I haven't slept for 8 years.

[dede62]

Jeff, so glad you found Bonesmart and are making lots of hippy friends here and at the HSS. Folks just don't get it unless they've been or going through it. Your sense of humor is off the chart, and for someone that's been in pain for so long, that alone is amazing!!

Based on the energy you project, you'll do great through this process, as long as you can reign yourself in at times. You'll hear lots of folks remind you that it's a marathon, not a sprint. The way to make it through, is to listen to your body, take your meds on time, don't try and come off your meds before your body is ready (i.e. don't get fooled by that "one good day"), follow your precautions, and take it one day at a time. Know that you will have ups and downs throughout your recovery, but with your positive spirit and great support system , you'll come through with flying colors.

Now that you've made the decision that "enough is enough", the waiting will be the hardest part. Everyone hear at Bonesmart will be by your side to get you through the emotional rollercoaster that you're on. We'll make sure you get to your destination safe and sound!!

 

[Was_86]

Jeff,

You will be fine. I had AVN for a while. My right one started acting up less than 3 months prior to my surgery. I had problem with my hip giving up on me for no reason. Sleeping at night was a challenge. After consulting with two surgeon and speaking to others online. I went through with my surgery. No groin pain. Hip moves so much better now. My home therapy was too easy. But warning you outpatient therapy takes energy out of your body. Please let me know which approach your having your surgery done. You're a strong man. You will do fine, just ask your doctor regarding any limitation you have after surgery. Ice and elevate from day one. This site is wonderful, I had couple of breakdown knowing I am not alone helped me with my recovery. You're in good hands. Trust me very soon you will enjoy the meaning of a good sleep.

 

[toohip]

Hi @2 for Jeff - Glad everything went so well at HSS. Yes, everyone there is extremely helpful and so nice!! To me, the hospital seemed so organized and well-run. But traffic in NY stinks!! It used to take me about an hour to get into NYC, now I need to plan on 2 hour drive and if I don't his traffic/construction, I thank the road G-ds above! LOL!

 

[bsilvers]

@2 for Jeff ,
Yeah, the doctor I went with does bilateral replacements that meet the criteria. You can read my post op thread that goes over how active I was post surgery. Now I don't shy away from doing anything however there are a few things I won't do regardless of my hip replacements and that includes, bungee jumping, jumping out of a perfectly good plane (skydiving), roller coasters... I have been in the martial arts since I was 18 and for the last 14 years I have been training Brazilian JiuJitsu and I go upwards to 5 times a week. Plus I walk and run with my dogs so I'm very active.

I forgot to ask you, has your OS told you what type of replacement he selected for you?

 

[2 for Jeff]

Does anyone know about SuperPath surgery ? @jillhq has tons of questions


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[2 for Jeff]

@bsilvers I feel like such a couch potato compared to you and some of the other members here. And I'm a busy guy, barely getting any sleep. But you guys and gals are super athletes. I use to be nervous about getting back to my job, which is very physically demanding. Heck I don't even sit down on my 12 hour shift. I don't even eat my lunch or just forget to do so. I thought I might have to change careers after 29 years on the job. But you know what?????????
I'llll Beee Baaahackkkk !!!!!
I feel the least informed about what approach and what implants I will be getting but my OS answers all of my questions within a day or two via email. He really stays connected with his patients. I sent him a handful of questions that my family wanted to ask him. I'm talking about you guys.... My BoneSmart Family
A tough group of people who only want the best for their FAMILY


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[MarkK]

Jeff,

You asked about SuperPath --- I don't know much about it, others here do -- but I believe you will get the type of THR which your surgeon does. Here is what I mean: My surgeon seems to only do Anterior. He believes in it, he is very very good at it, he has had great results with it. My friend had a surgeon at HSS who did Posterior. I believe that he chose this because my friend is your size (large). But maybe that surgeon only does Posterior. From what I've read, Anterior has less restrictions initially than Posterior, but both work great in the long run. When I say 'less' I mean that my surgery had no restrictions. I know that Posterior does have restrictions for a while.

Do you know which type of surgery your surgeon does? And what they plan for you? And before you ask about which implant they might use, again that is chosen by the doctors. I did not even know which type my doctor used on my THRs until I casually asked after my 2nd hip 6 week checkup. (He used ceramic/plastic). All the modern implants last a very long time, like decades. So you pick the doctor, they do the surgery they are comfortable doing on you, they pick the implant, and your life changes.

