Guest guest Posted December 3, 2003 Report Share Posted December 3, 2003 In a message dated 12/3/2003 2:50:47 PM Pacific Standard Time, jeff@... writes: i'm almost 11 months post op w/ bilat bhr's and have never went snowboarding but will try this week. I imagine I'll spend most of the day upside down until I retire to the lodge for beers. any advice is appreciated I went snowboarding four months post-op after my first resurface. I'd never been snowboarding before, and if only to get my 12 year old son to stop laughing at me, I decided to tell him it was for kids and not for grownups. It goes without saying the worst part is falling. My suggestion is that you stick to activities you did before your resurf, and don't try to be a hero, especially if you're over 40. Have a beer for me. Des Tuck LBHR 10/01 RBHR 05/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2003 Report Share Posted December 3, 2003 Good luck Jeff- they say the difference between snowboarding and skiing is that skiing is easy to learn and difficult to master while snowboarding is difficult to learn and easily mastered. I think I agree. The first few times are the hardest. Beer would be good. Hot tubs, too. Rock climbin' Jude LBHR De Smet 09/11/02 Anyone Snowboarding? i'm almost 11 months post op w/ bilat bhr's and have never went snowboarding but will try this week. I imagine I'll spend most of the day upside down until I retire to the lodge for beers. any advice is appreciated, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2003 Report Share Posted December 4, 2003 I went snowboarding before my hip went bad. It was when snowboarding first started. (Like a fool, I actually bought the snowboard before I tried it.) I had heard that snowboarders traded in the knee injuries suffered by skiers for shoulder injuries. I found that my hips took a pounding also due to the many falls I experienced. For me, it wouldn't have been any different if you had locked my legs in stocks and thrown me down the hill time after time after time. Needless to say, I sold the snow board and never tried it again. I was a very accomplished windsurfer and I thought I'd snowboard without a problem, but no such luck. I don't know if I'd try it for the first time with resurfaced hips. _______________________________________________ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Introducing My Way - http://www.myway.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2003 Report Share Posted December 4, 2003 I went snowboarding before my hip went bad. It was when snowboarding first started. (Like a fool, I actually bought the snowboard before I tried it.) I had heard that snowboarders traded in the knee injuries suffered by skiers for shoulder injuries. I found that my hips took a pounding also due to the many falls I experienced. For me, it wouldn't have been any different if you had locked my legs in stocks and thrown me down the hill time after time after time. Needless to say, I sold the snow board and never tried it again. I was a very accomplished windsurfer and I thought I'd snowboard without a problem, but no such luck. I don't know if I'd try it for the first time with resurfaced hips. _______________________________________________ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Introducing My Way - http://www.myway.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2003 Report Share Posted December 5, 2003 , I was resurfed in December last year, and I returned to windsurfing in June. It was a little clumsy at first, but I manage all right. I even managed a few water starts which I hadn't been able to do for three years because of the hip. I probably windsurfed two more times after that. I had booked a vacation to Club Med in Cancun for the second week in November this year, but that's when my implant started to fail. I told the doc that I'd just go and sit on the beach, but he knew I'd be up on a board. He was probably right. I didn't go, and thank goodness I didn't because I started experiencing intense pain by mid-week. I really don't think windsurfing had anything to do with my hip failure. If you're experienced and know what you're doing, you can protect your hip. When I was windsurfing, I made sure I didn't hook my operative leg into the foot strap even in really intense winds. That just seemed like it was asking for trouble. Give it a try. I think you'll do okay. The hardest part is trying to stand up on the board if you have to uphaul. My doctor thinks I had a hairline fracture in my femoral neck since I had my original surgery, and I was able to windsurf without a glitch. Just think how well you will do with an unfractured, solid implant! Since I will receive a large head THR in four days, I asked my surgeon's nurse if I'd be able to windsurf. She said that with a THR you really have to avoid things like running and jumping, and she also said they tell the patients not to water-ski. I don't water ski, but I'd guess there is a lot of pounding on the hips. Planning on a sailboard in chop also generates a lot of pounding, but it seems easier on the hips because you are hanging off the side on a harness rather than taking the force straight on like in water-skiing. She told me that she wasn't sure about windsurfing and advised me to ask the surgeon about it. One of the reasons why I wanted a resurfaced hip was that I wanted to play volleyball again and windsurf. I guess volleyball is definitely out of the question now, and the jury is still out on windsurfing. Good thing I didn't buy all that new windsurfing equipment I had planned to buy a few months ago. _______________________________________________ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Introducing My Way - http://www.myway.