16 days post op
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I have never been so excited in my whole life. I am a 60 year old runner and have been completely up front with my Dr & PT that I will run again.
My PT has told me that he has never seen recovery like this and how quickly it has happened. I have complete range of motion and am absolutely pain free with no hip or leg rerstriction.
I work in the running industry and was told I would be out of work 4-6 weeks. Well I have been cleared to work but with no lifting or deep bending. I am riding a bike and doing stretching without any difficulity. ZI am a hard worker who does not take no for an answer but I do listen closely to my body.
I am NOT going to run until a full 60 days is up in order for a complete healing of the joint and stem. I'm motivated but not stupid but I also know what I can do.
My advice to everyone and I know everyone is different but keep that hip moving and do the exercises and walk walk walk and get off those damm meds. Its always been my belief that the meds are only a band aide when it comes with pain. I dealt with it and it was soon over. For me I had zero pain meds after the first day. I like dealing with reality.
Be POSITIVE and yes listen to your doctor but more so listen to your body. Get out there and do exactly what you did prior to your hip replacement.
I wish everyone all my best,
Billy
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debbi1949 ndbilly
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barb31596 ndbilly
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ndbilly barb31596
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LOL
Hope you are well
debbi1949 ndbilly
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ndbilly debbi1949
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stay well and be positive
sportsw4 ndbilly
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bini31328 ndbilly
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Yes I had the anterior approach and was in great shape going in. I was still running up to 40 miles per week prior to surgery. Yes it was tough, very hard but the longer I could continue with my running the better off I would be after surgery.
Not to say I'm stubborn or stupid. Everyone needs to listen to their body. I have consulted the very best when it comes to the topic of running after hip replacement. There have been zero studies on this and I know of runners who are running ultra marathons after a hip replacement procedure.
It's also my belief that mind over matter means more than anything else. I have a running blog of which I will update and place online to hopefull encourage people to run and be active after hip replacement surgery.
From the bottom of my heart, I wish you all well
Billy
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ndbilly belleAUSSydney
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I am scheduled to run in the Senior Cross Country Championships in Tallahasse in December and I will be there.
Good luck and DON'T be afraid
Billy