That’s what I’ve been since my total hip replacement surgery 9 weeks ago “cautious” I am on the heavy side weight wise so it has been challenging so I’m finally able to walk without the cane 90% of the day only using it on the stairs. Hopefully by next week I will be able to be cane free. Everything looks good on the X-ray on my last post op visit a couple of weeks ago. My biggest fear has been falling because my balance wasn’t where I felt my most comfortable. The last thing I want to do is fall and dislocate my hip and have to start all over again. My confidence is getting better each day. I’m doing good right now. I’m ready to get back to my life and traveling, etc.
Well done Shelley you’re the first patient of a hip replacement that isn’t telling me I can never run again. I’m 68 years old and I’ve run nearly everyday since I first started boxing at the age of 21. I’m now 3 weeks posterior post hip replacement and although I ache a fair bit I’m up to 2 short walks with the dog a day. I’ve always used road running to keep depression at bay although as I aged I cut down my milage to about 2 miles per day and because of a bad back that numerous surgeries haven’t cured I take much smaller steps and am probably not going much faster than the average walker. I keep my weight down to about 16 stone and I use some free weights at home for strength to combine with the cardio my running provides. I’ve tried other forms of exercise, difficulty swimming as waiting for a shoulder replacement due to arthritis combined with my bad back. I used to cycle to and from work but that never gave me the same buzz. I have a spinning bike in the garden but get bored easily and can’t see that replacing running which I love to do. My surgeon says I will probably need the other hip replacing in the near future as they usually go in pairs. From talking to others who have undergone the same surgery would you say I could resume running in the future or are you of the opinion that my running days are over?
I had my surgery 5 days ago. The first few days were pretty bad. The opioids made me very sick but I’m feeling much better now. I’m trying to not rush my recovery but that’s not natural for me. I have been super physically active ever since my early twenties. I’m now 54. I’m pretty lucky because I have a few people around me that know me well and are going to help remind when I may be doing to much. Thank you for your videos, Mike
Hi Miss Shelly thank you very much for this video I'm going in for my hip surgery October 1st which is also my birthday. I'm also a ballroom dancer and I love to walk on the treadmill and I would like to run laps in the gym I'm just hoping that I'm not going to have any more pains or anything and I love to swim and if you really want to laugh a lot of times I practice my dancing in the shallow end of the pool I'm a huge fan of bicycling I'm just looking forward to doing everything that I did before that's all again thank you I look forward to other videos❤
Bravo Shelly, so impressed with your both your bravery and determination ! I’ve only just stumbled across your recovery videos, I really need to understand why you chose a lateral approach. I had my surgery 8 weeks ago today, however anterior had approach. I’m a tennis coach in Cyprus, live near the sea. Not had any physio, this morning I swam almost 1000 metres, half breaststroke and the other freestyle. Also do about an hours walk in the evening. Two of pupils are ex pilots and both have had the Andy Murray hip resurfacing op and are playing tennis in their 70s. I did a lot of research before deciding which was best for me. I’m not allowed to run or play tennis yet but I am allowed to coach (essentially feeding tennis balls). I will be able to run and play tennis in a month or two.
I’m only 21 and had a hip replacement last Nov bc of bad hip dysplasia. I’ve always been very athletic since I was young playing football and basketball and track but the pain got to bad and I couldn’t even walk. Doctors said the joint was to worn down so nothing could really save it so I had the surgery and immediately felt better. Started walking and jogging the track two weeks after surgery and now every morning at my indoor track at my college I run 5 miles.
@@rjb7569 Posterier and shaving is easy. I’m a guy so I can only speak for guys 😂 but it’s not as bad as I thought it would be. I’m now 22 so bc of my young age that’s probably why everything recovered so fast but yea it wasn’t a hard process.
@@nalu808girl1 Posterior, I wanted the anterior but I didn’t really have a choice. But here I am a year and a couple months later I have zero problems with no pain at all. My doctor said it could be that I’m just young and healthy quickly that’s why I’m doing so well but everybody’s body is different so don’t expect the same outcome I had (even tho I hope you’ll have the same outcome) 😂
Good to hear you are back to running Shelly. Six months after my hip surgery, I’m progressing back to intermediate yoga with greatly improved range of motion and comfort. I’m thinking there are some poses I will never get back into but others I can now do without pain. It really doesn’t matter as I can participate using props and awareness to my body. Exercises after surgery are key to recovery.
