . . .

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[Guest guest]

Vicky: I'm not trying to pick a fight, but you might be blinded by your zeal.

You linked to a paper, written by someone who makes a living doing hip

resurfacing. A couple of paragraphs in, he makes the following statement:

" This is not a scientific paper and the views expressed are my own. I suppose I

could 'prove' most of what is written below by suitable references in the

literature, but some is instinct or gut feel. So it could be wrong, but chances

are high the views expressed are accurate! "

Well, I suppose I would be less skeptical if this doctor who sells resurfacing

for a living did 'prove' most of what he supposes he could. I'm an economist. If

I ever tried to publish a paper with the above caveat, I would be laughed out

the room by the peer review panel. I find the post on Surface Hippy nothing

short of shilling his services. As a medical professional, he should be ashamed.

I find it of value to learn about the pros and cons of the medical options

available to us and that includes both hip replacement and resurfacing. The

name of this site, however, it Total Joint Replacement. I would appreciate it

if you provided your perspectice with a little less zeal and reference folks to

Surface Hippy for more information.

Btw, are you the same Vicky who is the patient advocate on Surface Hippy? If you

are, please stop trying to hijack this site and simply reference folks to your

site.

Letter from Vicky Marlow

" Why I am a Volunteer Patient Advocate "

First let me preface this by saying that everyone is their own best advocate.

I have become a patient advocate for hip resurfacing because this procedure gave

me back my life and I want to spread the word about hip resurfacing any way that

I can. I want to see positive results for hip resurfacing worldwide and I

believe it is important to keep the lines of communication open between the

patients and the doctors. I want hip resurfacing to succeed.

> > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > From: aliceinboulder <aliceinboulder@>

> > > > > > > > > > > Subject: Re: THA Long Term

> > > Restrictions

> > > > > > > > > > > Joint Replacement

> > > > > > > > > > > Date: Friday, May 8, 2009, 2:26 PM

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> > > > > > > > > > > >I cannot quite figure out what are the " non " safe

> > > positions. If

> > > > > > > > > you know of a site, or something to point me to I would

> > > appreciate it.

> > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks in advance.

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> > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > I have 5 weeks+ until my THR. My surgeon told me his

> > > > > > > > > restrictions are forever (no bending over, 90-deg rule,

> > > etc). When I

> > > > > > > > > mentioned this to my PT (who has worked with my

> > > surgeon's THR

> > > > > > > > > patients), she said this may change depending on how

> > > hard I work at

> > > > > > > > > rehab, as well as the condition of my muscles (quads &

> > > various

> > > > > > > > > glutes) before the surgery. She's given me some simple

> > > strengthening

> > > > > > > > > exercises that I do now towards a quicker, thorough

> > > recovery. I'm

> > > > > > > > > not strong by any means, as my hips have been

> > > deteriorating behind

> > > > > > > > > my back (so to speak) for the past 10 years. I used to

> > > walk and bike

> > > > > > > > > everywhere, and I am determined to do those things again

> > > when both

> > > > > > > > > my hips are replaced and healed next year.

> > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > So ask your surgeon more questions about how rehab

> > > will affect

> > > > > > > > > the restrictions. Do your preparation exercises, even

> > > though it

> > > > > > > > > hurts, and I speak from experience with that . . .

> > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > Alice in Boulder

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[Guest guest]

Yes, but someone earlier also said, you are not a doctor so don't pretend to be.

That is the reason for posting something " from " a doctor. So basically if what

you say is true, then no one can believe " any " of their surgeons because they

are all " selling " them the idea of THR's either?? Any surgeon that does the

procedure is just selling in your opinion? This surgeon does both procedures

and has no benefit " selling " one over the other, resurfacing is more difficult

to do but in his opinion better for the patient. To me, a surgeon that " only "

does THR's and not resurfacing, then you can not take his opinion as unbiased,

they are the ones truly selling if they only do one option.

Yes that is who I am, a patient advocate.

There are plenty of folks on here talking about THR's not many about

resurfacing. I am adding to the mix " not' hijacking anything. As several

posters have posted, they appreciate getting a mix of different viewpoints and

information. I have a lot of information to share regarding hip resurfacing,

those that already had their THR's do not need to read my posts, just the new

people still looking into their options.

