Guest guest Posted April 18, 2001 Report Share Posted April 18, 2001 Tim, I had my resurfacing around four a a half months ago. I also got a staph infection 2 weeks later which meant I had to get cut open again to drain the infection. I was in pretty good shape before the surgery, just had lots of pain. In the last couple of weeks I hiked about 5 miles in steep hills, and felt no pain whatsoever. One of my great loves is ecstatic dance, and last weekend I was able to fully let go into my dance until the sweat was pouring off me, and no pain at all. I still get some twinges from time to time, but a lot of the time I forget that I have a wonky hip... So, I've returned to my pre-op activities (biking and swimming) and can now do my old loves that pain had prohibited for years - dance and hiking. If I had to do it again, even with the utter nightmare of the infection that I lived through, I would. I never expected to be so pain-free so soon. Hope this helps, ne > From: run35run@... > Reply-To: surfacehippy > Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 19:48:38 -0000 > To: surfacehippy > Subject: resurfacing longterm > > Anyone out there who had resurfacing at least six months ago? I'm > thinking about going to UK for resurfacing and would like to hear more > about long-term prognosis. Seems like most of the postings on here > and totallyhip are short-term post-op. Maybe after a few months you > stop going to these sites because your hip is no longer an issue in > your life. I hope that's the case. I'd like to hear from anyone out > there who had resurfacing many months, or years, ago. What really > matters is the long term results of the surgery. The first few weeks, > or even months, after surgery don't count. What can and can't you do? > How active are you compared to pre-op and pre-hip problem? Was it > worth it? Would you do it again? Have you been able to resume all of > your pre-hip problem activities? > Any responses would be appreciated. > Tim i > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2001 Report Share Posted April 19, 2001 resurfacing longterm > Anyone out there who had resurfacing at least six months ago? I'm > thinking about going to UK for resurfacing and would like to hear > more > about long-term prognosis. Seems like most of the postings on here > and totallyhip are short-term post-op. Maybe after a few months > you > stop going to these sites because your hip is no longer an issue in > your life. I hope that's the case. I'd like to hear from anyone > out > there who had resurfacing many months, or years, ago. What really > matters is the long term results of the surgery. The first few > weeks, > or even months, after surgery don't count. What can and can't you > do? > How active are you compared to pre-op and pre-hip problem? Was it > worth it? Would you do it again? Have you been able to resume all > of > your pre-hip problem activities? > Any responses would be appreciated. > Tim i > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2001 Report Share Posted April 19, 2001 > > Anyone out there who had resurfacing at least six months ago? I'm > thinking about going to UK for resurfacing and would like to hear more > about long-term prognosis. Seems like most of the postings on here > and totallyhip are short-term post-op. Maybe after a few months you > stop going to these sites because your hip is no longer an issue in > your life. I hope that's the case. I'd like to hear from anyone out > there who had resurfacing many months, or years, ago. What really > matters is the long term results of the surgery. The first few weeks, > or even months, after surgery don't count. What can and can't you do? > How active are you compared to pre-op and pre-hip problem? Was it > worth it? Would you do it again? Have you been able to resume all of > your pre-hip problem activities? > Any responses would be appreciated. I had bilateral resurfacing about 15 months ago. I'm doing great, no problems. My complete post-op story is on the activejoints.com web site. I haven't exactly resumed all my pre-hip problems activities because by choice I'm abstaining from pick-up basketball and snow skiiing just because I don't want to risk an injury. For now I'm content to be biking, hiking, walking, etc, pain free. Someday I may change my mind. I'm still gradually improving range of motion and " gracefulness " , as if I ever had any! There is someone who had resurfacing about a year before I did who sometimes shows up on the Totally Hip web board. He reports no problems, either. His name is " dan " . - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2001 Report Share Posted April 19, 2001 > Anyone out there who had resurfacing at least six months ago? I'm > thinking about going to UK for resurfacing and would like to hear more > about long-term prognosis. Seems like most of the postings on here > and totallyhip are short-term post-op. Maybe after a few months you > stop going to these sites because your hip is no longer an issue in > your life. I hope that's the case. I'd like to hear from anyone out > there who had resurfacing many months, or years, ago. What really > matters is the long term results of the surgery. The first few weeks, > or even months, after surgery don't count. What can and can't you do? > How active are you compared to pre-op and pre-hip problem? Was it > worth it? Would you do it again? Have you been able to resume all of > your pre-hip problem activities? > Any responses would be appreciated. Tim, Resurfaced (rt hip) Mr McMinn 17 months ago. No problems at all. Obviously the rate of improvement slows, but Mr McMinn told me that those who do a lot of sport are still detecting improvements up to four years later. I play tennis and enjoy walking. Before op could not run at all, limped noticeably and was suffering pain after about half a mile of walking. All fixed. The real unknown is long term (i.e. over ten years), but the results at ten years seem so good that I find it hard to believe most of us won't get at least 15 years out of it. Maybe a lot more (he said hopefully!) Dave Vale > Tim i Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2001 Report Share Posted April 20, 2001 