@@rickwinkelman9102 , Hi , pre hip op, child’s pose was very painful but a few months post op, I could relax easily in that pose. I had the anterior approach for surgery. It was well worth it for me.
I was wondering if you could make a video documentary showing a time line and the exercises you performed. I have had a hip replacement, anterior, 13 days ago. I would like to template your recovery regimen. My name is Jeff.
Thanks for this very useful video series. I was intrigued by your innovative use of wickets post surgery. A very good idea to get away from the shuffle motion. This would need to be repeated regularly for some weeks to make a real difference? Look forward to some feedback. Thanks.
Any advice re elliptical workouts as a safe alternative to running - or just less impact but still likely to wear out joint in long term? I am life long runner and tennis player- got a sudden right hip labrum tear at age 63 while playing tennis and repair surgery likely not a successful option for me. Thinking a THR may be in future but want to remain active, want to return to running at least couple miles daily. Elliptical not the same but wondering if investment in a elliptical machine might be worthy.
I am 12 weeks out from 3 screws in femur… I plan on starting back running at 14 weeks… I am 66 years old…. What distance do you recommend to start back training?
Thank you so much for this type of video! Much appreciated!! my question would be the following: I have been putting off a hip replacement because of the rare complications of surgery like nerve damage (which happened to my boss. he used to be a triathlete. Now he can only walk, no running because of nerve damage ) I'm 53 and very active. However, the last 6 months I am now unable to run anymore. I love to play tennis but can only do doubles once or twice a week at most. I feel like I have muscle problems/tenditis/ bursitis all around my hip area because of me being very active despite my hip slowly declining. so if I did get a hip replacement at this point would it automatically improve my muscle/tendinitis/bursitis problems or would I still have those problems and a new hip. And if so, would it limit me, or would I quickly improve because of a new hip??? Thank you so much for your time!!!!
I think the idea that a revision ( 2nd replacement) of a hip is just a 3 month interruption is misguided. Revisions require longer prosthetics which tend to be less stable long term, so at that stage running is very unlikely as are other sporting activities, so management of a replaced hip to extend its life are important.
There is only one hip surgery that allows PRO Athletes to return to Pro SPorts and that is a HRA and NOT a THR--shaft stem in the femur and wear of the THR is guaranteed.
Everything is "allowed" and possible. You should just be aware that of course there will be a higher wear-out rate. Everyone has to make this decision for himself.
My hip replacement.surgeon warned me, if you REGULARLY run after surgery you will wear it out in 1/2 the time and the 2nd replacement is actually much more difficult to achieve because the hip replacement fuses to the bone so they actually have to cut out a chunk of your remaining hip bone and that is both more dangerous and harder to accomplish. He said any man weighing over 135 pounds should never be running.on with a hip replacement. Simply too damaging. I miss running.more than anything but I don't want to replace this thing in 5-6 years when they're supposed to last 30. I've taken up speed walking instead. I find it an excellent cardio workout. Best wishes.
@@ognir66 have a look at ua-cam.com/video/LIOxeFh9VpY/v-deo.html … everything is possible. The hip replacements we get nowadays are much more endurable than ever. I don’t say ignore all warnings or recommendations- but also don’t be too afraid. 💪🙂
That’s what I’ve been since my total hip replacement surgery 9 weeks ago “cautious” I am on the heavy side weight wise so it has been challenging so I’m finally able to walk without the cane 90% of the day only using it on the stairs. Hopefully by next week I will be able to be cane free. Everything looks good on the X-ray on my last post op visit a couple of weeks ago. My biggest fear has been falling because my balance wasn’t where I felt my most comfortable. The last thing I want to do is fall and dislocate my hip and have to start all over again. My confidence is getting better each day. I’m doing good right now. I’m ready to get back to my life and traveling, etc.
