Rusty – Why the Heck Did I Ever Get My Hip replaced !?!?!!!!

Well let’s see…. I had both of my hips replaced before I was 50.  Before I had my Hips replaced I ran with my family and I skied hard with my family.  Towards my late 40s, the skiing and running were extremely painful.  About every 4th mogul included a stabbing pain.  My morning run had turned into a morning limp.   I told the Dr. that I was not a candidate for replacement, because I refused to give up my activities, no matter how painful they were.  Luckily I was talking to a Dr. that understands our drive and need to carry on.  He laughed and promised I’d be skiing and running a half marathon within a year.  Five months after surgery I was skiing in Breckenridge and I had run two Half Marathons within 6 months of surgery (They weren’t pretty, but what the heck)  THAT’S WHY I GOT MY HIP REPLACED!

I didn’t want to get my hip replaced because I was afraid it would limited my activities.  I now know that it’s quite the opposite.  If I had not gone thru with it, I wouldn’t be skiing with my family and I wouldn’t be running.  My kids are getting older and this year I skied Tahoe, and Park City with them.  We are heading to Breckenridge this week.  In Late May I will be running a Half Marathon with my family.  I am so blessed and Thankful.  If you are wondering, If you are on the fence … get moving.  You can’t take a huge leap forward until you take a small step back.

Here’s a Picture from Last month.  My oldest was out skiing Double Blacks so he missed the picture, maybe I’ll be with him next year!