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2003 Report Share Posted December 5, 2003 I wouldn't advise snowboarding...but it's not the hip you have to worry about, it's the young punk attitude and the reckless abandon that often comes when you strap on a snowboard. Before long you will be cutting off skiers in the lift line, and telling bystanders to " bite you " . Ok, I'm actually not that bitter towards snowboarders, it's just typical of us skiers to make fun of the other side. Wether it's skis, a snowboard, cross country skis or snowshoes, get out there and have some fun in the snow with your new hips! Steve C Dr DeSmet, BHR 1-03 (oh yea, I'm a ski coach too) > i'm almost 11 months post op w/ bilat bhr's > and have never went snowboarding but will try > this week. I imagine I'll spend most of > the day upside down until I retire to the lodge > for beers. any advice is appreciated, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2003 Report Share Posted December 5, 2003 Windsurfing on inland lakes (flat water) is no problem be it long or short boarding. I started windsurfing at five months post op and never looked back. Initially, you will be cautious and nervous of the result of crashing in the foot straps but over time your comfort will increase until you forget about it altogether. The leg movements associated with treading water is a nice stretch and appropriate exercise for your hips at 4-7 months. Steve C BHR DeSmet 1-03 > ph, > > Prior to the hip problem three years ago, I was spending major time > windsurfing, going to HI nearly every year. Was about to comtemplate Kite Sailing but oviously got sidetracked with my hip. > > Have you been out on a board since surgery? What do you think about it? I'm planning on giving it a try about six months out, longboarding at first. I would be pretty comfortable on flat water but don't anticipate hitting the surf again... but who knows???? > > I'm working out regularly and feel pretty strong. Don't really even think about the hip now at three months. Sure don't want to mess it up though! Doc says don't do it. What if you dislocate out on the water? I figure I'll ask buddies to keep an eye on me. > > When I hear about ice skaters and judo jocks, I don't see much problem with windsurfing, but then getting a foot stuck the straps and torquing the hips might be bad news.... > > Anyway, I'm curious what others have done, or think about " dancing with the wind " again. > > Mike Trautman > C2K, Kennedy, Sep 03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2003 Report Share Posted December 5, 2003 Windsurfing on inland lakes (flat water) is no problem be it long or short boarding. I started windsurfing at five months post op and never looked back. Initially, you will be cautious and nervous of the result of crashing in the foot straps but over time your comfort will increase until you forget about it altogether. The leg movements associated with treading water is a nice stretch and appropriate exercise for your hips at 4-7 months. Steve C BHR DeSmet 1-03 > ph, > > Prior to the hip problem three years ago, I was spending major time > windsurfing, going to HI nearly every year. Was about to comtemplate Kite Sailing but oviously got sidetracked with my hip. > > Have you been out on a board since surgery? What do you think about it? I'm planning on giving it a try about six months out, longboarding at first. I would be pretty comfortable on flat water but don't anticipate hitting the surf again... but who knows???? > > I'm working out regularly and feel pretty strong. Don't really even think about the hip now at three months. Sure don't want to mess it up though! Doc says don't do it. What if you dislocate out on the water? I figure I'll ask buddies to keep an eye on me. > > When I hear about ice skaters and judo jocks, I don't see much problem with windsurfing, but then getting a foot stuck the straps and torquing the hips might be bad news.... > > Anyway, I'm curious what others have done, or think about " dancing with the wind " again. > > Mike Trautman > C2K, Kennedy, Sep 03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2003 Report Share Posted December 5, 2003 Windsurfing on inland lakes (flat water) is no problem be it