Mark

 

[2 for Jeff]

@MarkK Hey Mark, FaagetAbout it !!
Jersey Strong Baby !!! Heck even my dad was born and raised in New Jersey in 1927.
Hey good for you man, playing golf already. You gat to be kidding me. Already???
20 years older than me is nothing Mark. All of my friends are in their 60's I'm the baby of the bunch. Don't forget I started at my job back in 1985 as a young 18 year old whipper snapper, and all of my coworkers (friends) were then in there 40's then.
So yeah, 25 years ago I went out and spent $1,500 on golf lessons and use to play once a week in the mornings after work. I played High Mountain, SpookRock, hell I even played on a Private IBM corse in Poughkeepsie NY. Not that I was a great golfer but it was so relaxing out there. 5 hours in all that wide open space, relaxing with your friends. My total de-stresser back then. I gave my clubs away 10 years ago. I'd love to just go to the range again and see what I can do. It's been a while though.
Anyway thanks for sharing your story with me, and I will read your threads soon.


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[2 for Jeff]

@Was_86 thanks... And your right about not being alone here. If members were allowed they would probably come in the hospital and make sure you were getting your meds. A lot of wisdom here


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[2 for Jeff]

@dede62 thanks for your support. That's cool, your Birthday is just one day before mine. I'm the 29th of June.
Anyway, I have been doing lots of reading here but I don't Think I will have digested all the information that's here for the taking in just 3 weeks. But by the time I go back 2nd time around in February I should be a pro.


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[2 for Jeff]

@MarkK So what are you telling me Mark? I should hold on to my membership at Golds gym?
Wifey wanted me to cancel it last year, but I keep holding on


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[2 for Jeff]

To all, I'm taking a vacation day tomorrow to take my little girl Trick or Treating on Halloween. I guess I'll dress like a zombie. I got the walk down to a science.
(Big fan of the Walking Dead)


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[CanukTriMom]

@2 for Jeff

I think you will make an excellent zombie....use that limp baby! See it does come in useful now and then!

Thanks so much for all your kind words on my thread...what doesn't kill us definitely makes us stronger!

Cheryl

 

[2 for Jeff]

To all who wanted to know what procedure I will be having soon. These are my OS's own words.

"In terms of surgical exposure I do something called a minimally invasive posterolateral approach. The splits between muscles in the back of the hip joint. We have found that to be reliable, safe, and a good way to speed up your recovery. I use computerize guides in the operating room to ensure that all the implants are putting in optimal position.

In terms of implants, I will be using implants made by Smith and Nephew. The bearing surface, which is what people are talking about when they talk about materials, will be cross-link polyethylene (very hard plastic) for the socket, and a material called Oxinium for the femoral head. This combination of materials has showed the lowest revision rate of any materials that 10 years.

I do try to take everything into account. Your size, your activity level, your age, and the fact that you are a man all affect my decisions."

For those of you who are not familiar with my OS his name is Dr. David Mayman from Canada. He practices at the Hospital for Special Services in New York. If you've seen some of those tv commercial, he's responsible for getting people back to doing the things they love, no matter how active you. My wife and I think he's definitely the guy for me.
I hope that answered some of your questions. @MarkK it sound like I might have the same OS as your golfing buddy.



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[CanukTriMom]

@2 for Jeff

Jeff

Well if he is from Canada.....gotta be a great surgeon. When you see him again ask him if he knows my surgeon, Dr. Paul Beaule...my guy is an arrogant kinda guy but great surgeon who has done around 700 replacements via the anterior method and I just wanted the best not to marry him!

 

[alexthecat]

You're having the same implant and surgical approach that I had. I'm 4.5 years out from THR and so far, so good. I wish you all the best with it.

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[zauberflöte]

Lol I have a Smith and Wesson, er, Nephew too! "shooting from the hip"!! :lol: :lol:


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[CanukTriMom]

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[toohip]

Hi @2 for Jeff - I also had that approach, although different hip manufacturer and materials...mine is a ceramic ball...my OS also took personal info into account (age, female, size, etc). All good though!! PS I love their commercials!! Have fun tomorrow!! Just think next Halloween, you'll be able to trick/treat all over town with your little girl and no hip pain, you'll be so happy.
Also, what was that EOS xray that the hospital did?

 

[Was_86]

You will be fine. HSS is one of the best hospital in the world. Their surgeon are top notch. I wanted a surgeon from that hospital to do my surgery unfortunately he doesn't take any insurance. Top notch with high client patients lol. Anyway I ended up with a wonderful surgeon at NYU. I see him next month on the 18th. I am going to give him the biggest hug one probably can give. Simply a wonderful man. I am 28. I had two pages of questions that needed to be answered and he answered everything. I am a yogaholic and I couldn't give that up. 3 months and I am back on that mat.

In regards to cancelling your gym. I wouldn't. Once you start outpatient therapy probably in 2 weeks from your surgery. They will ask you to do all the exercises at home. Getting on a bike after surgery is encouraged. It's getting cold outside, probably can't walk outside for that long. You will most probably be allowed to work your upper body out with zero restrictions after 3rd week. Relax, only advice I am going to give is workout your thighs. They take a beating during the surgery. The strong the muscles are the quicker it heals. Again, email your surgeon with any questions you have. Do your research as much as possible. Will follow your thread on the other side