... I would encourage you to have a less invasive hip replacement. ... (4 replies)

... Taking care of your hip is very important after a replacement. There are certain activities that shouldn't be done that cause extra stress to the hip. ... (11 replies)

... I got a total hip replacement. They cut off the head of the femur and install a titanium shaft to which a chrome alloy ball is attached. ... (11 replies)

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... box aerobics, resistance bands and Pilates. After the surgery I have resumed all my normal activities. ... (11 replies)

... Well I had the hip replacement. My original note posted in April and after that several things happened. The hip worsened and the pain was constant. I spoke to my Ortho Surgeon and on August 9th I went in. ... (22 replies)

... i had 2 thr and one came out two weeks after surgery ssso please be very careful you will never experience pain like it i have seven children and no childbirth hurt like that (11 replies)

... At last, I have posted on 2 other forums regarding Hip replacements and they seem to advocate giving up and accepting that a sporting life is over. ... (11 replies)

... Thanks for writing back. I need some encouragement right now. You know, I'm just feeling so darned down. I've had this hip pain for 6 months and I didn't like it, but I was living with it. I thought I had bursitis and that this eventually would go away. ... (6 replies)