Back in the Hospital! An Ultrarunners Total Hip Replacement / Weeks 2-3 post op. Ep. 2

[@christinadoss870]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey! I’ve had both knees replaced since October of last year, and just had my hip replaced 3 weeks ago. I did have a blood clot with the last knee replacement. It was scary for me, and I’m so glad, like you said, I listened to my body. Praying you have a complete and successful recovery!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thank you. I hope your recovery goes smoothly!

[@jamessharratt]

I'm seven months out. Sprinting, box jumping, squating, deadlifing, yoga. Ran for 30 minutes at 8:00 per mile, no pain. You are walking far really early. Take it easy! I didn't worry about walking workouts for 4 weeks. After six weeks, I was able to walk as far as I wanted. They pulled you apart like a string cheese on that operating table. Those ligaments need time to recover.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

I’m following the guidance of my physical therapist. I see him twice a week. So glad to hear you are able to do so much!

[@carolena3414]

​@@UltraTrailSteven my Dr orders were three 5 to10-minute walks a day, starting at day 1. By week 6, they said two walks a day up to 30 min. NE BAPTIST (Boston) rated top notch for Ortho surgeries. Good luck to you and thank you for sharing your journey.

[@paulmitchell7391]

this is impressive where ever put off by lots of peoples saying you shouldnt run after total hip replacement. Stories like yours inspire me to get mine done

[@UltraTrailSteven]

@@paulmitchell7391 glad to hear it! I think many are just afraid. But to me, the whole reason I got the hip replacement was to get me back on the trails!

[@kimberlyboisvert9490]

Thanks for bravely sharing your hip replacement story with all its ups and downs. 😊 I am 62-yo (former marathoner) who had hip #2 replaced 5 days ago. Recovery much faster this time due to the core and pre-hab I did before surgery. I had forgotten how much daily energy healing requires though! I really appreciate your reminder to “listen to your” body. Such a good mantra as I recover-and for all of us always. You are an inspiration. All my best for your continued journey of healing & return to your active life.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thank you! I hope your recovery goes well!

[@ThomasPhenix]

I just had a total hip replacement at 40. I had mines done August 27th. I will say this is a long journey. But take your time and dont over work yourself. Keep your spirits high because this will mess with you mentally and spiritually. You GOT THIS!!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

It will definitely mess with you. I hope your recovery is going well!

[@jessynaidoo3009]

I has a total hip replacement on the 16th August 2024. I spent most of my time in bed for 6 weeks. My wife use to bathe me. I slept with pillows in between my legs and slept on my back. I am still on crutches due to my right hip (AVN). I am setting up surgery at the end of January 2025 for my right hip. I struggle when it's cold with pain. I am totally off regular pain meds except on cold days. Back to driving, but I have not rode my motorcycle yet.

[@Sully44JJ]

Being an athlete my self with hip issues, thank you for these videos. A lot to think about before diving in head first with this surgery. Well wishes going your way, this too will pass and you will be back to yourself when your body is ready.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thank you! Definitely lots to think about. I hope you find a path forward.

[@Sully44JJ]

@@UltraTrailSteven Thank you.

[@turkeyrunner712]

Hang in there. I’m so glad you listened to your body and advocated for yourself. You are absolutely right that it’s life threatening if not caught. We lost my sister in law to a PE when she was just 26. Her lungs were full of blood clots and she had been to the doctor for respiratory symptoms multiple times over the weeks leading up to her death and they kept saying just bronchitis or upper respiratory infection.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Omg I’m so sorry! That’s awful.

[@leilacoles-avery2363]

Wow!!!! The cost of the meds is totally ridiculous. You could die not being able to afford it. The makers should be ashamed of themselves! I'm so glad that you went to the doctor in time. I pray that all goes well. 🙏🐈‍⬛🐾

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Yeah it’s pretty ridiculous

[@jessiecaddy276]

I slept in a recliner for 3 weeks. Ice was key. I kept it on round the clock. Legs were supposed to be elevated when sleeping. Only needed Tylenol for pain. I kept moving my feet while lying down, point away point back. Kept my calves in shape and blood moving.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Nice!