Vicky

> > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > From: aliceinboulder <aliceinboulder@>

> > > > > > > > > > > > Subject: Re: THA Long Term

> > > > Restrictions

> > > > > > > > > > > > Joint Replacement

> > > > > > > > > > > > Date: Friday, May 8, 2009, 2:26 PM

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> > > > > > > > > > > > >I cannot quite figure out what are the " non " safe

> > > > positions. If

> > > > > > > > > > you know of a site, or something to point me to I would

> > > > appreciate it.

> > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks in advance.

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> > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > I have 5 weeks+ until my THR. My surgeon told me his

> > > > > > > > > > restrictions are forever (no bending over, 90-deg rule,

> > > > etc). When I

> > > > > > > > > > mentioned this to my PT (who has worked with my

> > > > surgeon's THR

> > > > > > > > > > patients), she said this may change depending on how

> > > > hard I work at

> > > > > > > > > > rehab, as well as the condition of my muscles (quads &

> > > > various

> > > > > > > > > > glutes) before the surgery. She's given me some simple

> > > > strengthening

> > > > > > > > > > exercises that I do now towards a quicker, thorough

> > > > recovery. I'm

> > > > > > > > > > not strong by any means, as my hips have been

> > > > deteriorating behind

> > > > > > > > > > my back (so to speak) for the past 10 years. I used to

> > > > walk and bike

> > > > > > > > > > everywhere, and I am determined to do those things again

> > > > when both

> > > > > > > > > > my hips are replaced and healed next year.

> > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > So ask your surgeon more questions about how rehab

> > > > will affect

> > > > > > > > > > the restrictions. Do your preparation exercises, even

> > > > though it

> > > > > > > > > > hurts, and I speak from experience with that . . .

> > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > Alice in Boulder

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[Guest guest]

Yes it is the same person.

And yes there is a line between providing information and being a

zealous advocate disseminating inaccurate information.

A post yesterday indicated a failure in a resurfacing in a post-

menopausal woman. How sad that someone on this site might feel that

the choice is between resurfacing which is conceded to be higher risk

in post menopausal women and a replacement that will leave one

crippled. I was aware of greater failure in post menopausal women and

therefore deliberated opted for a procedure that was almost guaranteed

to get me at least 15 or 20 years without another operation -- which

would have been painful both physical and financially between taking

off work and paying for the cost of my deductibles and out of pocket

expenses.

As myself and others have posted, hip replacement means a lifetime of

restrictions. If the doctor is saying so, my advice is to seek out

other medical opinions because there are a number of people with

replacements with NO restrictions.

Again, this is not meant to be an attack on resurfacing since it's a

fine procedure but not necessarily the best procedure for all and not

the only road towards a life that is completely normal. People need to

make informed educated procedures. If someone wants to explore hip

resurfacing, super -- however, it is just as important that someone

know that they can also explore replacement without outdated ideas of

what their life will be like afterwards -- and should be interviewing

replacement surgeons with that in mind.

By continuing to advocate resurfacing by propagating misinformation

On May 12, 2009, at 7:26 AM, emiller_22207 wrote:

>

>

> Vicky: I'm not trying to pick a fight, but you might be blinded by

> your zeal. You linked to a paper, written by someone who makes a

> living doing hip resurfacing. A couple of paragraphs in, he makes

> the following statement:

>

> " This is not a scientific paper and the views expressed are my own.

> I suppose I could 'prove' most of what is written below by suitable

> references in the literature, but some is instinct or gut feel. So

> it could be wrong, but chances are high the views expressed are

> accurate! "

>

> Well, I suppose I would be less skeptical if this doctor who sells

> resurfacing for a living did 'prove' most of what he supposes he

> could. I'm an economist. If I ever tried to publish a paper with the

> above caveat, I would be laughed out the room by the peer review

> panel. I find the post on Surface Hippy nothing short of shilling

> his services. As a medical professional, he should be ashamed.

>

> I find it of value to learn about the pros and cons of the medical

> options available to us and that includes both hip replacement and

> resurfacing. The name of this site, however, it Total Joint

> Replacement. I would appreciate it if you provided your perspectice

> with a little less zeal and reference folks to Surface Hippy for

> more information.

