New Aussie Surfer - Through the panic barrier

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Good to hear of an Adelaide adventure............. Glad to hear all went

well.............despite cysts etc........... I will look forward to

hearing more adventures as the hip heals and you regain your normal

life............

Edith LBHR Dr. L Walter Syd Aust 8/02

> I am a 48yr old male, father of two active young kids, self confessed " all

things medical " wimp. I was diagnosed with severe OA of the right hip about

5 years ago and more recently with extensive cysts in the ball of the

affected hip joint. Advice was given by my OS to proceed with a resurface as

a matter of urgency, as further degradation of the joint would preclude hip

resurfacing as an option. The bookings were made and I had an agonising two

months contemplating my decision prior to surgery. There were many, many

occasions when I panicked and was on the verge of cancelling, however the

ability to access the thoughts and experiences of other hip resurfacers

through this chat site was extremely valuable.

>

> Anyway the rest is history........I had my operation on Tuesday 11th. May

2004 at SportsMed Clinic (Adelaide, South Australia). My particular type of

resurface was an ASR.

>

> General Observations:

>

> I was up and walking with a cane within 18 hours of the op. (If it wasn't

for the attached pain relief self medicator and drain I would have got

further ......boiing !!!!!!)

>

> There is pain, but it is pain associated with the op and not OA. It is

like a big " corked " thigh injury that needs rest, mobility,strengthening

and time ! to alleviate.

>

> I had the " Baby blues " depression on day three and felt flat, but it soon

passed.

>

> Discharged from hospital on the following Sunday morning.

>

> It is now just over a week since the op and I have just returned from a

cane assisted 1km walk. I am still sore, have my good and bad days but I am

definitely trending in a positive direction.

>

> My sincere thanks to all of you that have shared your experiences on this

forum.

>

>

> PS

>

> I spent a lot of time building up my upper body strength, quads and gluts

prior to the op...... Paid a dividend, particularly the first few days post

op.

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Good to hear of an Adelaide adventure............. Glad to hear all went

well.............despite cysts etc........... I will look forward to

hearing more adventures as the hip heals and you regain your normal

life............

Edith LBHR Dr. L Walter Syd Aust 8/02

> I am a 48yr old male, father of two active young kids, self confessed " all

things medical " wimp. I was diagnosed with severe OA of the right hip about

5 years ago and more recently with extensive cysts in the ball of the

affected hip joint. Advice was given by my OS to proceed with a resurface as

a matter of urgency, as further degradation of the joint would preclude hip

resurfacing as an option. The bookings were made and I had an agonising two

months contemplating my decision prior to surgery. There were many, many

occasions when I panicked and was on the verge of cancelling, however the

ability to access the thoughts and experiences of other hip resurfacers

through this chat site was extremely valuable.

>

> Anyway the rest is history........I had my operation on Tuesday 11th. May

2004 at SportsMed Clinic (Adelaide, South Australia). My particular type of

resurface was an ASR.

>

> General Observations:

>

> I was up and walking with a cane within 18 hours of the op. (If it wasn't

for the attached pain relief self medicator and drain I would have got

further ......boiing !!!!!!)

>

> There is pain, but it is pain associated with the op and not OA. It is

like a big " corked " thigh injury that needs rest, mobility,strengthening

and time ! to alleviate.

>

> I had the " Baby blues " depression on day three and felt flat, but it soon

passed.

>

> Discharged from hospital on the following Sunday morning.

>

> It is now just over a week since the op and I have just returned from a

cane assisted 1km walk. I am still sore, have my good and bad days but I am

definitely trending in a positive direction.

>

> My sincere thanks to all of you that have shared your experiences on this

forum.

>

>

> PS

>

> I spent a lot of time building up my upper body strength, quads and gluts

prior to the op...... Paid a dividend, particularly the first few days post

op.

[Guest guest]

Hi Jean

As a fellow aussie (Perth) with OA in the right hip, I was very

pleased to see your recent post ... in particular the fact that you

were able to locate a local surgeon who was quite prepared to take

you on as a resurfacing (??) patient ... I assume the procedure ASR

is resurfacing .. what does it stand for?