Well done Shelley you’re the first patient of a hip replacement that isn’t telling me I can never run again. I’m 68 years old and I’ve run nearly everyday since I first started boxing at the age of 21. I’m now 3 weeks posterior post hip replacement and although I ache a fair bit I’m up to 2 short walks with the dog a day. I’ve always used road running to keep depression at bay although as I aged I cut down my milage to about 2 miles per day and because of a bad back that numerous surgeries haven’t cured I take much smaller steps and am probably not going much faster than the average walker. I keep my weight down to about 16 stone and I use some free weights at home for strength to combine with the cardio my running provides. I’ve tried other forms of exercise, difficulty swimming as waiting for a shoulder replacement due to arthritis combined with my bad back. I used to cycle to and from work but that never gave me the same buzz. I have a spinning bike in the garden but get bored easily and can’t see that replacing running which I love to do. My surgeon says I will probably need the other hip replacing in the near future as they usually go in pairs. From talking to others who have undergone the same surgery would you say I could resume running in the future or are you of the opinion that my running days are over?
Keep running and doing what makes you feel good , you can always get another hip😂
I had my surgery 5 days ago. The first few days were pretty bad. The opioids made me very sick but I’m feeling much better now. I’m trying to not rush my recovery but that’s not natural for me. I have been super physically active ever since my early twenties. I’m now 54. I’m pretty lucky because I have a few people around me that know me well and are going to help remind when I may be doing to much.
Thank you for your videos,
Mike
I know it is hard but don't rush it better to take your time and be able to do everything you want later, 🙂
Hi Miss Shelly thank you very much for this video I'm going in for my hip surgery October 1st which is also my birthday. I'm also a ballroom dancer and I love to walk on the treadmill and I would like to run laps in the gym I'm just hoping that I'm not going to have any more pains or anything and I love to swim and if you really want to laugh a lot of times I practice my dancing in the shallow end of the pool I'm a huge fan of bicycling I'm just looking forward to doing everything that I did before that's all again thank you I look forward to other videos❤
Bravo Shelly, so impressed with your both your bravery and determination ! I’ve only just stumbled across your recovery videos, I really need to understand why you chose a lateral approach. I had my surgery 8 weeks ago today, however anterior had approach. I’m a tennis coach in Cyprus, live near the sea. Not had any physio, this morning I swam almost 1000 metres, half breaststroke and the other freestyle. Also do about an hours walk in the evening. Two of pupils are ex pilots and both have had the Andy Murray hip resurfacing op and are playing tennis in their 70s. I did a lot of research before deciding which was best for me. I’m not allowed to run or play tennis yet but I am allowed to coach (essentially feeding tennis balls). I will be able to run and play tennis in a month or two.
Thank you for the update. The whole series has been very helpful and informative.
I’m only 21 and had a hip replacement last Nov bc of bad hip dysplasia. I’ve always been very athletic since I was young playing football and basketball and track but the pain got to bad and I couldn’t even walk. Doctors said the joint was to worn down so nothing could really save it so I had the surgery and immediately felt better. Started walking and jogging the track two weeks after surgery and now every morning at my indoor track at my college I run 5 miles.
That's fantastic, congratulations!
What type of replacement did you have? Anterior, shaving?
@@rjb7569 Posterier and shaving is easy. I’m a guy so I can only speak for guys 😂 but it’s not as bad as I thought it would be. I’m now 22 so bc of my young age that’s probably why everything recovered so fast but yea it wasn’t a hard process.
anterior or posterior approach?
@@nalu808girl1 Posterior, I wanted the anterior but I didn’t really have a choice. But here I am a year and a couple months later I have zero problems with no pain at all. My doctor said it could be that I’m just young and healthy quickly that’s why I’m doing so well but everybody’s body is different so don’t expect the same outcome I had (even tho I hope you’ll have the same outcome) 😂
Good to hear you are back to running Shelly. Six months after my hip surgery, I’m progressing back to intermediate yoga with greatly improved range of motion and comfort. I’m thinking there are some poses I will never get back into but others I can now do without pain. It really doesn’t matter as I can participate using props and awareness to my body. Exercises after surgery are key to recovery.
I do yoga also. Have upcomming hip surgery. Question, are you able to do aa child pose without injuries?
@@rickwinkelman9102 , Hi , pre hip op, child’s pose was very painful but a few months post op, I could relax easily in that pose. I had the anterior approach for surgery. It was well worth it for me.