>

> Btw, are you the same Vicky who is the patient advocate on Surface

> Hippy? If you are, please stop trying to hijack this site and simply

> reference folks to your site.

>

> Letter from Vicky Marlow

> " Why I am a Volunteer Patient Advocate "

>

> First let me preface this by saying that everyone is their own best

> advocate.

>

> I have become a patient advocate for hip resurfacing because this

> procedure gave me back my life and I want to spread the word about

> hip resurfacing any way that I can. I want to see positive results

> for hip resurfacing worldwide and I believe it is important to keep

> the lines of communication open between the patients and the

> doctors. I want hip resurfacing to succeed.

>

>

> > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > From: aliceinboulder <aliceinboulder@>

> > > > > > > > > > > > Subject: Re: THA

> Long Term

> > > > Restrictions

> > > > > > > > > > > > Joint Replacement

> > > > > > > > > > > > Date: Friday, May 8, 2009, 2:26 PM

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> > > > > > > > > > > > >I cannot quite figure out what are the " non "

> safe

> > > > positions. If

> > > > > > > > > > you know of a site, or something to point me to I

> would

> > > > appreciate it.

> > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks in advance.

> > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > I have 5 weeks+ until my THR. My surgeon told

> me his

> > > > > > > > > > restrictions are forever (no bending over, 90-deg

> rule,

> > > > etc). When I

> > > > > > > > > > mentioned this to my PT (who has worked with my

> > > > surgeon's THR

> > > > > > > > > > patients), she said this may change depending on how

> > > > hard I work at

> > > > > > > > > > rehab, as well as the condition of my muscles

> (quads &

> > > > various

> > > > > > > > > > glutes) before the surgery. She's given me some

> simple

> > > > strengthening

> > > > > > > > > > exercises that I do now towards a quicker, thorough

> > > > recovery. I'm

> > > > > > > > > > not strong by any means, as my hips have been

> > > > deteriorating behind

> > > > > > > > > > my back (so to speak) for the past 10 years. I

> used to

> > > > walk and bike

> > > > > > > > > > everywhere, and I am determined to do those things

> again

> > > > when both

> > > > > > > > > > my hips are replaced and healed next year.

> > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > So ask your surgeon more questions about how

> rehab

> > > > will affect

> > > > > > > > > > the restrictions. Do your preparation exercises,

> even

> > > > though it

> > > > > > > > > > hurts, and I speak from experience with that . . .

> > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > Alice in Boulder

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[Guest guest]

There you go again Juju using the word " cripple " Please show me ONE post of

mine where I refer to any surgery as leaving someone cripple? " You " are the one

that is saying this " not " me. You have now said that " twice "

" Please " show me, copy and paste where I have " ever " claimed that a surgery

would leave anyone cripple? You can't respond can you? Instead you make your

false accusations on here and when I ask you specific questions, you avoid them

because you have no answers. You say " disseminating inaccurate information "

" please " again, show me, what about my posts is inaccurate? Your statement

below that insinuates that all post menopausal women should not get resurfacing

is inaccurate. It depends on bone quality and activity level. Stop putting

words in my mouth, I will " not " allow false accusations.

One case of a woman having a failure when you clearly know that this can happen

just as easily with any THR recipient. Failures " do " happen with " any " major

surgery. The percentages are small and again, the surgeons are the only ones

that can tell a patient if they qualify but a surgeon that does " both "

procedures not one that only does THR's, they will not be objective and most of

the time will bad mouth resurfacing.

One more time all resurfacing surgeons also do THR's most THR surgeons do " not "

do resurfacing. Get opinions from surgeons that do both and have done at least

100 resurfacings and is past the learning curve.

I am " done " with this thread, unless you, Juju insist on posting lies about me.

Email me offline instead if you have a problem with me, you can " not " find one

of your false accusations in any of my posts because they do not exist. You are

great at twisting words to your advantage. I will not tolerate that.

I will continue to post information to new people on here that are still looking

at their options. Those of you that already have THR's can skip my posts.

