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My sincere appologies to everyone for not being more active on these forums.

But it is better to do it late, than never again!

For those who don't know, i had a Total Left Hip Replacement in April of 2008 at the age of 19, I am 20 now (Birthday is in march :D).

This update is for the best, because this is the greatest i have felt for over 5 years since my Hip problems arose.

I am working a Physical demanding job, as a pipefitter in Fort macmurray right now, i am on my legs 14 hours of the day, 15 days straight...Strenious work...But i am doing it flawlessly, without pain or repercussion. I have been doing this for 4 months now.

I am also bask to basketball, in full form (Besides being out of shape! (Damn smoking) 4 weeks ago, was the first REAL game i have played in 5 years (By real i mean Actual refs, it is a Men's leauge game for my City Leauge) That game, i was able to Sprint...for the first time in forever, it was amazing...I cannot describe the feeling, truely undescribable.

I constantly go for checkups, to make sure i am not damaging my Hip further, and i am not...I am treating it hard, but i am treating it smart. I listened to so many people telling me what i could never do again, without realizing that it was my decision in the end, and i will never look back on it.

Like i said last time, i will try my best to stay active on this forum, I love hearing the stories from other people, and i enjoy helping out whoever i can. And i thank all of the people who helped me out when i first was on this site. I know for a fact this site helped tremendously in my recovery, and i cannot express my feelings enough for the people who did help.

One last remark, I have not been through hell, like many people with many other Medical issues. But i have glimpst the outskirts at my young age, and i have found the strength...From everyone who helped me in real life, and over these forum...That pushed me like a Tornado to be stronger than i ever thought possible....And now i am presevering over all the obstacles that were in my way at the beginning, and now...needless to say...Everyday is brighter than the last...And it is only going to get better. This is my mentality, and i hope if only one other person connects with it, and uses it...It will help you.

Thanks alot,

Tyler.
 
Tyler, you are a star for sure! What a stirling example. It would be great to have you regularly on the forum offering support and encouragement to other newbies who come in scared, confused and in pain. But don't let it interfere with your real life. It's really great to know you've returned to it with such enthusiasm.
 
Way to go, Tyler!!! Your story will inspire a lot of folks here who come looking for support. How smart of you to listen to (and be true to) yourself. It looks like you are in a great place in your life now. All the best to you!!!
 
Sounds like you're really back to full force! Congratulations! You're giving me hope for sure.

I'm now 3.5 months out and feel like I'm finally starting to make some more headway today. Got the greenlight to go the the rock climbing gym from my doc. Initially, it felt horrible and depressing. Even though my ROM was better, I was weak and couldn't really use the extra range very well. What a difference two weeks makes! I'm sure I still look like a rank amateur, but it's a lot better already. I guess when you haven't been able to sit cross-legged since you were a teenager, it takes a while to get it back. . .

Your story inspires!
 
Great story Tyler. makes me want to practice my 3 point shot. Soooo ... how about completing the picture and giving up smoking?
 
Definitely!!!! )Oi think you feel good now, Tyler!!!!!Wait til you can BREATHE better and taste food! Plus the girls will thank you!
 
Way to go, Tyler. BTW, I was up your way doing a story on the oil sands in northern Edmonton, even toured the facilities at Fort McMurray. Talk about COLD, that's not the north pole, but I think you might be able to see Santa's workshop from there...
 
Tyler, great news to hear how well you are doing, well done. Stay warm up there. A friend of mine has a daughter there, she drives one of those huge machines!!

UT Dave, you also sound as if you are doing well. The weeks do always make a lot of difference. Keep up the good work and pain will soon be a distant memory....Sue
 
Thanks for the reply guys,

To keep everyone updated...My basketball game is coming into it's own...Once again, i feel like i am 15 again, before my Hip problems started limiting me to nothing.

I have left my current job at Fort Mac, and am now going to be attending University next year to Major in Psychology, and hopefully one day get my Master's.....Maybe even a PhD, depending on how attaining my Master's goes.

I figure if i am lucky enough as it is to even be walking once again, i already put amazing strain on the hip playing basketball...No need to increase strain further doing a insane phsyically demanding job. So i decided i would take my doctors advice and attain a job that requires more Brain then Strength.

By the way, it took nearly a year now since i had my hip replacement (April 2008), but i am finnally able to do a full basketball game with no Post pain in my hip. It actually is astonishing to not feel pain in that area after 40 minutes of hard running / jumping and pressure. I just pray this will show people that limitations are only what you, yourself set...And if you go a little out of the box of boundries you will never be able to apprehend what you as a person can accomplish.
 
Awesome, Tyler! Your story is one that needs to be told as you continue through life to give others hope and confidence in this surgery. Check in now and then if you can. I am so very happy for you!!!!
 