Here in the west there are 3 of us (at least) who are members of this

group, and have sought (in vain, to date) for a surgeon prepared to

take us on as resurfacing candidates ... between us we

have " interviewed " 3 of the 4 on the list of surgeons provided on

the " official list " and we have all been advised to be very wary of

the procedure, and have been encouraged to either " manage the

problem " until we are older (we are mid 30's, mid 40's and early

50's) or go for a THR. None of us are happy (or accepting) of these

recommendations.

Therefore, moving east, SA is the next stop. Can you tell me (us)

some more about your surgeon's experience ... how many resurfs they

have done ... did they initially suggest THR ?? ... did you talk to

other patients of the surgeon before proceeding ... and who was the

surgeon?

Thanks very much.

Dianne

Perth, Western Australia

A-grade squash player, 46yrs.

[Guest guest]

Hi Jean

As a fellow aussie (Perth) with OA in the right hip, I was very

pleased to see your recent post ... in particular the fact that you

were able to locate a local surgeon who was quite prepared to take

you on as a resurfacing (??) patient ... I assume the procedure ASR

is resurfacing .. what does it stand for?

Here in the west there are 3 of us (at least) who are members of this

group, and have sought (in vain, to date) for a surgeon prepared to

take us on as resurfacing candidates ... between us we

have " interviewed " 3 of the 4 on the list of surgeons provided on

the " official list " and we have all been advised to be very wary of

the procedure, and have been encouraged to either " manage the

problem " until we are older (we are mid 30's, mid 40's and early

50's) or go for a THR. None of us are happy (or accepting) of these

recommendations.

Therefore, moving east, SA is the next stop. Can you tell me (us)

some more about your surgeon's experience ... how many resurfs they

have done ... did they initially suggest THR ?? ... did you talk to

other patients of the surgeon before proceeding ... and who was the

surgeon?

Thanks very much.

Dianne

Perth, Western Australia

A-grade squash player, 46yrs.

[Guest guest]

Hi Jean

As a fellow aussie (Perth) with OA in the right hip, I was very

pleased to see your recent post ... in particular the fact that you

were able to locate a local surgeon who was quite prepared to take

you on as a resurfacing (??) patient ... I assume the procedure ASR

is resurfacing .. what does it stand for?

Here in the west there are 3 of us (at least) who are members of this

group, and have sought (in vain, to date) for a surgeon prepared to

take us on as resurfacing candidates ... between us we

have " interviewed " 3 of the 4 on the list of surgeons provided on

the " official list " and we have all been advised to be very wary of

the procedure, and have been encouraged to either " manage the

problem " until we are older (we are mid 30's, mid 40's and early

50's) or go for a THR. None of us are happy (or accepting) of these

recommendations.

Therefore, moving east, SA is the next stop. Can you tell me (us)

some more about your surgeon's experience ... how many resurfs they

have done ... did they initially suggest THR ?? ... did you talk to

other patients of the surgeon before proceeding ... and who was the

surgeon?

Thanks very much.

Dianne

Perth, Western Australia

A-grade squash player, 46yrs.

[Guest guest]

Hi Jean

As a fellow aussie (Perth) with OA in the right hip, I was very

pleased to see your recent post ... in particular the fact that you

were able to locate a local surgeon who was quite prepared to take

you on as a resurfacing (??) patient ... I assume the procedure ASR

is resurfacing .. what does it stand for?

Here in the west there are 3 of us (at least) who are members of this

group, and have sought (in vain, to date) for a surgeon prepared to

take us on as resurfacing candidates ... between us we

have " interviewed " 3 of the 4 on the list of surgeons provided on

the " official list " and we have all been advised to be very wary of

the procedure, and have been encouraged to either " manage the

problem " until we are older (we are mid 30's, mid 40's and early

50's) or go for a THR. None of us are happy (or accepting) of these

recommendations.

Therefore, moving east, SA is the next stop. Can you tell me (us)

some more about your surgeon's experience ... how many resurfs they

have done ... did they initially suggest THR ?? ... did you talk to

other patients of the surgeon before proceeding ... and who was the

surgeon?

Thanks very much.

Dianne

Perth, Western Australia

A-grade squash player, 46yrs.