Vicky

> > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > > From: aliceinboulder <aliceinboulder@>

> > > > > > > > > > > > > Subject: Re: THA

> > Long Term

> > > > > Restrictions

> > > > > > > > > > > > > Joint Replacement

> > > > > > > > > > > > > Date: Friday, May 8, 2009, 2:26 PM

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> > > > > > > > > > > > > >I cannot quite figure out what are the " non "

> > safe

> > > > > positions. If

> > > > > > > > > > > you know of a site, or something to point me to I

> > would

> > > > > appreciate it.

> > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks in advance.

> > > > > > > > > > > > >

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> > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > > I have 5 weeks+ until my THR. My surgeon told

> > me his

> > > > > > > > > > > restrictions are forever (no bending over, 90-deg

> > rule,

> > > > > etc). When I

> > > > > > > > > > > mentioned this to my PT (who has worked with my

> > > > > surgeon's THR

> > > > > > > > > > > patients), she said this may change depending on how

> > > > > hard I work at

> > > > > > > > > > > rehab, as well as the condition of my muscles

> > (quads &

> > > > > various

> > > > > > > > > > > glutes) before the surgery. She's given me some

> > simple

> > > > > strengthening

> > > > > > > > > > > exercises that I do now towards a quicker, thorough

> > > > > recovery. I'm

> > > > > > > > > > > not strong by any means, as my hips have been

> > > > > deteriorating behind

> > > > > > > > > > > my back (so to speak) for the past 10 years. I

> > used to

> > > > > walk and bike

> > > > > > > > > > > everywhere, and I am determined to do those things

> > again

> > > > > when both

> > > > > > > > > > > my hips are replaced and healed next year.

> > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > > So ask your surgeon more questions about how

> > rehab

> > > > > will affect

> > > > > > > > > > > the restrictions. Do your preparation exercises,

> > even

> > > > > though it

> > > > > > > > > > > hurts, and I speak from experience with that . . .

> > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > > Alice in Boulder

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[Guest guest]

Wow, just wow! Vicky's credibility = 0.

You are a zealous advocate for one particular medical procedure, you have an

entire, well-funded forum that accepts commerical advertising dedicated to it,

and you are attempting to hijack this forum. You neither have the medical

training nor objectivity to offer me anything of value. I feel entirely decieved

by you. If you have any ethics, you will begin every post here with the

following:

" In full disclosure, I am the Patient Advocate on Surface Hippy and I have

nothing good to say about THR and I have no medical training "

> > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > > From: aliceinboulder <aliceinboulder@>

> > > > > > > > > > > > > Subject: Re: THA Long Term

> > > > > Restrictions

> > > > > > > > > > > > > Joint Replacement

> > > > > > > > > > > > > Date: Friday, May 8, 2009, 2:26 PM

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> > > > > > > > > > > > > >I cannot quite figure out what are the " non " safe

> > > > > positions. If

> > > > > > > > > > > you know of a site, or something to point me to I would

> > > > > appreciate it.

> > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks in advance.

> > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > > I have 5 weeks+ until my THR. My surgeon told me his

> > > > > > > > > > > restrictions are forever (no bending over, 90-deg rule,

> > > > > etc). When I

> > > > > > > > > > > mentioned this to my PT (who has worked with my

> > > > > surgeon's THR

> > > > > > > > > > > patients), she said this may change depending on how

> > > > > hard I work at

> > > > > > > > > > > rehab, as well as the condition of my muscles (quads &

> > > > > various

> > > > > > > > > > > glutes) before the surgery. She's given me some simple

> > > > > strengthening

> > > > > > > > > > > exercises that I do now towards a quicker, thorough

> > > > > recovery. I'm

> > > > > > > > > > > not strong by any means, as my hips have been

> > > > > deteriorating behind

> > > > > > > > > > > my back (so to speak) for the past 10 years. I used to

> > > > > walk and bike

> > > > > > > > > > > everywhere, and I am determined to do those things again

> > > > > when both

> > > > > > > > > > > my hips are replaced and healed next year.

> > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > > So ask your surgeon more questions about how rehab

> > > > > will affect

> > > > > > > > > > > the restrictions. Do your preparation exercises, even

> > > > > though it

> > > > > > > > > > > hurts, and I speak from experience with that . . .

