Dooder1 Posted January 18, 2009 Share #1 Posted January 18, 2009 Well 22 years of building Aerial and Underground Cable TV Systems has taken a toll on my hips. My left hip is in the worst shape. After seeing 3 Doctors they they came to the conclusion that I need a Birmingham Hip resurfacing, Not quite a full hip replacement. \ They elected to do this instead of a full replacement because they say Im to young. My question is, has anyone on here had this done and how long was the recovery period.\ From what I have read it is 6 to 12 months. Will have it done sometime between March and May. This means the wife and I will be caging to the International Rally which really sucks since its here right in our back yard. Once the hip is healed then will have my foot done which is another 4 to 6 months recovery. Doc says right hip will probably need to be done also in the next 3 years. So looks like my bike might be sitting for a while John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeman Posted January 18, 2009 Share #2 Posted January 18, 2009 Brothers had hip replace doing real good one is 65/ other 72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted January 18, 2009 Share #3 Posted January 18, 2009 I hope you keep us posted how it all goes, as i have been to the surgeon and he is certain I will need the left hip replacement in fairly short order. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted January 18, 2009 Share #4 Posted January 18, 2009 I had a full hip replacement done and 6 weeks later had the full knee replacement. The hip was a piece of cake. 2 weeks and I was driving a car and 3 weeks riding the bike. The knee took alittle longer about 6 weeks and it was fine. I have gotten back into bowling last month and have not had a problem with either one. Just do the PT and all the excerises they tell you to do and you will be fine. Good luck and don't let it get you down. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinderella Posted January 19, 2009 Share #5 Posted January 19, 2009 Good Luck John.........sorry to hear u have to go thru this after all u have already been thru........ Keep us posted on things and we will keep you in our prayers for a fast and full recovery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted January 19, 2009 Share #6 Posted January 19, 2009 Well just do what they tell you and you should be fine. Hope you heal fast. Guess this will give you plenty of time on the site. At least you'll have something to keep you occupied. Let us know how it's going. Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted January 19, 2009 Share #7 Posted January 19, 2009 Sorry to hear this John, I know you have been dealing with leg,hip and foot problems "way" before I met you. I wish you the best during your operation and with your recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbran Posted January 19, 2009 Share #8 Posted January 19, 2009 Can't give you any insight, but we hope everything goes well for you. We will be praying for you and doodet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneck Posted January 19, 2009 Share #9 Posted January 19, 2009 John thats a bummer I hope all goes well and you are out running and jumping soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild hair 39 Posted January 19, 2009 Share #10 Posted January 19, 2009 just a small bump in the road of life,you will do fine,don't park the scot where you can see it for a mo or two:080402gudl_prv: lowell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dooder1 Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share #11 Posted January 19, 2009 Thanks for the well wishes. Doctor just called my surgery date is June 1st unless he has a cancellation before then. So hopefully I will get to go to the St Charles meet and eat. But for sure it looks like I will be caging to the International Rally. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadKill Posted January 19, 2009 Share #12 Posted January 19, 2009 Thanks for the well wishes. Doctor just called my surgery date is June 1st unless he has a cancellation before then. So hopefully I will get to go to the St Charles meet and eat. But for sure it looks like I will be caging to the International Rally. John I will be thinking of you and praying for a speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jeffreyfrog Posted February 9, 2009 Share #13 Posted February 9, 2009 he may also need a dr note if he got it replaced with something that wont make it thru the metal detector at the airport. depending on which hip... ask for the aisle seat that will be on either the left or right side of the plane based on his comfort level. Bimingham Hip Resurface Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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