[@shannonray1483]

Thank you for sharing your experience, Steven. I am also 40 and will be having a total hip replacement November 11th due to a torn labrum, tilted pelvis and hip dysplasia. Your videos have truly helped ease my mind in so many ways. Wishing you all the best in your recovery with your new hip! Thanks again!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thank you! I am glad this was helpful, and I wish you the best in your surgery and recovery!

[@oggie1967]

Oh my lord, i hope you make a speedy recovery, the cost of those meds is daylight robbery especially for potentially life saving medicine. Makes me glad im in the UK and have the NHS! Having both hips replaced over the next few months and looked at having it done privately as have been on the waiting list for 4 years but it was going to cost £34000.00 for both hips so thats a no no! Best wishes to you in your continued recovery, hope i have a better experience! All the best from Scotland!👍👏👏♥️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Wow yeah thats alot of money. Although thats about what my left cost (at least what they billed my insurance). This ER visit was $16,000! Insane! I am doing better. My most recent update video came out yesterday kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqTIoatvZdeXeJosi=ZvzmPRqRpIVblinu

[@Greatasfather]

Dude, hang in there you will be done with this. I’m praying for you.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thank you!

[@FrostyMcCool]

TYVM for recording and sharing your journey. Serving as inspiration here. It’s Day 6 for me on this same journey. Wishing you Godspeed in your recovery and wishing you the best sir!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thank you! You too!

[@The-epic212]

I hope and pray for a healthy recovery for you ! I am 14 days post op so stumbled upon your videos. I would love to follow your progress . Wishing you all the best!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thank you! Praying you have a smooth recovery as well!

[@tinaharnack3704]

I have been a personal trainer and avid runner for 43 years. At 57, I had posterior hip replacement. I was one of the unlucky ones..they broke my femur during surgery, which happens in less than .0001% of people. It stopped me from having any PT. 8 weeks off work, no driving. This was in 2018.. I can not run, and I am usually on a 6-7 on the pain scale. Unfortunately, there isnt much to fix it.. i wish you well! I miss running beyond anything I could imagine..

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Oh wow. So sorry to hear that for you!

[@isabellaschatz8284]

So sad to read this. Do you have osteoporosis? I loved jogging. Ran 10k 6x a week. After my joint problems had to stop many years ago. When walking on a crisp autumn morning I also miss jogging. Can relate to your feelings ! How do you cope with the pain??😢

[@meganpage9046]

This happened to me! I woke being put in an ambulance! I'm 2 weeks post-op and see my surgeon tomorrow.

[@jamesgigliotti1099]

I miss running every day. Achilles’ tendon tear, big time surgery, lots of pt.,but I’ve never been able to get back to decent running. Muscle tone gone and little stamina. Depressing!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

@ hopefully one day

[@scottspears5641]

Right there with you brother, on day 14. The pain has been rough. 🙏

[@UltraTrailSteven]

It gets better. For me week 4 was a big change! Wishing you the best!

[@MichaelG-u9j]

Praying for a speedy recovery for you!!! . I had a right hip replacement and doing my left on 1/15/25. I truly enjoy viewing your journey. God bless!!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thank you! Wishing you a speedy recovery too!

[@MichaelG-u9j]

Thank you!

[@willster1863]

Very informative video. I am getting a hip replacement in November 2024. I really appreciate you sharing your journey. This gives me a lot more insight of what I may face. Keep thriving and doing God’s work. Keep pushing! I wish the best for you and your family.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thank you, and best of luck to you! Weeks 4-6 episode coming out next week

[@tonishaw2845]

I live in TN. My husband is 3 weeks post op total left knee replacement and has done super Amazing 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Glad to hear it! Go Vols!

[@williamtrott7192]

Hang in there, sorry to hear about the clotting issues, those are no joke. The incision looks great, mine was about twice as long and looked like a beginning sewing student closed it up, left with quite the nasty looking scar. Glad to see they have/had you on crutches, they sent me out with a walker and then a cane. With your ultra background, your walks will be over a mile in no time at all, like the rest of the journey, just listen to your body............ and then go a little further, 😁

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Oh man that scar sounds serious! Thanks!

