Bilateral hip resurfacing 2 to 7 days after surgery

[abecx]

Wow, this chicks pretty hot.

[diprivanneke]

For a BHR in Belgium, you must go to dr Kloeck in Gent.

[Hipsresurfaced]

Still from Hips Resurfaced: Thanks for all your comments. I hope you'll keep posting - the heardest thing when I was waiting for my hip surgery, was finding 'real-life' feedback from people whi had it done. Life IS beautiful!

[Hipsresurfaced]

Continued: a real heathly diet, with plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, good lean protein, plus multi-vitamin and calcium (bones need to remain strong). Well, just a regular healthy lifestyle.

I found out my hips get weak quickly unless I do the strength exercises regularly - so I do them! And I am still getting a bit stronger, even two years post-op, where I can do full squats more easily. I don't expect to have 'perfect' hips, just functional ones, so I can have fun!

[Hipsresurfaced]

This is an update from me, Catherine, alias 'Hips Resurfaced. My hips are great, functional and I am having a lot of fun using them *wisely* in what I want.

Wisely use my hips means: no high impact sports which would wear them out; regular strengthening exercises in a gym or at home to maintain strength, stability & muscle balance, walking and hiking, lots of Salsa dancing(which I have learned this past year - fun!) ; a really healthy diet, with lots of fruits (continued below)

[glitteringglory]

I love how you laugh throughout all of this. You're a great example to us! I am 34 and my orthopedic says I will need a hip replacement. It's up to me when. I'm seeing how long I can stand the pain. I only have one bad hip-the right hip due to legg perthes in that hip when I was a child.

[jazztrio2008]

I am 27 years old and had a Hip resurfacing done on June 16, 2009. I spent 2 1/2 days in the hospital. when they got me out of bed, I had lots of pain getting out, 24 staples. The reason I had it done because I had very very bad arthritis where I couldn't walk after work, after daily workouts. I am feeling so much better now, feeling more my age. it is now January 2010 and I have my ups and downs, the cold hurts, but not like before.

[Hipsresurfaced]

Hi! Good that you had it done and feel so much better. My tip to you? Keep your hips strong with hip strength exercises and you'll feel better - without pain! Cath

[jazztrio2008]

I been doing lots of walking, the doctor said that is good for the hip. My right Hip is fine, it was my left hip that was resurfaced. I been Massage around where the incision is and now its getting a burning feeling but I guess thats because the blood is just getting back to the surface in that area. i wish i could go back to work but because its so difficult to find work I have been looking for something I can do without screwing up my hip again.

[Hipsresurfaced]

Walking is good, so that's great. But I also discovered through my own hip experience that you ned more than just walking to keep your hip strong and hopefully pain-free: you need to do regularly hip strength & stability exercises. Get professional guidance from a physio or medical exercise specialist so you learn properly what works and what to do. Good luck!

[CheekyRooNo1]

WOW so happy for you honey.

I am due to see a surgeon for either hip resurface or replacement and i am TERRIFIED. But seeing ur video has made it a little better..

Thank you

Roo Patel xxx

[craigeness]

what type of hip resurfacing did you get? do you remember?

[Hipsresurfaced]

I still feel there is deep healing going on, I need to walk daily & do strength exercises faithfully, 3 x a week. My strength is pretty much regained, with a bit of residual weaknesss in abductors - I assessed my hips & leg strength regularly. Movements that require a lot of balance on one leg, or torque at the hips, are still challenging.

New hips are great! I am so lucky and grateful to have been born in these years and with a good health care system.

[yelobone]

Wow!!! nice going..can you give us an update???

[Hipsresurfaced]

Well... Life is good. I am enjoying every minute of my brand new hips, in simple things like going downstairs quickly, and without having to hang on the banister... Like teaching Power Yoga this morning. Like sitting cross-legged on the floor. Like squatting all the way to the floor to pick up something. Like wearing stiletto heels! All these things seemed so impossible just 6 months ago.

[sialele]

As Jon said, you are an inspiration!  I'm having the surgery in a couple of months and now feel great about it. I expect to be up and moving much as you are.

[moviemanmania]

You are very inspirational to those of us who are faced with the same surgery. Thank you for sharing your journey!

jon maxim