Newbie from NYC and Nervous about impending THR

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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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