I'll be undergoing hip replacement surgery....

[rppper]

Towards the end of January/ first week of February....right hip first, followed by recovery, then the left sometime in April. Has Anyone here undergone this procedure? I've heard a lot of good stories this far, so I'm Pretty optimistic. I've been dealing with hip arthritis now for 5 years...I'm looking forward to walking, climbing, clipping my own toenails, bending over to pet my dog.....etc , etc.....

[sarge43]

1. I've had both hips done

You have every reason to be optimistic. You'll be thrilled you got it done.

[mnhtnbb]

2. Had my right hip done 6 1/2 years ago. No problems.

There is a BIG difference in recovery time related to how the hip
is replaced. I had anterior approach--no muscles cut--up walking
the next day. No restrictions (leg crossing, etc) off walker/cane
in about 3 weeks. VERY important to do your exercises after
surgery.

Good luck!

[rppper]

4. That's how my ortho explained it to me...

He's using a plastic lined metal implant on the socket and a titanium ball/spike that is perforated to allow the bone to fuse with the metal...vrs glueing it in....takes a bit longer to heal but the fusing makes it more reliable as wear and tear goes. If it cuts the pain I live with in half I'll be a very happy soul!

[rppper]

3. This is probably going to sound bad, but...

The thing I'm looking most forward to is getting back on a motorcycle with my lady...thanks for the encouraging words y'all!