Re: 8 weeks post op - JRI

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Great news Larry!!! I am going in for a resurfacing at JRI tommorow

morning with Dr, Beaule and this is just the type of news I wanted to

hear.

Glad things are working so well for you!

> Hello fellow hippies

>

> I had left hip resurfed by Dr Schmalzried 2 months ago. I am a 42

YO

> active male, and I must say....I couldn't be happier. I went from

> big time pain, to NO pain almost immediately after surgery. I have

> had no complications, I've been improving daily, and am pain free.

> I've gone through therapy (4 weeks), and am now working on range of

> motion and stretching. I am working out, using bike, elliptical,

> tread mill (not running yet) and light weights. I can stand and

walk

> for as long as I want. I actually get a good nights sleep now. I

do

> take it easy and as a general rule..listen to my body in terms of

how

> hard I push. My attitiude, sex life ( i am married) and overall

> outlook have improved dramatically (by the time I got operated on I

> was miserable and really " bummed " out) and I enjoy playing with my

> kids a lot more now that I have no pain. Bottom line....If you

have

> hip problems, and you are deciding on what to do.....I recommend

this

> operation, and the doctors at the JRI highly. I waited 3 years

after

> being diagnosed, trying everything I could think of to improve my

> condition. Nothing worked? My only regret is that I did not do

> this sooner. I had high expectations of the entire process, and

> everything that I have experienced has been even better. People

have

> been and continue to be extremely helpful to me throughout this

> entire ordeal, so...if there is anyone out there that wishes to

talk

> about any aspects of this procedure with me, PLEASE do not hesitate

> for 1 second to let me know. It is my pleasure to give back in any

> way possible.

>

> my email - larrywein2@a...

>

> Best regards,

> Larry