[@sandrahardisty341]

Had my hip replaced in February 2019. Doc put me on self injected warfarin right away. Said if I wanted my hip to last, never run again. My work required me to be on my feet all day walking on asphalt and concrete. Summer of 2024 I knew it was time to quit. I Could feel pain in my groin and the other hip was beginning to bother me as well. I’m now 73. Pain has gone away. Best of luck to you in your recovery.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thanks

[@ms.d6857]

Did you start back running?

[@UltraTrailSteven]

@@ms.d6857 not yet. Be a while still

[@b1tho]

I’m heading in today for a Left THR surgery. Thanks for your videos they’ve been very helpful. Best wishes for your continued recovery.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thank you! Good luck today and in your recovery!

[@laurawinger4339]

Ooof! This was a rough one. I'm not a medical expert at all but it's surprising to hear you got blood clots considering how much you've been able to move this whole time. I hope the big scares are behind you and that your progress keeps lifting you higher and higher. Thanks, as always, for sharing so much with us.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thank you!

[@robdevine4361]

Sorry you have to deal with the clots on top of the hip recovery. Keep hanging tough and stay on top of your health. This is a great example of following up with a different doc when something doesn’t feel right. I’m very happy you found some answers.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thank you!

[@lauraburkey5755]

I had my right hip replaced on October 1st and have been 9/10 on the pain scale ever since. My surgeon said my pain is highly unusual. I would think he would be curious as to why! We'll see what he says at my post op appointment tomorrow. Good job being proactive in advocating for yourself.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Oh my that’s horrible! Are you on any oxy or anything?

[@lauraburkey5755]

@UltraTrailSteven I take 4 ibuprofen, 2 tramadol and a muscle relaxer every 4 hours. It's crazy, but the pain starts coming back in 3.5 hours

[@UltraTrailSteven]

@@lauraburkey5755 sheesh. I hope you get some relief

[@alyssadiceflipper5201]

WOW! Sorry to hear this complication! So glad you went to the ER and that you are getting the right treatment.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thank you!

[@alyssadiceflipper5201]

Make sure you are checking your O2 levels.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

@@alyssadiceflipper5201 I am. With my Apple Watch Ultra 2, and a finger device

[@HeresWhatJonathanSaid]

Total hip replacement in July ‘22. I was 58 at the time. Couldn’t be happier. Was back at my office job in 3 weeks. They warned me it takes a year for full recovery but 80% happens in the first few weeks. Hang in there. It is NOT a super fast process, especially if running on unstable dirt paths is what you want. But it WILL be amazing eventually. PS: Eloquis is a good example of what’s wrong with healthcare in America. My parents were in their 90s and trying to afford Eloquis for both of them. Many seniors take it and it is impossibly expensive. Very sad that seniors on small fixed incomes must struggle this way.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Glad to hear you are doing so well! Yes, life saving medicine should be free!

[@billyabongg1845]

I hope everything goes well for you.! I watched your videos before I went for my hip op. and your videos put my mind at ease.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

I am glad the videos helped! I hope your recovery be goes well!

[@SandraLevasseur-ml8fk]

Having my Right hip done Oct 24th. A little anxious about this surgery . Enjoying your journey sorry to hear about your ER visit .

[@UltraTrailSteven]

I hope the videos are helpful! You’ll be fine! Just pay attention to your body afterwards

[@SandraLevasseur-ml8fk]

Thanks been a nurse for many years worked for ortho for a few years so I know what the surgery is so that’s why I’m a little anxious . Thank you

[@garykibble4102]

Thank you for the videos. My hip replacement is in 2 weeks time so I have a really good idea what to expect. Also the replacement is on my 67 th birthday, so I won't forget when I had the surgery. Once again thank you.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

I’m glad the videos are helpful. I hope your surgery goes well!

[@naploof]

You are incredibly tough and calm. I hope you have a speedy recovery and get back to good health soon! The impingement/labrum content you both made was super helpful for me. Had those procedures last week. I know this one might be in my future too. So very much appreciate you both. Heal well!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thank you! I am glad they were helpful!