> > > > > > > > > > > > >

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[Guest guest]

I do " not " accept advertising in " any " way. You are getting me confused with a

different site. Look at my site, there are " no " ads

http://www.surfacehippyinfo.com/

" This site is solely funded by Vicky Marlow

It does not host or receive funding from advertising or from the display of any

commercial content " It costs " me " money out of my own pocket to run it. I do

" not " and will not accept ads, not even by google. There is another site that

is called surfacehippy.info that " does " indeed accept advertising and is a

commercial site now, mine is " not " .

" Surface Hippy Info is not financially controlled by or affiliated with any

device manufacturers, surgeons or medical centers performing this procedure. "

I do it all to give back, never received one cent for any of the work I do for

this, just gratitude from the hundreds and hundreds of patients I have helped.

Vicky

> > > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > From: aliceinboulder <aliceinboulder@>

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Subject: Re: THA Long Term

> > > > > > Restrictions

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Joint Replacement

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Date: Friday, May 8, 2009, 2:26 PM

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> > > > > > > > > > > > > > >I cannot quite figure out what are the " non " safe

> > > > > > positions. If

> > > > > > > > > > > > you know of a site, or something to point me to I would

> > > > > > appreciate it.

> > > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

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> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks in advance.

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> > > > > > > > > > > > > > I have 5 weeks+ until my THR. My surgeon told me his

> > > > > > > > > > > > restrictions are forever (no bending over, 90-deg rule,

> > > > > > etc). When I

> > > > > > > > > > > > mentioned this to my PT (who has worked with my

> > > > > > surgeon's THR

> > > > > > > > > > > > patients), she said this may change depending on how

> > > > > > hard I work at

> > > > > > > > > > > > rehab, as well as the condition of my muscles (quads &

> > > > > > various

> > > > > > > > > > > > glutes) before the surgery. She's given me some simple

> > > > > > strengthening

> > > > > > > > > > > > exercises that I do now towards a quicker, thorough

> > > > > > recovery. I'm

> > > > > > > > > > > > not strong by any means, as my hips have been

> > > > > > deteriorating behind

> > > > > > > > > > > > my back (so to speak) for the past 10 years. I used to

> > > > > > walk and bike

> > > > > > > > > > > > everywhere, and I am determined to do those things again

> > > > > > when both

> > > > > > > > > > > > my hips are replaced and healed next year.

> > > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > So ask your surgeon more questions about how rehab

> > > > > > will affect

> > > > > > > > > > > > the restrictions. Do your preparation exercises, even

> > > > > > though it

> > > > > > > > > > > > hurts, and I speak from experience with that . . .

> > > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Alice in Boulder

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[Guest guest]

You are correct; I had the wrong site--my apologies. However, I remain feeling

deceived by you. You are an advocate for one particular procedure and you did

not make that clear in your posts that I read. Perhaps you should include the

URL to your site in your posts so that people know where you a coming from.

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> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > From: aliceinboulder <aliceinboulder@>

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Subject: Re: THA Long

Term

> > > > > > > Restrictions

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Joint Replacement

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Date: Friday, May 8, 2009, 2:26 PM

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> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >I cannot quite figure out what are the " non " safe

> > > > > > > positions. If

> > > > > > > > > > > > > you know of a site, or something to point me to I

would

> > > > > > > appreciate it.

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks in advance.

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> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I have 5 weeks+ until my THR. My surgeon told me

his

> > > > > > > > > > > > > restrictions are forever (no bending over, 90-deg

rule,

> > > > > > > etc). When I

> > > > > > > > > > > > > mentioned this to my PT (who has worked with my

> > > > > > > surgeon's THR

> > > > > > > > > > > > > patients), she said this may change depending on how

> > > > > > > hard I work at

> > > > > > > > > > > > > rehab, as well as the condition of my muscles (quads &

> > > > > > > various

> > > > > > > > > > > > > glutes) before the surgery. She's given me some simple

> > > > > > > strengthening

> > > > > > > > > > > > > exercises that I do now towards a quicker, thorough

> > > > > > > recovery. I'm

> > > > > > > > > > > > > not strong by any means, as my hips have been

> > > > > > > deteriorating behind

> > > > > > > > > > > > > my back (so to speak) for the past 10 years. I used to

> > > > > > > walk and bike

> > > > > > > > > > > > > everywhere, and I am determined to do those things

again

> > > > > > > when both

> > > > > > > > > > > > > my hips are replaced and healed next year.