Hi tyler i am happy to hear your doing great i am glad u took your doc advice u r brave to be playing basket ball what type of implant did u get to being able to play a demanding sport ,with all the turns n twisting involve n jumping n running.I am 30 n hoping i can get back to dancing the latin beats with all the hip movements i hope i dont have to give up dancing like i did baseball i am 2 mons post op hoping for success like everyone else. thanks for this forum.
 
Welcome to BoneSmart, tbes. Great to have you with us.
 
tbes said:
Hi tyler i am happy to hear your doing great i am glad u took your doc advice u r brave to be playing basket ball what type of implant did u get to being able to play a demanding sport ,with all the turns n twisting involve n jumping n running.I am 30 n hoping i can get back to dancing the latin beats with all the hip movements i hope i dont have to give up dancing like i did baseball i am 2 mons post op hoping for success like everyone else. thanks for this forum.
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I had a metal ball on rubber implant, they used a somewhat newer rubber that has only been in circulation for 8 years i think.

I give most of the credit to my surgeon, who did a flawless surgery.

Being only 2 months post op, i would hold back on doing much yet, since if you got a Metal ball, it takes roughly 3-4 months for the bone to fully grow into the Metal. Focus on strong physiotherapy with a physiotherapist who has worked with someone whom has had a hip replacement at a younger age. (30 is still young). What is most effected after a replacement is your Hamstrings and Quadriceps, which will be very weak, a good physiotherapist will use the majority of the time to stretch out and work on your Hams/Quads. Tell your physiotherapist your goal for the future is to Dance again, and he will tell you his opinion, and it will likely be what you want to hear. a Devoted physiotherapist will work as hard as you will to get you to your goal.

The pain in my hip, was still there for about 8-9 months post surgery, but i started playing basketball again at about 4 months postOp. Now it has been about 10 months, and the pain is non existant, i can play a full game...Mass minutes and after the game, i do not feel pain in my hip.

Weight has a lot to do with the recovery as well, it is a lot harder on a bigger person to have the recovery i had, because the Stress factor on the hip comes into play, i am 6'3" 170 lbs. If i was hypothetically 200+ LBS, i would not be doing what i am doing..Because it is much to risky on the replacement.

A new hip in a way, is like a new chance at doing what you love to do, and with passion and strength, there is Nothing you cannot accomplish.

Start slow, be strong and set goals.

I hope the best for you, and i pray to god that you will be able to persue your passion for dancing, keep me update, keep the forum updated, and enjoy your time here...This place is amazing, and has helped me through alot of issues that i could not have done on my own.

Welcome to the forum! I hope this helps.

This was something i did i think about 3-4 months Post op, my opinions on dealing with Recovery time, and different insight on how my opinion of the Hip replacement was/is:

https://bonesmart.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1356
 
tbes
WElcome to the best forum anywhere. I am 51 and had my hip replaced in June. My doc told me Icould return to anything I wanted, unless of course I was a runner. I just looked at him and said bingo.

I just had knee surgey followed by back surgery so the not running is ok right now.
But once recovered enough from the hip surgery I did return to my mountains and achieved a goal of getting to the top of my favorite mountain 3 times before the next round of middle age tune ups.

The new hip is awesome. It was 3 months when all my restrictions were lifted and I just never stopped. I'm hoping it will be the same with you and you will be dancing away before you know it.
Judy
 
Umm - rubber implant, Young Guy? Never heard of that!
 
Welcome, tbes! Your surgeon should be your ultimate advisor, but I would think that latin dancing won't be a problem at all! There are professional golfers who have had hip replacements & are back on the course with no problems--think how much twisting of the hips is involved in that game! So, if your doc says OK, I'd start practicing swiveling your new hip as soon as you feel up to it!
 
Bet you'll be swiveling those hips before you know it, Tbes,,Welcome to Bonesmart,
 
Hi tyler,pr gal, Ms josephine,sewell and everyone on this forum thanks for your feedback.This forum has given me hope .I had surgery on 3-19-08 for a badly broken femoral neck and greater throcanter had plate n 4 screws an a thick longer screw in the femoral head it was a very bad car accident,after 5 months really bad pain every day went to doc an he said i had avn the head was dying rapidly ,had thr 11-08 2 days after pt had me up walking and i felt like the head was slipping out pt and doc said it was my mind playing tricks on me.I was initially getting a hemi but i woke up with a full thr,two weeks after standing brushing my teeth hip came out an went back in it wasnt painful but it happen again about 30 mins after i went to emroom they tried putting it back in but i did\nt work so they put me to sleep when i woke up i was in pain i mean pain it was in but not stable.I stayed in the hospital for 3 weeks taped up on the bed,had revision in december 08 they were going to change implant from poly to metal on metal but doc just change the liner to certain angle an it feel so secure now and i hope it last 15 or 20 years.Thanks to everyone on this forum thanks.
 
Yikes tbes! Well good luck NOW! Hope things really improve fast for you! Welcome! ;)
 
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