[@Glip96]

Here in Mexico as a rule after the hip surgery (and i think any major surgery) the doctor receipts anti blood clot medicines. I have to take it for 21 days in my postop regardless of any conditions. Today is my day 10 postop for my second hip replacement surgery. Keep taking care of yourself. Wish you recover soon

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thank you! The doctors prescribed 81mg Aspirin twice day after the surgery.

[@Glip96]

@@UltraTrailSteven Here the doctors prescribes an especific medicine. I think the kind that you paid almost $900 (ridiculos). But i got all my medicines from the public healt system for free

[@debrasaints3809]

My hip surgeon also prescribed the heparin shot for 21 days after surgery. Same thing with the 1st replacement.

[@kenleyojones]

Rooting for you man. Take it easy and one day at a time!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thanks! Will do!

[@kellybaker6353]

Glad you listened to your body. Hope your recovery goes smoothly from here on out!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thank you! Me too!

[@peterbedford2610]

I got both hips resurfaced in 2011. Hang in there. I never think about them

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Glad to hear it!

[@andrewboot2872]

This is tough but you are tougher! Thinking of you and your family Steven!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thank you!

[@richardmarkiewicz1815]

Thanks Steven, I will be having my right hip replaced on 10/22 and appreciate everything you've recorded. Best of luck as you continue your recovery!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thanks, you too!

[@mikes7654]

Best of luck Richard 🙂👍…. You got this 👍

[@SandraLevasseur-ml8fk]

Having mine Qct 24 th right hip somewhat nervous.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

@@SandraLevasseur-ml8fk you’ll be fine!

[@richardmarkiewicz1815]

@@SandraLevasseur-ml8fk This is my second, you'll be fine.

[@griffithjones1423]

Great info! Saw your first video a week ago, had hip replacement yesterday at 56years of age. I still lift, surf, and try to keep up with my wife and boys, so its great to get a perspective of this procedure from someone who still gets at it. The ice machine is awesome, thanks for the tip! 👍🏼

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thanks! I am glad these have been helpful! Good luck in your recovery.

[@griffithjones1423]

You too! Its nice to see what may be coming down the line in my recovery! Keep up the good work! Thank you!

[@timm8856]

I’m on day 4 and most pain (level 6)comes from my incision site. Significant stiffening and pain after sitting more than an hour. Glad I found video.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

@@timm8856 yep that’s what I had. Wishing you the best!

[@CelineFerocious]

The highs and lows of recovery. I’m glad you’re so highly atuned to how your body feels and got things taken care of, and glad you’re on the mend for that!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thanks, Celine! It’s certainly be a roller coaster at times

[@kellyanderson1808]

I had a total hip replacement on September 23rd 2024. I stumbled upon your KZbin videos about your wife’s surgery and recovery this last July when I thought what was wrong with my left hip was going to be a simple fix possibly bursitis and I was looking for exercises to hopefully help with the pain. After pushing for an MRI with contrast, I found out it was AVN requiring a total hip replacement. I don’t fit the profile for AVN so doctor unsure my blood supply was cut off to the femoral head, causing it to die and collapse. I will be 60 in November and I have always been extremely active, so this was quite a shock. I did not realize until today that you and I had surgery very close timewise and I am surprised that you drove yourself to the hospital and then you drove you and your wife home after finding out you had blood clots😳…. I hadn’t given much thought to the blood clot concerns until watching this. I pray that you are doing better.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

I hope your recovery goes well! The doctors said I could drive. We caught the clots early thankfully

[@MrRunner10]

Wow that’s scary stuff! Glad you listened to your body and acted. Best wishes

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thanks!

[@clairecurley1605]

Thanks for posting the journey! On day 6 recovery from THR and very interested to know your progress. Scary tho about the clots. Best wishes!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thanks! I hope your recovery goes smoothly!

[@colleenthomas7255]

DAMN, I was right the whole time! I'm so sorry this happened to you!! Hope you feel better!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thanks!