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > So ask your surgeon more questions about how rehab

> > > > > > > will affect

> > > > > > > > > > > > > the restrictions. Do your preparation exercises, even

> > > > > > > though it

> > > > > > > > > > > > > hurts, and I speak from experience with that . . .

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Alice in Boulder

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[Guest guest]

Be more than happy to. I do not want to stir up trouble at all, I only want

share information that I have learned. I do a ton of research and like Hollie

mentioned I even pay out of pocket to travel to orthopedic surgeon conferences

to learn more and share with the patient community.

http://www.surfacehippyinfo.com/Ortho-Conferences/Ortho-Conferences/menu-id-58.h\

tml

You can see some of the articles I wrote in the above link.

Vicky - Patient Advocate, Hip Resurfacing

http://www.surfacehippyinfo.com/

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> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > From: aliceinboulder <aliceinboulder@>

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Subject: Re: THA Long

Term

> > > > > > > > Restrictions

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Joint Replacement

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Date: Friday, May 8, 2009, 2:26 PM

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> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >I cannot quite figure out what are the " non "

safe

> > > > > > > > positions. If

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > you know of a site, or something to point me to I

would

> > > > > > > > appreciate it.

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

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> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks in advance.

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> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

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> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I have 5 weeks+ until my THR. My surgeon told me

his

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > restrictions are forever (no bending over, 90-deg

rule,

> > > > > > > > etc). When I

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > mentioned this to my PT (who has worked with my

> > > > > > > > surgeon's THR

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > patients), she said this may change depending on how

> > > > > > > > hard I work at

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > rehab, as well as the condition of my muscles (quads

&

> > > > > > > > various

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > glutes) before the surgery. She's given me some

simple

> > > > > > > > strengthening

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > exercises that I do now towards a quicker, thorough

> > > > > > > > recovery. I'm

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > not strong by any means, as my hips have been

> > > > > > > > deteriorating behind

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > my back (so to speak) for the past 10 years. I used

to

> > > > > > > > walk and bike

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > everywhere, and I am determined to do those things

again

> > > > > > > > when both

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > my hips are replaced and healed next year.

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > So ask your surgeon more questions about how

rehab

> > > > > > > > will affect

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > the restrictions. Do your preparation exercises,

even

> > > > > > > > though it

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > hurts, and I speak from experience with that . . .

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Alice in Boulder

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[Guest guest]

Hi there, I was the one who originally asked this question. And, quite frankly

am disappointed with the responses. Clearly people are very opinionated and

zealous and that is fine in such support groups. But, this has spiraled into a

degenerate and destructive dialouge with a fair amount of mudslinging. This is

stuff that a moderator should step in on. (I think)

And, it makes me want to leave this group. Not because of Vicki per se,

although I do think some comments could be better regulated. For some people

certain procedures are the be all end all. But, I read the rants based on a

simple question, and I think this wasn't helpful. And, I am disappointed that a

support group of this nature gets dragged down into literally mud slinging. And,

that is a waste of my time and I am sure others. So, I think people need to get

their feelings and words in check, and be respectful

Everyone has the right to make their own decisions and what works for one person

may not be appropriate for another. I don't really appreciate anyone imposing

beliefs, certainly sharing a positive experience is a great thing. Everyone has

an agenda to sell/something they believe in. This goes to docts as well....

including THA, anterior approach, and surface replace docts. I have seen them

all, there are positive/negatives with all approaches, and at the end of the

day, the patient has to make the best decision they can. No one miles away can

really know what is best for another individual.

Thanks for the few helpful comments, other than that, have a good time beating

each other up. I want to participate in a group that is based on mutual respect.

Anyone ever heard of the Golden Rule. Do unto others as you would have them do

unto you. Not a religious sentiment, simply a respectful one (especially useful

when people disagree)