I was wondering if you could make a video documentary showing a time line and the exercises you performed. I have had a hip replacement, anterior, 13 days ago. I would like to template your recovery regimen. My name is Jeff.
There is a difference with resurfacing hip ( murray) hip or classic hip. But nice to hear your story.
Amazing video thank you! Answers a lot of my questions and put my mind at ease a bit. Still nervous about the surgery
Thanks for this very useful video series. I was intrigued by your innovative use of wickets post surgery. A very good idea to get away from the shuffle motion. This would need to be repeated regularly for some weeks to make a real difference? Look forward to some feedback. Thanks.
Any advice re elliptical workouts as a safe alternative to running - or just less impact but still likely to wear out joint in long term? I am life long runner and tennis player- got a sudden right hip labrum tear at age 63 while playing tennis and repair surgery likely not a successful option for me. Thinking a THR may be in future but want to remain active, want to return to running at least couple miles daily. Elliptical not the same but wondering if investment in a elliptical machine might be worthy.
Thank you for sharing - Brasil
Andy Murray had a hip resurfacing not a hip replacement so your comment is misleading. Resurfacing allows a return to fill sporting activity.
I am 12 weeks out from 3 screws in femur… I plan on starting back running at 14 weeks… I am 66 years old…. What distance do you recommend to start back training?
Could someone address OSSIO-INTEGRATION?
Thank you so much for this type of video! Much appreciated!! my question would be the following: I have been putting off a hip replacement because of the rare complications of surgery like nerve damage (which happened to my boss. he used to be a triathlete. Now he can only walk, no running because of nerve damage ) I'm 53 and very active. However, the last 6 months I am now unable to run anymore. I love to play tennis but can only do doubles once or twice a week at most. I feel like I have muscle problems/tenditis/ bursitis all around my hip area because of me being very active despite my hip slowly declining. so if I did get a hip replacement at this point would it automatically improve my muscle/tendinitis/bursitis problems or would I still have those problems and a new hip. And if so, would it limit me, or would I quickly improve because of a new hip??? Thank you so much for your time!!!!
Im very nervous
I think the idea that a revision ( 2nd replacement) of a hip is just a 3 month interruption is misguided. Revisions require longer prosthetics which tend to be less stable long term, so at that stage running is very unlikely as are other sporting activities, so management of a replaced hip to extend its life are important.
And Murray had the shaving option.
Suggest you make clear you are not offering medical advice here. Or share your medical qualifications.
I just turned 40, and Im having a left hip replacement soon, and my Dr told me, I'll never be able to run again.
My surgeon said… every thing except trampoline
I thought that trampolines and rebounders were low impact?🤔
Ran for 40 years happy to walk big kms after surgery. You’re barely moving any quicker than a brisk walker so don’t see the point.
There is only one hip surgery that allows PRO Athletes to return to Pro SPorts and that is a HRA and NOT a THR--shaft stem in the femur and wear of the THR is guaranteed.
Everything is "allowed" and possible. You should just be aware that of course there will be a higher wear-out rate. Everyone has to make this decision for himself.
@@borisbojic then you'll have no problem listing 5 pro athletes competing with THR. Who are they?
My hip replacement.surgeon warned me, if you REGULARLY run after surgery you will wear it out in 1/2 the time and the 2nd replacement is actually much more difficult to achieve because the hip replacement fuses to the bone so they actually have to cut out a chunk of your remaining hip bone and that is both more dangerous and harder to accomplish.
He said any man weighing over 135 pounds should never be running.on with a hip replacement.
Simply too damaging.
I miss running.more than anything but I don't want to replace this thing in 5-6 years when they're supposed to last 30.
I've taken up speed walking instead.
I find it an excellent cardio workout.
Best wishes.
@@ognir66 and that's why you made a mistake getting a THR instead of a HR.
@@ognir66 have a look at ua-cam.com/video/LIOxeFh9VpY/v-deo.html … everything is possible. The hip replacements we get nowadays are much more endurable than ever. I don’t say ignore all warnings or recommendations- but also don’t be too afraid. 💪🙂
So much confusion over this.