[@traceycoleman3368]

I had a total hip replacement of my right hip on 10/2. Watched your Week 1 video first (will comment on that next). I’m so grateful that you are posting these videos and that your surgery and recovery is so closely aligned time wise with my own. I’m not a runner (bad knees too), but I do like to cycle, hike and lift weights. I’m so encouraged by your video! I’m wondering what the impact of this blood clot may have on any treatment plan for your other hip. Super scary and so glad you listened to your body. Heal up! Keep the content coming!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Yeah I am doing lots of thinking and pondering life’s curveballs right now as it pertains to my other hip. Thanks for watching!

[@Jaycee472]

Great info, thank you. Glad you listened to your body & went to the ER. My husband surgery is coming up. His surgeon sends all of his patients home on blood thinner & using the spirometer. Wishing you smooth sailing from here on.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thanks! I hope your husbands surgery goes well!

[@tpaineredux3745]

Had my left hip done Aug 1st. Right scheduled for Dec 19th. Recovery for the left was decent. First couple of weeks sucked. Still have residual numbness but they say it'll take a year before I know for sure. Sorry to hear about your clotting. Hoping I can get by the 2nd hip like my first. Good luck to all.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Good luck with your second replacement!

[@michalisgames5758]

I have had the same surgery as you, it's my 8th day of recovery. 10 months ago I had the surgery at the left side of my hip. It is a different experience, than what I experience right now. I had more pain the first time. I think it's amazing your posting your experience, so people can understand what it's like. One difference from you and me is that I use a syringe and you use socks. Greetings from the Netherlands and keep fighting!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

When you say you use a syringe, what do you mean exactly? Yes I really hope these videos help others. Thanks for watching from the Netherlands!

[@michalisgames5758]

I use a syringe against thrombosis, I need to use it one time a day, for 5 weeks.​@@UltraTrailSteven

[@michalisgames5758]

I use the syringe against thrombosis, I need to use it once a day, for 5 weeks.

[@michalisgames5758]

​@@UltraTrailSteven❤

[@lynnecollins3284]

I watched your first video and this one as I am going for l hip replacement in 3 weeks. Such good information I can use. Thank you from Australia.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching from Australia, and good luck to you!

[@50619531953]

had mine 7 days ago. hollywood hospital.perth WA. ALL GOOD LOVE VIDS,ALL WENT WELL FOR ME,,,,,,

[@UltraTrailSteven]

@ glad it went well. Wishing you a speedy recovery!

[@EvaSmietanka]

Thank you for all your insights after THA, very helpful, as I'm preparing myself physically and mentally for Revision of THA done years ago. I'm not runner or athletic person, but still sheering your experience with us is very helpful! Good luck with your recovery! I'll watch your updates! Have a great weekend! Eva

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thank you! Good luck with the revision!

[@MsLindy777]

I had my left hip replaced on the 6th September and two days ago ended up back in hospital with pneumonia! My incision is 27cms long! It has healed well. I have no pain since week two. Haven’t needed any pain relief at all! The swelling was the worst of it all for me. I hope you continue healing well!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Great to hear your recovery has gone well! I hope the pneumonia clears. Make sure and keep an eye on it though. Hopefully the hospital did a chest CT scan to rule out blood clots.

[@MsLindy777]

@@UltraTrailSteven Thanks Steven. Yes I got the CT but at another hospital, our little hospital in rural NSW doesn’t have the facilities.

[@Rebeccalynch-sd9zz]

Healing prayers to you🙏🏻

[@UltraTrailSteven]

THank you!

[@robertmatos4553]

TY for your vids. They were encouraging to say the least. I am currently 3 days after and bruising is insane. Hurts a good amount to walk especially bringing knee up. But i trust the Lord Jesus for full recovery for u and myself. Blessings brother.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thanks! It will get better!

[@DavidThomasLaws]

I'm ten weeks post-operation, for full left hip replacement, I still haven't ran, but can cycle and do all non impact training, all the best from the UK

[@UltraTrailSteven]

That’s great! Glad to hear your recovery is going well.

