Hi Steven , really pleased that things are still improving for you….although with a few set backs. I’m at 12 weeks today , Dec 31st and still going forward . I did suffer about a week ago after pushing too hard on 8 km walk with steep hills and feeling very average for a few days with thigh and hip pain. Today I’d just done a 5km walk with the dogs and all was fine. It’s amazing seeing your landscapes and appreciating the difference to here in Brisbane , Australia. It’s 28 degrees Celsius today and raining. Very different to your temperature and snow. The post surgery journey is certainly variable but I keep pushing through. I train everyday in our gym and I’m back doing resistance training and lifting heavier weights gradually and cautiously. Getting strength back is a priority for me. I just wanted to let you know how much I sincerely appreciate your information videos and your openness . It is very refreshing and supportive as I go through my journey. I hope you and your family have had a great Xmas and are looking forward to a positive 2025. We certainly are hoping for good things ahead. Take care…..Bob
Thank you so much, Bob! I too am a big believer in strength training. I go to the gym 2-3 days per week. Getting ready to go right not actually. Yes our weather here is quite different than Australia! I hope you and your family had a great Christmas and a safe New Year!
I love you video really inspiring I’m 9 weeks on my right hip 3 weeks on my left no pain came home alone both surgery I had the best surgeon in the world
Steven, don't be bummed! you've got to remember all your tendons and ligaments, and muscles have to get used to moving freely again after a long 16 weeks of being deconditioned. So, I think maybe reframe "what you have at 16 weeks is what you're going to have" a little bit. Not a PT, but I think he likely means what you have mobility-wise is what you'll have, not so much what you have strength, endurance, etc. Your heart, lungs, muscles all have to recondition for running! You've got it! And something that has helped me over time coming back from either injury or just long spans of not running, don't compare current self with pre-injury self-that's always going to be demoralizing in the early days. Just say "Look how much I have improved from run 1 post-op to run 7 post-op!" Chin up and Happy New Year!
Yeah the PT definitely meant by 16 weeks it’s totally healed, but wasn’t speaking about my strength or endurance. I know it’s a long process but wanted to always share the honest moments with you all. Thanks for the support!
Appreciate the 16 week update and sharing how you feel on a weekly basis. I'm 4 weeks post op today and going through the frustration of not being able to do the things I would like to do. I'm currently icing and elevating after a .6 mile walk, which is killing me! You are younger and healthier than I am, so hearing you share some of your frustrations helps me go forward. This is a long journey back to health and I wish you the best going forward!
Hey Steven, love the journey. I am 44 and 2 weeks post op from a right hip replacement from an impingement. Great insight and feel like I am right on course. Been out walking daily here in Houston Texas. Thanks again for sharing!! 1% better every day!!
The algorithm delivered you to me about a month ago and I *so* appreciate your videos. My left THR is in a few days and it’s so valuable to see your journey and where you are today. I’ve gone back and watched weeks 1-3 and now they make much more sense having gone through all of my own testing and prep. Thank you so much for all your efforts - you’re a great guide!
I've been following your journey, as I go in for Left Hip Replacement Jan 17th. Super helpful! Thank you for sharing! I'm scared to death, bc I am 53 and not nearly in the shape you were in before your surgery. My goal is to be able to walk again without pain and without it giving out. Also, you have also inspired me to create my own UA-cam hip replacement journey! So thank you!
Hey Steven, Your positive attitude is truly impressive. I find it fascinating to see you running up a snow-covered mountain after undergoing such a major surgery. I think I would have been far too afraid of falling and breaking something again. It’s amazing how you’re fighting your way forward, and it’s so wonderful to see you so cheerful while doing it. I’m sending you all the best wishes for your continued recovery from here and hope that you’ll soon be back to full strength, just as you wish for yourself. Warm regards from Germany! Bye!
Good to see you getting after it, coach :) Last time I hiked an icy trail like that in January, I ate s*** and sprained my wrist, even with microspikes. Happy New Year!
Thanks very much for this. I am at 8 weeks and hip feels great but other joints (opposite knee and same side ankle) are reminding me that all my joints are a bit creaky and these limit what I can do, not the hip. As they say, we are all different. Great to see you jogging again. I hope to be doing that soon. You live in a beautiful area, and I appreciate the winter scenery.
