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Skiing after THR

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kris1964
kris1964

YES!

THR last June, and many many thanks for all the support I had here at that time, when I was worried and frightened.  Also for all the good information to help plan and recover. I have not been here for a while. I have been busy, back to work after 12 weeks and I have just moved house!  

One of my big questions was could I Ski again, my surgeon said yes, the Physio said no. And lots of conflicting advice!

i needed to decide for myself and feeling so good booked a 3 hour family Ski session at a Snow Dome.  

After a nervous start I was whizzing down at my old pace, luckily it was very quiet. I was so happy. 

I know now it is a risk but our family Ski holidays have been precious times..... so now will hopefully be going at Xmas. 

I felt so confident I even bought myself a new helmet in the sale. 

I plan on taking extra care and stick to safer and quieter areas. My other hip has degenerative changes and is a bit sore tonight. However I feel I should just go ahead and do the things I love and when it finally crumbles, I will not hesitate to have it replaced. 

Hopefully new and potential Hippies will see this as a positive story. I am so grateful to have had this surgery and the short term anxiety and post Op difficulties are far outweighed by the huge benefits.  I have my life back. 

All the the very best to all of you... Kris. X

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  • Amanda1703
    Amanda1703 kris1964

    Posted

    Lovely to see a positive post , i am having THR on Thursday , missed out on the class they have before as i am being done as cancellation , getting very nervous now and all being well i will be released on Saturday which seems fast less than 48hrs ....

    I have no cardlidge left so I'm glad you wrote the post op out weighs the pain now ..

    Thank Kris for ,making a nervous , little. Scared new hippie less anxious 

    Amanda x

    • kris1964
      kris1964 Amanda1703

      Posted

      Hi Amanda,

      i rember it well, having no cartilage - I was exhausted with the pain. 

      The joint pain goes away immediately!  The muscles they cut through or stretch seem to take ages. So take it slowly, do your exercises religiously. 

      It is truly worth it. 

      Seding healing fairy dust! 💫?

      Kris. X

    • Amanda1703
      Amanda1703 kris1964

      Posted

      Awe thank you kris , i cant wait to get it gone now .Thanks for the positive vibes ...in 48 hours i will hopefully be under the knife and wake up smiling ....

      Thanks for the fairy dust .....will keep you posted 

      Amanda x

  • auntiebeanie
    auntiebeanie kris1964

    Posted

    Kris, I k ow someone who had both THR over 20 years ago and wrnt skiing.

    He had revisions last year and has continued to ski.

    So happy skiing x

  • renee01952
    renee01952 kris1964

    Posted

    dear kris, 

    congratulations !!!!

    I remember your first post .. you have come a long way, darling -

    thank you so much for sharing - 

    angel blessings

    renee

    • kris1964
      kris1964 renee01952

      Posted

      Dear Renee,

      thank you..... you have been so kind to me and many others here. 

      You have supported so many people through their journey here.

      Hoping all is well with you. Angel blessings 💫?

      Kris. X

  • julie40975
    julie40975 kris1964

    Posted

    Great news kris

    I have wondered about skiing in the future perhaps a trip to snow dome may be the way but I'd be scared of falling on the hip.

    The holiday will be something to look forward to

    Best wishes julie

  • michael11283
    michael11283 kris1964

    Posted

    Kris

    I've skied on mine and like you I was much more careful than in the past and it was fine.

    Take care and enjoy

    Mike

  • judith12644
    judith12644 kris1964

    Posted

    Hi Kris, really pleased to hear about your skiing. You may remember me posting about skiing last Easter when I was about 9 months post op. My surgeon was ok about it, just told me to avoid bumps and black runs. I also bought some skiing body armour, just for a bit of extra protection. It was all fine, though my knees were pretty rubbish! I'll be going again in 2018 all being well.

    I wish you happy skiing! Judith.

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