[@paulmitchell7391]

what does your doc say about running after your surgery

[@paulmitchell7391]

who did youur surgery and would you recommend?

[@UltraTrailSteven]

@@paulmitchell7391 my doctor was Dr. Pressley Swann in Denver CO

[@tiffanybrantley23]

So glad that the hip itself is doing so well! Bummed about the PE and DVT, but surely if a med costs that much (!!!) it's going to do its job and have you good as new! Keep up the good work! We're still praying!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thank you, Tiffany!

[@Lugano89_MD]

So sorry about the blood clots. It’s unclear to me if that was precipitated by the hip surgery, or if it was totally unrelated. Anyway, I wish you a speedy recovery!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Yeah it could have been related to family history of clotting too. Thanks!

[@AllanNygren]

Keep your head up. Better days ahead. Thanks for sharing the journey.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thank you, Allan!

[@richardedward123]

Placed 7th out of 120! That's pretty good. Congratulations!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Yeah she did awesome!

[@edrecker3048]

I had a total left hip replacement at age 51, I was a trail runner for 20 years. I was back to work at my office job in 10 days after surgery. 2 orthopedic surgeons advised no more distance running.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Depends on the surgeon. I know running will reduce the lifespan of the hip.

[@edrecker3048]

@@UltraTrailSteven my surgeon told me I could get 23-25 years out of the hip if I did not run, he said that would be reduced to 8-10 years if I started running again. The Revision surgery on the second replacement is more involved. I've since had a total knee replacement on the same leg. Different surgeon told me it was directly related to all the years of wear and tear from the miles, I miss it soooooo much. Part of my life is gone.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

@@edrecker3048 I have ceramic on ceramic joints and was told I could expect 25-35 years of life out of mine under normal wear. They didn't estimate a lifespan with running. THe whole reason I wanted the replacement was to run again, so I will try

[@matrixisdiva]

My first left a hip replacement I had femur nerve damage and had to learn how to walk all over again. It took me 6 mths to get back on my feet My right hip replacement had to be replace 3 mths after surgery because the spike didn’t set. Ten days after the second surgery I got sciatic nerve damage from hematoma and wasn’t sure at the time of surgery if I would have permit nerve damage that as of today is not as I was before surgery. I now have long term disability from hip replacement surgery. My dreams of continuing do triathlon were vanished Today I have found horse back riding. To enjoy. .

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Omg that’s awful! I’m so sorry!

[@celesteredding1550]

Who diagnosed your long term disability because I may need to get that going for myself after my THR.

[@pjskiboy]

Just sharing what’s already been said, all the best in getting healed up man.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thank you!

[@peterbedford2610]

Stay the course! You can run ultras....you got this!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thanks!

[@agsmith001]

all the best Steven, hang in there!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thanks!

[@nicklodge7770]

So sorry to hear that things haven’t been as smooth as you hoped for but at least your hip seems to be healing well. On a slightly different note a while ago I asked you for some advice about Hoka shoes and you recommended either Clifton 9 or Bondi 8 shoes. Well I currently have a pair of each and am super happy with both so thank you very much for that advice. Stay strong you’ll be back running very soon.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thanks! Glad you like the shoes!

[@mandy4887]

These ups and downs are gonna happen but when it’s you it can feel so unfair. And it is. Take in all the info, sit with it, and make the best decision, just like an ultra. And you’re never alone… the guitar player follows you EVERYWHERE.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Hahahaha thanks, Mandy! Thanks for the cards too! They mean a lot

[@romeomarks8344]

Speedy recovery god bless you sir 🙏🏻

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Many many thanks!

[@MattRunsColorado]

This will be a great come back story. Keep it up man! I had surgery on my shoulder 2 months ago so I can definitely relate to some of these frustrations. One day at a time!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thanks

[@schnauzer777]

Thanks for sharing. Get well soon.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thanks!

[@danielbroinas]

Man, I’m sorry to hear that you had to go through the pain of blood clots aswell on top of hip recovery. The doctors prescribed Eliquis for me aswell when I left the hospital, I need to take them for 3 weeks, 2 times per day and then switch to Aspenter for one month, hope I won’t get any blood clots as I’m also wearing the compression socks. I hope you won’t have any more problems with blood clots and wish you a fast recovery!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thanks! Glad they prescribed you Eliquis from the get go!

