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josh55
josh55

Ok here is the deal. I am really having difficulty deciding about having a thr .

It is scheduled for next week. BUT I am most concerned about bering able to tech and train judo with my grandson

I am in pain when I stand up but really , so what. A little pain is no big deal. I do babe difficulty walking up strains though and I don't walk loon distances.

Anything more than a few hundred yards really sucks. It's just that tracking my grandson is a real priority. For me. Any suggestions. Really should I have this done if I'm OK with the pain?

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  • josh55
    josh55

    Posted

    Sorry for the spelling. Teaching my grand son is my priority. Is there any one else that was really torn about moving forward due to a commitment of some kind?
    • kersty35579
      kersty35579 josh55

      Posted

      I can't speak from personal experience- my THR was 2 weeks ago and I'm not a sporty person. However, my partner is a 4th Dan karate instructor. The leader of his club had his hip replacement about 2 yrs ago. He took some time off and then came back to training, initially to supervise. Now he is back fully. He says the only thing he really notices is that he cannot maybe kick as high as he used to. He trains in Okinawa each year with Japanese sensei and has been recently. I know he thinks it is the best thing he's done, he was so fed up with the pain. I can't give you first hand information but I hope this helps.
    • josh55
      josh55 kersty35579

      Posted

      hey your response I think is what I was hoping for.  IE; regarding someone that has a training lifestyle.   I think I would go crazy if I couldnt train.  I am also at that pont exactly!  I am fed up with the pain!   funny because I like pain in a wierd sort of way!  Its the go ju/Shotokan Spirit I think.  Mention that to your husband and he is sure to understand!    Honestly though there are a lot of things I cannot do at all now.  But with a hip surgery Ive been told taking breakfalls is risky.    If your husbad has half a mind to talk please let him know I would recieve his voice with great respect!   I would really apreciate some feed back on the proscess he used in regaining his Yoko geri or mewashigeri!       
  • CelsB
    CelsB josh55

    Posted

    Hi Josh,

    I have no knowledge of Judo but some experience of osteoarthritis and had a THR 3 weeks ago.

    I do know that the pain will get worse, the deterioration of the joint will get worse, and you will reach a point where 100 yards feels like a marathon and training with your grandson will probably become an impossibility, beyond the point of sitting (uncomfortably) on the bench and calling out advice and encouragement.

    I certainly questioned myself pre-op, "Do I really need this?  Is it too soon", I think most of us asked ourselves similar questions.  I think it's because you're stepping into the unknown and anxious about the outcome - all perfectly natural.   I knew in my heart I had to go ahead with it.  

    No-one can decide for you, but now mine is done I know that in a couple of months I will be able to return to bowling, something I had to give up about 6 months ago.  I will be able to romp with my grandchildren and I am looking forward to the future with hope instead of dread.

    Good luck with whatever you decide but I honestly believe if you don't have it now you will come to regret it.  You won't die of arthritis but it can make living extremely challenging.

    Cels xx

    • sportsw4
      sportsw4 CelsB

      Posted

      Wise words Cels - as you gave me when I asked a similar question last week :-) Tomorrow's the day for me... Josh, I already replied to your comment on my post, but I think Cels words put the case for you doing it far more powerfully. Good luck with the decision - I'll be watching with interest, while I'm hopefully recovering from my own THR
    • CelsB
      CelsB sportsw4

      Posted

      I'll be thinking of you tomorrow Sports - strange how Thurdays seems to be the day when most hip replacements take place ???

      Keep us informed on your progress, we'll be waiting for your first report.  

      Cels xxx

    • sportsw4
      sportsw4 CelsB

      Posted

      Thanks Cels - appreciate that :-) Will post an update as soon as I'm able to make any sense!
    • marilyn_92910
      marilyn_92910 sportsw4

      Posted

      yes it is nice to teach and train your grandson, but you must get your prioities right sorry to sound horrid, but your health is more importent, if you ask at judo session i am sure someone will help you by taking over the training for a while i think your grandson will understand that you cant teach and train him for a while
    • josh55
      josh55 CelsB

      Posted

      Thank you for sharing CelsB.  I suppose your right about it being natural to be trepidatious about the surgery.  I am not yet hurting so bad and that part of the reason I was unsure.   I do think about it and its stiff/numb every time I stand up.   I really want to get back to doing some things like riding my motorcycle.    You must be a tougher breed waiting like that?    I does help just to have the encouragement though.  Thank you
  • renee01952
    renee01952 josh55

    Posted

    Hi Josh , 

    welcome to this wonderful forum - 

    That is very sweet of you to make your grandson your priority in life, but, unfortunately, time will come (rather soon) that you won't be able to do much -

    It will get worse, not better and no, there is no "so what" then anymore -

    You will NOt be okay with the pain for much longer - 

    I echo previous comments - There is no reason why you cannot go back to teaching and train your grandson after THR surgery - 

    It does take courage to go through, Josh .. we know that , we have been there - 

    Please keep in touch, okay? We would love to hear how you are getting on and support you ....

    big warm hug

    renee

     

    • josh55
      josh55 renee01952

      Posted

      Thank you Renee!  I will post my efforts and results.  Im hoping for the best.   I am lucky with the grandson part.     Thats the reward for not eating your children!  lol!  
  • Kate53CornUK
    Kate53CornUK josh55

    Posted

    I had a very quick deterioration so there was no questioning for me. I could barely walk to theatre when the time came.

    I think most people with OA of the hips will say the same thing, get it done sooner rather than later and you'll have more of a chance of returning to a good standard of fitness afterwards.

    If you have OA it's not going to get better!

     

  • sarah1996
    sarah1996 josh55

    Posted

    When i was younger i did karate for about 6 years (only made it to green belt due to multiple surgeries) for me because iv had OA my whole life i found it very difficult to do karate and did eventually give up but there wasnt much point in me considering i cant lift my left leg in anyway to kick or anything.

    The whole situation really does depend on how much pain you are in. I may be very young for this surgery but i cant even walk uo the stairs without nearly crying and having to lie down because of the pain and find everyday life a struggle.

    Doctors always advise us to get the op when our lives deteriate so much we cannot live a normal life and are in such unbearable chronic pain. What stage are you at?

    • josh55
      josh55 sarah1996

      Posted

         I dont really know about the Stage Im at.    I mean the joint has no cartilage.  But I can still walk around.  I cant jog or run without pain! ( god, I used to love busting out into a sprint!)  My wife has told me that she can see the pain I have in my walk.  And its pretty constant.   I think Im to stuborn to let it stop me though.   I still go and do much, but I wil say I sit more than I used to.    I used to be going pretty constant. 
    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK josh55

      Posted

      It seems to affect everyone differently, my pain started when riding my motorbike back in 2012, and slowly got worse, eventually making my commute into London quite painful.  Since my hip ops, I have absolutely no more OA pain.

      Graham - 🚀💃

    • sarah1996
      sarah1996 josh55

      Posted

      Id just go for the op then. And recover then im sure you will be back at judo in no time, main thing is not to rush.

      I keep forgetting when i say to wait as long as possible that not everyone my age. I keep thinking about the revision. Because in my case im 20 and getting it and keep thinking everyone else is and going to need there revision in there 40s/50s. I need to rememeber that isnt the case

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