Hello Hip Runners,

fyoung

This is my first posting ever. I’ve never blogged before but I feel compelled to since I’m facing a right anterior hip replacement surgery on July 5, 2018 and I’ve been a runner/ marathoner for 34 years.  Five years ago after the Orange County Marathon I started to have persistent right hip pain.  Before that I’d feel a little give and discomfort in my right hip at the start of my long run training and I’d shake the leg out and be on my way.  When I started to have persistent pain, I went to a doctor  and an Xray and subsequent MRI revealed osteoarthritis in my right hip with all the related changes that go with it. It changed my life. I was a pretty fast runner for my age.  When I turned 55yo I got a little crazy and started speed training for my races because I could place higher. I was doing marathons in around 4:26.  Then the pain came and that slowed me down.  I became a jog walker just to keep moving.  And I hadn’t quit moving until this past month…just walking, no jogging.  Since having arthritis I’ve done the Chicago and LA marathon both in over 6 hours and countless half marathons still.  I manage by taking anti-inflammatories and tramadol during the race to manage the pain. Actually, I found as it gets warm and as my body and joints get warmed up, I do pretty good, esp if I’m jogging slowly.  This past year from June 2018 I did 7 half marathons as my last hip hip hurrah before my hip replacement. The San Diego Rock n Roll half this year was the first race I did not attend that I registered for.  My hip was hurting too much and I didn’t want to push it.  I decided to get a hip replacement to get off my pain meds, to not hurt and limp so much and to hopefully get back to jog walking.  My surgeon discourages running on a hip replacement (don’t they all) but I’ll be happy to get back to jog walking.  Also, summer is my best time to do it….I work less.  So that’s my first blog.  Wow.  Hope to get encouragement and support as I bid my hip farewell and get a new titanium one to get me moving pain free again.  Till next time.

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    • June 24, 2018 at 9:37 pm #13539
      fyoung
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      This is my first posting ever. I’ve never blogged before but I feel compelled to since I’m facing a right anterior hip replacement surgery on July 5,
      [See the full post at: Hello Hip Runners,]

    • June 26, 2018 at 9:12 am #13543
      Robyn4273
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      I had my THR on March 30, 2018. I have followed every direction, done physical therapy with devotion. I had my 2nd post op appt. yesterday. I was given the green light to run again, while listening to my body. I’ll start on the treadmill tonight, go slow, watch my stride and see how things go. I haven’t run since my half marathon in February. I’ve been waiting for this day for almost 5 months. I cannot wait!

    • June 26, 2018 at 2:54 pm #13546
      Hip Brother Tom
      Keymaster

      Good luck on the new hip. You will not be disappointed. You lead an active life style and getting rid of the hip pain will make you feel amazing! Let us know how it goes!

      • June 28, 2018 at 8:54 pm #13554
        fyoung
        Participant

        Thanks. Had my pre-op appt with my doc yesterday and the last thing he told me was the one restriction he had after the hip replacement was not to run. I’ve talked to 3 other orthopedists who wouldnt stop me from running and that others have done it is encouragement and inspiration that I could return to at least slow jog walking. I bought a hip runner t-shirt and might wear it at the hospital. I will do what I need to to recover and get stronger but jog walking is not out of the question for me. One more week!

    • July 1, 2018 at 9:09 pm #13562
      Hip Brother Tom
      Keymaster

      I love your spirit! Yes! Wear the shirt and get a pic posted when you go for your first walk!

    • July 8, 2018 at 12:28 pm #13578
      Dave Whiteside
      Participant

      Go run, and don’t stop unless it hurts. Yes it will hurt at times, but guess what, it’s temporary, at least for most people. Learn to listen to your body and to take it easy when you need. Incorporate strength training and stretching and I think you’ll be fine. My doctor also told me not to run but said he could fix it if anything happened. I’ve had a couple of injuries but my actual hip is still working great. This last week I ran 2 marathons as part of my training, the first was going over the bridge near my house, 36 times. The second was just 4 days later and I felt great.

      • July 9, 2018 at 11:11 pm #13585
        fyoung
        Participant

        Wow that’s inspirational. I still have the endurance and ability for doing long distances, just not the hip back then but now I have a new one. I’m in no rush to get into marathoning but won’t rule it out in my lifetime. I love doing them.

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