I remember being able to start running again after ankle surgery. Started with 1 minute running then 3 minutes walking and repeat 4 times. That seemed to work. Then I would increase the minutes running by 1-2 minutes every few days. I’m also a physical therapist and found it to work well. Remember the first few running steps. Had the hugest smile on my face. Good luck and ask your PT on a return to run program. It really helps if you start out very slow. Good luck.
Thanks for the update. I'm sure that what you've got at 16 weeks is what you're going to have doesn't mean you can't further improve your mobility, flexibility, strength, and fitness! I'm sure you will bring us along as you improve all those things! Have a great 2025!🎉
Hey Steven. It is great to see you running again. I myself run first time after week 9 and the feeling of being able to run was truly overwhelming! Sadly, after week 10, I pulled my muscles while playing soccer in goal and had to stop for a week to recover. Luckily, we got snow for xmas and on Week 12 I did alpine downhill skiing for 3.5 hours. Surprisingly it was easy, very stable and secure. My operated side performes better than the other, a natural one. It feels like a miracle to be honest. No problems other than expected loss of stamina. Soccer requires lots of sharp sideways movement and so far so good. I am obviously nowhere near to where I want to be but the improvement is steady and constant. I am still not sure how this is going to impact my soccer skills though. I am looking forward for more videos of your progress and success
Thank you for sharing your journey. I have pre-op appointments tomorrow and I’m scheduled for a full hip replacement January 16th. After two years of pain I am really looking forward to getting this done…
Man I am glad to see you out and about! I also saw on one of your videos that you did the Yamacraw in Stern KY? I bet we crossed paths and didn't even know it. I am waiting on Jan 7th for the lottery for Leadville!
Thanks for this, really helpful to see what’s possible and the ups and downs, I had a THR 8 weeks ago after a fall on my bike and it’s going well but sometimes difficult, tiring and frustratingly slow, take it easy and enjoy your recovery, Happy New Year! 🎉
Aloha Steven. Glad to hear that your recovery is coming along. I made week 14 today, 12/31/24, and I’m doing pretty good. I too felt some pain in the groin area after doing some weight training and stretching. I’m hoping that I didn’t mess anything up. I’ll be going to my surgeon‘a PA this Friday so hopefully everything checks out. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Happy New Year!
Still to be determined. I know I want to run again and be able to run in the mountains. Will I run an ultra marathon again? I truly do not know. I definitely will be doing more cross training like cycling and the elliptical and reduce overall running. I know I do want to run another 100 mile race at some point as I really love 100 mile races, but when or if that will happen I don't know. I know lots of running will reduce the lifespan of the hip. Hopefully more cross training and less running will help that.
I’m currently 13 days post op and watching your stuff pretty closely. (I’m 14? Weeks behind you). I have another friend who has been through this that told me not to run till I was closer to 9 months out (Something about micro fractures) I’m guessing that was not what you were told. Just trying to figure out the huge discrepancy in time. Any idea?
Nope. I was told to expect 5-6 months back to sport, meaning training like I want to. I am not 4 months post op with no restrictions except to listen to my body. Some surgeons have different protocols.
@@UltraTrailSteven Hopefully my PT can help clarify tomorrow! Thanks for all the deep sharing. It's really helped me keep things in perspective (and I'm sure it will continue to do so)
Btw, your PT isn’t correct. The stronger you get the better the hip feels! I’m almost 7mths post op. I’ve continuous gotten better each month! I do CrossFit for exercise and I feel great compared to 4 mths post op.
That's great to hear! I think what the PT means is it is fully healed by 16 weeks. Yes, strength training will definitely help. I am working on it in the gym too. Glad to hear you are doing great!
@@UltraTrailSteven Hi I wish you good luck moving forward. Personally I hope from a mental standpoint you don’t let PT put limits on what you will be able to do in the future. They have experience but no crystal ball. Take care. I’m 9 weeks on my left hip and rehabbing the left and prehabbing the right which will be replaced at the end of January beginning of February.
Hey brother. Following your journey. 63M with LTHR Nov 20th. I’m at six weeks today. If somehow you can never get back to running like you did, I would encourage you to find new ways to enjoy your physical life. Hiking, skiing, low impact martial arts, kayaking, mountain biking. Find something that fits into your groove but doesn’t hurt your hip. Remember, it can take a year to heal. 16 weeks is a good benchmark, but it doesn’t mean that someday you can’t go beyond what you can do at that point. However, if not, find another way to play. PS - Colo Sprngs resident 1997-2000 working in Cheyenne Mountain. Retired Navy captain. Thank you for your service. 🫡
Yeah I really enjoy just being in the mountains. Running, hiking, snowshoeing, whatever. Just get me high in the mountains and I am happy! So I am not dead set on forcing running. Gonna listen to my body for sure. Thank you for your service to brother!