Tim, I'm 51 and 15 months post surgery. Bilateral BHR by Mr Treacy. Yes it was worth it Yes I would not hesitate to do it again. I researched quickly as I was having trouble working. We re-mortgaged to get it done quickly. I had no life (active) with my boys of 9 and 11. Now I can do almost anything. I am not distance running yet - I may not. (I did 6 marathons pre-op) My whole life I've been very fit. I'm getting most of it back now. Hips not a single twinge whatever I do. I can still create some slightly sore muscles down the outside of my right thigh which I know are in part due to the trauma they suffered at surgery. BUT I have to play really hard squash to cause that minor problem. I have to warm up carefully before any exertion while I continue towards total fitness. If I don't I can get a strain in my left groin which I never had before. It is definitely muscle/tendon/ligament related pain and decreasing in frequency as I get fitter. I'm still working on improving the flexibility in my lower back which I lost pre-surgery due to inactivity/bad posture etc. That is improving all the time still. I am regularly " euphoric " at the results. I have reviewed the subject in depth and as your mail suggests I am tending to forget it all now. Having reviewed the McMinn/Treacy video I'll be stunned if these don't last me for life. I'm fit. I know my body can excrete any excess Chromium or Cobalt if there is more to excrete than I consume normally. I am sure any metal exposure risks are insignificant compared to everyday pollution my body copes. I intend to live to 100! I am not demented. I am a scientist (medical) by profession and have a good understanding of what has been done. I only had " physical " osteo- arthrosis (damage to my hip linings), I did not have osteo-arthritis which may be a pathological (disease) condition. All other joints are perfect (lucky me). Apart from marrying a fine lady, having two wonderful boys, lots of interesting work and world travel my BHR's are by far the most exciting experience of my life. I feel good about it every time I stand from sitting, sleep all night, play football with my kids, drive for hours pain free, put my socks and shoes on, run up the stairs etc etc. I have my life back. Sorry if I've been slightly poetic. For me, so far, it really has been a fantastically successful procedure. Feel free to mail me directly: roy@... or we'll share exchanges with any other hopefuls. Best wishes to all Roy In message <9bkr2m+h9lieGroups>, run35run@... writes >Anyone out there who had resurfacing at least six months ago? I'm >thinking about going to UK for resurfacing and would like to hear more >about long-term prognosis. Seems like most of the postings on here >and totallyhip are short-term post-op. Maybe after a few months you >stop going to these sites because your hip is no longer an issue in >your life. I hope that's the case. I'd like to hear from anyone out >there who had resurfacing many months, or years, ago. What really >matters is the long term results of the surgery. The first few weeks, >or even months, after surgery don't count. What can and can't you do? >How active are you compared to pre-op and pre-hip problem? Was it >worth it? Would you do it again? Have you been able to resume all of >your pre-hip problem activities? >Any responses would be appreciated. >Tim i > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2001 Report Share Posted April 22, 2001 Hello Roy, Thank you so much for your encouraging letter to the mailing group. As one who has just recently undergone a hip re surfacing with Mr Treacy (4 and a half weeks) it is simply great to hear from one who is quite a veteran. Pre op I was not able to walk far without being in pain. One of my pre op wishes was simply to do a circuit of Waitrose (my local supermarket) without limping and hurting. Now I can look forward to a considerably more active life and reports like yours are a spur to keep on with the exercises and stretches to achieve that aim. Yesterday I walked to visit my sister, admittedly using a stick but I was so thrilled when she said " Hey you're walking without a limp " I can say without doubt that so far the operation, and all the anxieties that that entails ,has been worth it. good luck to you and thank you Dorothy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2001 Report Share Posted April 22, 2001 Dorothy, thanks and good luck with your new toy! It takes a while to use it properly and you'll go through all kinds of " questioning " of yourself and what you should or should not do. Your body will answer most of them for you. Hence, I should hope you are still using sticks especially outside. I now wish I had kept long term notes. I only kept a hospital diary. Make notes now so at 3 and 4 months when you are used to it but getting frustrated you can look back and see exactly how much progress you've made. Best wishes Roy PS: I can do Waitrose in about 30 seconds now!! In message <000501c0cb3d$1d0b5760$4a583c3e@w04c1>, hart writes >Hello Roy, >Thank you so much for your encouraging letter to the mailing group. As one >who has just recently undergone a hip re surfacing with Mr Treacy (4 and a >half weeks) it is simply great to hear from one who is quite a veteran. >Pre op I was not able to walk far without being in pain. One of my pre op >wishes was simply to do a circuit of Waitrose (my local supermarket) >without limping and hurting. >Now I can look forward to a considerably more active life and reports like >yours are a spur to keep on with the exercises and stretches to achieve that >aim. >Yesterday I walked to visit my sister, admittedly using a stick but I was so >thrilled when she said " Hey you're walking without a limp " >I can say without doubt that so far the operation, and all the anxieties >that that entails ,has been worth it. >good luck to you and thank you >Dorothy > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest guest Posted July 7, 2001 Report Share Posted July 7, 2001 It is resurfacing. Re: Re: resurfacing longterm Carol Fries,Is Conserve Plus resurfacing or THR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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