I'll probably pick brisk walking, bicycling, or swimming before running or jogging. The less impact on the new hip, the longer the plastic liner will last. They are currently estimating 10 to 15 years, but a lot of that is up to the patient. Weight loss also improves this, so I have my motivation!
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>> Keep one rule in mind "thou shalt not bend the affected hip more than 90
>degrees at any time", and you start realizing about raised toilet seats,
>having a gripper tool to pick up anything you drop, etc. Plus not being able
>to put weight on it until I heal (maybe 2 months) - got to put grab rails in
>the shower.
>>
>
>This bending rule, it's temporary right? Once you've recuperated you'll be
>good to go run the Iron Man Triathalon?
>
>-Kevin
>
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