@@UltraTrailSteven thank you! I had to give up full contact kickboxing. Can’t take impact to my hip anymore. So I’m looking forward to hiking with my wife and going on cool cruise excursions like you’ll get to do next summer. Hooyah! Or for you Army types, Hooah! 🇺🇸
Hi Steven , really pleased that things are still improving for you….although with a few set backs. I’m at 12 weeks today , Dec 31st and still going forward . I did suffer about a week ago after pushing too hard on 8 km walk with steep hills and feeling very average for a few days with thigh and hip pain. Today I’d just done a 5km walk with the dogs and all was fine.
It’s amazing seeing your landscapes and appreciating the difference to here in Brisbane , Australia. It’s 28 degrees Celsius today and raining. Very different to your temperature and snow.
The post surgery journey is certainly variable but I keep pushing through. I train everyday in our gym and I’m back doing resistance training and lifting heavier weights gradually and cautiously. Getting strength back is a priority for me.
I just wanted to let you know how much I sincerely appreciate your information videos and your openness . It is very refreshing and supportive as I go through my journey.
I hope you and your family have had a great Xmas and are looking forward to a positive 2025. We certainly are hoping for good things ahead.
Take care…..Bob
Thank you so much, Bob! I too am a big believer in strength training. I go to the gym 2-3 days per week. Getting ready to go right not actually. Yes our weather here is quite different than Australia! I hope you and your family had a great Christmas and a safe New Year!
I love you video really inspiring I’m 9 weeks on my right hip 3 weeks on my left no pain came home alone both surgery I had the best surgeon in the world
Glad to hear you are doing well!
@ thank you so much
Great to see you running again rehab sucks but you’re getting there. It’s a ultra marathon 🏃
Thanks! Definitely have to focus on the long game.
Great content. What a journey we’re all on; highs and lows but you’ll get there :) And you’ve been running- woohoo!
Yep it’s a long journey!
Steven, don't be bummed! you've got to remember all your tendons and ligaments, and muscles have to get used to moving freely again after a long 16 weeks of being deconditioned. So, I think maybe reframe "what you have at 16 weeks is what you're going to have" a little bit. Not a PT, but I think he likely means what you have mobility-wise is what you'll have, not so much what you have strength, endurance, etc. Your heart, lungs, muscles all have to recondition for running! You've got it! And something that has helped me over time coming back from either injury or just long spans of not running, don't compare current self with pre-injury self-that's always going to be demoralizing in the early days. Just say "Look how much I have improved from run 1 post-op to run 7 post-op!" Chin up and Happy New Year!
Yeah the PT definitely meant by 16 weeks it’s totally healed, but wasn’t speaking about my strength or endurance. I know it’s a long process but wanted to always share the honest moments with you all. Thanks for the support!
Appreciate the 16 week update and sharing how you feel on a weekly basis. I'm 4 weeks post op today and going through the frustration of not being able to do the things I would like to do. I'm currently icing and elevating after a .6 mile walk, which is killing me! You are younger and healthier than I am, so hearing you share some of your frustrations helps me go forward. This is a long journey back to health and I wish you the best going forward!
Thanks! I wish you a speedy recovery!
Hey Steven, love the journey. I am 44 and 2 weeks post op from a right hip replacement from an impingement. Great insight and feel like I am right on course. Been out walking daily here in Houston Texas. Thanks again for sharing!! 1% better every day!!
So glad the videos are helpful and to hear you are doing well! That's right; small improvements daily!
@ once you get back to running I hope you run into a couple buddies of mine from back in WV and Pa, Brad Wingler and Adam Casseday.
Happy to see you healing up and getting stronger. I'm sure it's felt like a LONG journey, but you've made great progress and still inspire all of us!
Thanks, Chad!
43 male here. Pretty active. Have had my total hip replacement for 3 yrs. Following your journey 🎉
Glad you are doing well!
The algorithm delivered you to me about a month ago and I *so* appreciate your videos. My left THR is in a few days and it’s so valuable to see your journey and where you are today. I’ve gone back and watched weeks 1-3 and now they make much more sense having gone through all of my own testing and prep. Thank you so much for all your efforts - you’re a great guide!