long or short boarding. I started windsurfing at five months post op and never looked back. Initially, you will be cautious and nervous of the result of crashing in the foot straps but over time your comfort will increase until you forget about it altogether. The leg movements associated with treading water is a nice stretch and appropriate exercise for your hips at 4-7 months. Steve C BHR DeSmet 1-03 > ph, > > Prior to the hip problem three years ago, I was spending major time > windsurfing, going to HI nearly every year. Was about to comtemplate Kite Sailing but oviously got sidetracked with my hip. > > Have you been out on a board since surgery? What do you think about it? I'm planning on giving it a try about six months out, longboarding at first. I would be pretty comfortable on flat water but don't anticipate hitting the surf again... but who knows???? > > I'm working out regularly and feel pretty strong. Don't really even think about the hip now at three months. Sure don't want to mess it up though! Doc says don't do it. What if you dislocate out on the water? I figure I'll ask buddies to keep an eye on me. > > When I hear about ice skaters and judo jocks, I don't see much problem with windsurfing, but then getting a foot stuck the straps and torquing the hips might be bad news.... > > Anyway, I'm curious what others have done, or think about " dancing with the wind " again. > > Mike Trautman > C2K, Kennedy, Sep 03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2003 Report Share Posted December 6, 2003 I wish everyone would remember to sign their posts . . .I can't keep track of the names with the email adresses. Who is the author of the post below? (surfacehippy@...) I am so saddened by the news of a revision and so hope all is well with both spirit and body. It is wonderful to read the recent posts from those who have had the large ball THR revision and are extremely happy, able & healthy. Thank you Alyce << , I was resurfed in December last year, and I returned to windsurfing in June. It was a little clumsy at first, but I manage all right. I even managed a few water starts which I hadn't been able to do for three years because of the hip. I probably windsurfed two more times after that. I had booked a vacation to Club Med in Cancun for the second week in November this year, but that's when my implant started to fail. I told the doc that I'd just go and sit on the beach, but he knew I'd be up on a board. He was probably right. I didn't go, and thank goodness I didn't because I started experiencing intense pain by mid-week. I really don't think windsurfing had anything to do with my hip failure. If you're experienced and know what you're doing, you can protect your hip. When I was windsurfing, I made sure I didn't hook my operative leg into the foot strap even in really intense winds. That just seemed like it was asking for trouble. Give it a try. I think you'll do okay. The hardest part is trying to stand up on the board if you have to uphaul. My doctor thinks I had a hairline fracture in my femoral neck since I had my original surgery, and I was able to windsurf without a glitch. Just think how well you will do with an unfractured, solid implant! Since I will receive a large head THR in four days, I asked my surgeon's nurse if I'd be able to windsurf. She said that with a THR you really have to avoid things like running and jumping, and she also said they tell the patients not to water-ski. I don't water ski, but I'd guess there is a lot of pounding on the hips. Planning on a sailboard in chop also generates a lot of pounding, but it seems easier on the hips because you are hanging off the side on a harness rather than taking the force straight on like in water-skiing. She told me that she wasn't sure about windsurfing and advised me to ask the surgeon about it. One of the reasons why I wanted a resurfaced hip was that I wanted to play volleyball again and windsurf. I guess volleyball is definitely out of the question now, and the jury is still out on windsurfing. Good thing I didn't buy all that new windsurfing equipment I had planned to buy a few months ago. _______________________________________________ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Introducing My Way - http://www.myway.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2003 Report Share Posted December 14, 2003 Just returned from SC and my 6 mos checkup with Dr. Gross. I was 'released' and told I can do anything I want to do. He discourages long distance running, but that won't be a problem for me! I will just be happy to get back out on the tennis courts! He told me to take it easy at first and not sacrifice my body in the first match. I will be glad when I can play singles again. Of course, I have to lose the 30+ pounds I put on during my year of inactivity first! Won't be much of a match until then! Dr. Gross 6/12/03 RHR C2K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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