My second and final (only have two legs, thank goodness) arthroscopic hip surgery is just four days away. Another hip impingement and torn labrum.
Today was my preoperative appointment at the hospital, where I was examined by an internist, who gave me clearance for the surgery; given an electrocardiogram (EKG) to ensure my heart is healthy; and had basic blood work done, including a CBC, or complete blood count.
It was so much faster this time around (back in early July, when I had the left side done, the place was packed and the wait long). Plus I got to sit across from the radio host Don Imus. I thought about inviting him to lunch later on, but they whisked him into the examining room before I had a chance.
Wish me luck on Friday. I’ll keep you posted.
Good luck tomorrow! I hope everything goes well!
Thanks, Janice!
Wow! Another surgery, but on your other hip, is this unusual? Good luck tomorrow!!! ACF
Thanks ACF! It’s actually pretty common to have both sides affected. For hip arthroscopy, I’ve seen studies showing around 40 percent of the people who have one hip joint repaired need to have the other done.
My doctor called today to check in and see how I was. He laughed when I asked him what he considered a long run and told me we would talk about it at my follow up. He did say that my tear was significant, and while it wasn’t the largest tear he had seen, it was up there. I’m glad it’s fixed and over. I’m hoping that he’ll take me off of the crutches and let me drive after he sees me on the 19th.
Good luck on your surgery. I’ll look for your post!
Angela~ wanted to follow up to your post about what your doctor considered long distance running and how your recovery has been? I am a very avid long distance runner and started having hip pain a little over 2 years ago. Within the past month it has gotten so bad I can barely clean the house let alone go for a run. After seeing many many doctors, I finally had an MRA that showed a small Labral Tear. My doctor told me surgery would be needed and I would no longer be able to do long distance running, and running after surgery will need to be limited to about 2 miles. For me this was heartbreaking and I can not imagine not being able to do long distance. Now I am reconsidering the surgery and thinking about trying cortisone shots. If any one else has experience with recovery and getting back into long distance running I would greatly appreciate your input! Thanks!!
Andrea
Good luck Friday! I’m home after having mine done today. The doctor told my husband that there isn’t much cartilidge left in that hip and he would reccomend that I not run long distances. I am hoping to clarify what he considers a long distance at my follow up.
Right now, I feel good. Much better than I thought I would. They told me that tomorrow and the next day will be worse. I’ll be thinking of you Friday!
Hi Angela! I’m glad everything went well with your surgery. You sound great! And, yes, I’m wondering, too, what your doctor might consider a long-distance run. For me it would be anything over, say, 12 miles, but there are others who might think 5 or 6 is long. Anyway, thanks for the well wishes. I’ll be posting after the surgery. I hope to hear from you again. Best, Vivian