I am so glad to hear these videos have been helpful! I hope your surgery goes well and your recovery is smooth!
Congratulations Steven
Glad to you are progressing in your recovery
Thank you!
I've been following your journey, as I go in for Left Hip Replacement Jan 17th. Super helpful! Thank you for sharing! I'm scared to death, bc I am 53 and not nearly in the shape you were in before your surgery. My goal is to be able to walk again without pain and without it giving out. Also, you have also inspired me to create my own UA-cam hip replacement journey! So thank you!
I hope your surgery goes smoothly and your recovery even better! You can do it !
Hey Steven,
Your positive attitude is truly impressive. I find it fascinating to see you running up a snow-covered mountain after undergoing such a major surgery. I think I would have been far too afraid of falling and breaking something again. It’s amazing how you’re fighting your way forward, and it’s so wonderful to see you so cheerful while doing it.
I’m sending you all the best wishes for your continued recovery from here and hope that you’ll soon be back to full strength, just as you wish for yourself.
Warm regards from Germany!
Bye!
Thank you so much, Franz! I hope you have a great New Year in Germany!
@ Thank you! All the best for you and your family in 2025!!
All the best with the recovery.
If and when you’re up to it, some low weight rucking on walks will help to get strength and endurance back up.
Thanks
Good to see you getting after it, coach :) Last time I hiked an icy trail like that in January, I ate s*** and sprained my wrist, even with microspikes. Happy New Year!
Oh that’s no good! Luckily we didn’t have any issues. Happy New Year to you!
Nice job Steven. Glad to see you're recovering. Enjoy your channel and look forward to meeting you on the trail someday.
Thanks! Hopefully one day
Thanks very much for this. I am at 8 weeks and hip feels great but other joints (opposite knee and same side ankle) are reminding me that all my joints are a bit creaky and these limit what I can do, not the hip. As they say, we are all different.
Great to see you jogging again. I hope to be doing that soon.
You live in a beautiful area, and I appreciate the winter scenery.
Thanks. I hope your recovery continues to go smoothly!
I remember being able to start running again after ankle surgery. Started with 1 minute running then 3 minutes walking and repeat 4 times. That seemed to work. Then I would increase the minutes running by 1-2 minutes every few days. I’m also a physical therapist and found it to work well. Remember the first few running steps. Had the hugest smile on my face. Good luck and ask your PT on a return to run program. It really helps if you start out very slow. Good luck.
Thanks!
Thanks for the update. I'm sure that what you've got at 16 weeks is what you're going to have doesn't mean you can't further improve your mobility, flexibility, strength, and fitness! I'm sure you will bring us along as you improve all those things! Have a great 2025!🎉
Yeah he just meant at 16 weeks it’s fully healed. Of course I can continue to improve my mobility and strength. Thanks and happy new year.
Happy to hear you’re back at it! Beautiful hikes and rides 😊😮
Thanks so much!
Hey Steven. It is great to see you running again. I myself run first time after week 9 and the feeling of being able to run was truly overwhelming! Sadly, after week 10, I pulled my muscles while playing soccer in goal and had to stop for a week to recover. Luckily, we got snow for xmas and on Week 12 I did alpine downhill skiing for 3.5 hours. Surprisingly it was easy, very stable and secure. My operated side performes better than the other, a natural one. It feels like a miracle to be honest. No problems other than expected loss of stamina.
Soccer requires lots of sharp sideways movement and so far so good. I am obviously nowhere near to where I want to be but the improvement is steady and constant. I am still not sure how this is going to impact my soccer skills though.
I am looking forward for more videos of your progress and success
Glad to hear your recovery is going so well !
Looks like you'll be fit for when the weather gets nice.
I hope! Although I really love winter running here.
Thank you for sharing your journey. I have pre-op appointments tomorrow and I’m scheduled for a full hip replacement January 16th. After two years of pain I am really looking forward to getting this done…
Wishing the best for you!
Man I am glad to see you out and about! I also saw on one of your videos that you did the Yamacraw in Stern KY? I bet we crossed paths and didn't even know it. I am waiting on Jan 7th for the lottery for Leadville!
Thanks! Yes, I ran the Yamacraw 50km in 2021. Great race! Good luck in the lotto!