[@frankwoods4532]

It's great to see that your doing so well. And also you taking the walks. What I noticed was if I sat around to long I'd get stiff which to me was a step backwards. I hope your coughing isn't anything serious. I thought maybe at first it could be the coughing from the gases given, but that's just a theory. I'm not an MD, I'm just someone that's been through some stuff. Anyway, continue on with your recovery and best wishes to you and don't forget your focus, Running!! Take care!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thank you! Coughing was related to the PE in the lungs. Much better now!

[@IggyMomma1]

Sadly know what you’re going through with the blood clots. I had DVT #3 this spring and it’s been the slowest recovery yet. 🥴 Dr. Monticelli at RMCC here in the springs is a FABULOUS hematologist if you need one. I hope you recover quickly. It took a good 6 months for me to feel somewhat normal again after mine. 😬

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Oh wow! Glad you are feeling recovered.

[@reneebradford2885]

Your a trooper it's not an easy road just hope you'rs doesn't keep dislocating like mine has done 16 times

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Omg 16 times!?!? Wow! I hope mine doesn’t either!

[@labco18]

Hey Steve watching your follow up video, sorry to hear of your set back. I can tell you a long story about DVT, pulmonary embolism etc. I had both, not due to my hip surgery but I am on lifetime warfarin (blood thinner) because I had to have blood work to test for clotting issues and I do have antiphosphlipid syndrome which is an autoimmune disease. I have to follow a specific protocol before I have any surgery. Will have to do it again when I have revision hip surgery. I did not know I had this until I had a DVT and PE 11/12 years ago. I hope your blood work comes out negative. Take care.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Oh wow! Sorry you went through all that!

[@caroleagle8438]

I had total hip replacement 4 months apart arthritis is bad but now I'm doing really good.i had my done in 2016 and 2017

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Glad to hear you are doing well!

[@1519Spring]

Hang in there! A whole year! You may be running long distances again still on the road to recovery from the DVT and embolism.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Yeah we will see. Thanks!

[@norahernandez7353]

Hola ! A mi me operaron el 09/16/24 en este momento estoy en terapia 2 veces por semana, ya estoy caminando con bastón, Gracias a Dios 🙏 no tengo dolor , yo tengo 62 años Artritis Reumatoide Hereditaria, la terapia me a ayudado mucho yo soy una persona sedentaria ahora después de la cirugía que estoy haciendo ejercicios y caminar, espero se recupere pronto

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Glad to hear you are doing well!

[@jong9486]

Isnt getting old fun!!!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Hahahaha oh man. So much fun!

[@Г_Р-ю6д]

good luck to you and thanks for the video.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thanks for watching!

[@jasonhawen3272]

Speedy recovery 🙏

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thanks

[@WendyGattoni]

Thank you for sharing your journey! I had total right anterior hip replacement on 9/11. I can relate to so much of your videos (except the clots..so sorry 😢) I am walking about a mile an a half daily with cane and just went back to gym bootcamp class modified of course. Did some cycling at gym at that felt amazing! Just need more isolated strengthening! So I can drive! Hope you are doing well and can't wait to see your next update! 🦵🏽💪🏽

[@UltraTrailSteven]

So glad your recovery is going well too! I’m walking about 1.5-2 miles per day too.

[@WendyGattoni]

That's Awesome!!​@UltraTrailSteven

[@WendyGattoni]

​@UltraTrailSteven I did have to get screws in my socket piece due to the anatomy of my congenital birth defect. Have you flown since your surgery? Not that I am flying soon but wonder how all this hardware will do through security 😬

[@UltraTrailSteven]

@@WendyGattoni I am flying in two weeks exactly. But I did have to go through a metal detector when I went to the ER. It went off lol. I’ve heard with the new scanners at the airports that you just have to tell them you have metal in your hip and it’ll easily show up.

