I am about six weeks post op of a full hip replacement. I am just 35. When I first went to the dr. he thought it was bursitus but after two rounds of steroids and a cortizone shot they done a mri and it turned out I have avascular necrosis. My hip had lost blood flow. There was no explanation for it. I am up on a cane now and started my 18 week challenge today. I ended up gaining about 30 lbs during this whole thing so now time to get back to life. I still have a lot of pain but pusing on.

Has anyone had a hip replacement on here? If so I'd love to hear how yo done with recovery and what types of exercise you use to make sure to not reinjure the hip or do more damage?

Just wanted to say you are doing awesome!!!!

love ya timberly

I had a hip replacement four years ago, after I injured my hip cartiledge during jogging. I too tried physical therapy, steroid shots, medication, etc., but none of these treatments worked. .Having the hip replacement was the best thing, as I am no longer in pain from the injury. My doctor told not to run/jog or do high-impact exercise but encouraged me to walk, swim,and weight train.

To eat clean wholesome foods is your best advocate to recovery. 80 percent of a person's success in any challenge depends on what he eats. All the exercise in the world does not mean a thing if one does not put good food into one's body. As much as I would love to be able to eat all the junk I want and be lean.and strong, my body is not built to run on empty fuel/calories.

Please feel free to e-mail me for support or if you have any questions. Good luck!

Guccis

Dear Sooner_Heath: A good friend of mine also suffered from avascular necrosis - after learning she also had lupus. She has had both hips replaced - her main exercise is in the pool. Would you like her email. I am sure she would love to speak to you directly. I could send it to you via personal message.

Best recovery to you, Meredith

Hi!
This is right up my alley. I was born without a hip and have had many 'replacements' over the years. I am now 34 and I have to be very careful not to injure myself. I have never been able to run.
I started this program 14 weeks ago and I was concerned that I wouldn't be able to get my HIIT in for the program. I found that the mini trampoline has worked for me. It is very easy on my joints and since I favor my other leg I don't use it too much. I can give you my exercise program for the mini tramp if you would like.
I also do rowing and I use my arms more than my legs. That has really helped as well. Most gyms also have a hand bike that you can use. I use that on days that I'm not feeling up to the other work outs. As everyone else has mentioned, swimming is a very good.

I also have to be very careful when weight training. I can't do lunges or anything that puts all my weight on my hip. I use the machines and favor my good leg to help with the weak one. You'll figure it out!

Please email me if you have any questions, I have been fighting this battle my whole life!

Christine