Thanks for this, really helpful to see what’s possible and the ups and downs, I had a THR 8 weeks ago after a fall on my bike and it’s going well but sometimes difficult, tiring and frustratingly slow, take it easy and enjoy your recovery, Happy New Year! 🎉
So glad these videos are helpful! I hope your recovery goes well and you have a safe and happy New Year!
congrats!
Thanks!
Aloha Steven. Glad to hear that your recovery is coming along. I made week 14 today, 12/31/24, and I’m doing pretty good. I too felt some pain in the groin area after doing some weight training and stretching. I’m hoping that I didn’t mess anything up. I’ll be going to my surgeon‘a PA this Friday so hopefully everything checks out. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Happy New Year!
Thanks and Happy New Year to you! I hope you’re doing well!
I hope you run ultras again bro. Much love and prayers .
I do have one question,
what got you injured?
The labrum was likely initially damaged from running, but the replacement was due to the dysplasia which was genetic.
@UltraTrailSteven Man, i hope you heal back into running condition. This aint over.
What are your long-term running goals? Any concerns with wearing out your replaced hip?
Still to be determined. I know I want to run again and be able to run in the mountains. Will I run an ultra marathon again? I truly do not know. I definitely will be doing more cross training like cycling and the elliptical and reduce overall running. I know I do want to run another 100 mile race at some point as I really love 100 mile races, but when or if that will happen I don't know.
I know lots of running will reduce the lifespan of the hip. Hopefully more cross training and less running will help that.
When you say "a little sore in the hip" is that just muscle from weakness or is it actual joint pain?
Pretty sure it was just fatigue in the pubofemoral ligament.
I’m currently 13 days post op and watching your stuff pretty closely. (I’m 14? Weeks behind you). I have another friend who has been through this that told me not to run till I was closer to 9 months out (Something about micro fractures) I’m guessing that was not what you were told. Just trying to figure out the huge discrepancy in time. Any idea?
Nope. I was told to expect 5-6 months back to sport, meaning training like I want to. I am not 4 months post op with no restrictions except to listen to my body. Some surgeons have different protocols.
@@UltraTrailSteven Hopefully my PT can help clarify tomorrow! Thanks for all the deep sharing. It's really helped me keep things in perspective (and I'm sure it will continue to do so)
So interesting! You are allowed to run ultra marathons but aren’t supposed to do box jumps ever?
HA yeah that is interesting isn't it. I am think it has more to do with the very quick jump/raising of the knee to sometimes greater than 90º
Btw, your PT isn’t correct. The stronger you get the better the hip feels! I’m almost 7mths post op. I’ve continuous gotten better each month! I do CrossFit for exercise and I feel great compared to 4 mths post op.
That's great to hear! I think what the PT means is it is fully healed by 16 weeks. Yes, strength training will definitely help. I am working on it in the gym too. Glad to hear you are doing great!
@@UltraTrailSteven
Hi I wish you good luck moving forward. Personally I hope from a mental standpoint you don’t let PT put limits on what you will be able to do in the future. They have experience but no crystal ball. Take care. I’m 9 weeks on my left hip and rehabbing the left and prehabbing the right which will be replaced at the end of January beginning of February.
Hey brother. Following your journey. 63M with LTHR Nov 20th. I’m at six weeks today.
If somehow you can never get back to running like you did, I would encourage you to find new ways to enjoy your physical life. Hiking, skiing, low impact martial arts, kayaking, mountain biking. Find something that fits into your groove but doesn’t hurt your hip. Remember, it can take a year to heal. 16 weeks is a good benchmark, but it doesn’t mean that someday you can’t go beyond what you can do at that point. However, if not, find another way to play.
PS - Colo Sprngs resident 1997-2000 working in Cheyenne Mountain. Retired Navy captain. Thank you for your service. 🫡
Yeah I really enjoy just being in the mountains. Running, hiking, snowshoeing, whatever. Just get me high in the mountains and I am happy! So I am not dead set on forcing running. Gonna listen to my body for sure.
Thank you for your service to brother!
And good luck to you in your recovery!
@@UltraTrailSteven thank you! I had to give up full contact kickboxing. Can’t take impact to my hip anymore. So I’m looking forward to hiking with my wife and going on cool cruise excursions like you’ll get to do next summer. Hooyah! Or for you Army types, Hooah! 🇺🇸
@@OldNavyGuy we love going on cruises and traveling too.