[@WendyGattoni]

Good to know!​@@UltraTrailSteven

[@BrockSuire75]

I was on Aspirin 325mg twice a day for 30 days. Hope to get better soon!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thanks

[@kevinhultgren995]

Wow, all the drama!! Thanks for sharing and I can’t wait for the review of the PT app 😂

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thanks!

[@leilacoles-avery2363]

I was told 3 days ago that I need both of my hips replaced. Plus I injured my spine when I injured my hips. I fell when the 4' ladder I was on collapsed and I literally bent over backwards. The ladder collapsed on my right toe, I fell backwards hitting the top of my head first and the ladder had collapsed on the floor and I landed my back on top of a box of cleaners. This was a year ago this month. Anyway they finally did MRI's so I screwed myself up pretty good. My right knees been replaced and then modified. Right shoulder is torn and already has a metal plate and screws, left shoulder has a bloody broken plastic plate and screws and is also torn again. I ended up with gastro parisis from Trulicity shots so I can't take pain meds because my intestines/stomach is paralyzed and I have diverticulitis so I'm on stool softeners and Linsess to survive eating on the TMI side.... I won't have anyone to help me. I have my own private cat rescue and have 37 cats, 16 with FLV...6 dogs, plus parakeets and chickens to care for. I can hardly walk so darn it I'm scared to death....I hurt 24/7 and sleep after exhaustion maybe 2-3 hours broken up a day. Any advice will be more than welcome. Thanks for the videos... GOD BLESS You 🙏🐈‍⬛🐾

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Praying for you!

[@july77773]

Time to close the animal rescue. Also, there is transdermal pain medicine. Line up home care with any neighbors or friends and inquire about homecare with social worker at hospital before the surgery.

[@nancymontgomery4244]

So sorry to hear of your complications. Hang in there! I wanted to offer my two cents on using the ice machine. I had knee surgery (actually 3 of them in total) for meniscus tears and used the Ice Man brand cooler for my icing. My doctor recommended using it around the clock for best results, and it was amazing. Nothing like having a hip replacement, however. We bought bags of ice for convenience until someone suggested using bottles of water. So, my ice machine held 6, 16 oz (I think) bottles of water. So we had a total of 12 frozen bottles and when it was time to refresh ice machine, we just had to swap out the bottles for the 6 frozen bottles. So very much easier to do. Wishing you a full and speedy recovery!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Yep that’s another great way to do it. Thanks!

[@stevemullin1195]

I would also take up cycling to reduce the stress on your joints. Recumbent stationary bike would be a great option for your PT and when your able start riding a bike. There are ultradistance cyclists out there and you don't injury your joints doing it.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Yeah I enjoy cycling too. Waiting for the go ahead from my PT to get back on the bike

[@paddycunningham6834]

Keep up the good work 👍

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thanks, will do!

[@JoseAbanes-p4h]

I remember my daughter situation one year and 5 months ago it's not easy at the time to go physical therapy almost 20 session for travel to assist my daughter to go to hospital and go back at my home my daughter struggles at the time.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

I’m sure she was glad to have your help!

[@isabellaschatz8284]

Hi yall Am a 61 yr old fit woman from Switzerland and had my hip operation on Oct 16. Going for 2 crutch walks for half an hour or so. Cant stand Oxy.. makes me feel sick and gives me super low BP ( 88/56) and my pain is manageable. So only taking blood thinners. Wishing best of luck to all

[@UltraTrailSteven]

I hope your recovery goes well!

[@isabellaschatz8284]

Thanks - and thanks for your videos! You are in top shape so I m sure you'll overcome this setback

[@isabellaschatz8284]

Did you get the clots despite bloodthinners ?

[@UltraTrailSteven]

@@isabellaschatz8284 yes. I was taking aspirin twice a day

[@mikes7654]

Hey Steven Remember….. Time heals ! You’ll heal quick ! Also, remember: chicken nuggets and fries are a kids choice as well as the hot dogs 😛. The device you were blowing towards the end of the video……. The little ball was floating as you blew, I remember having to use one as well…. Looked like a toy you’d buy at a toy shop. Hang tough sir ! You’ll be out on the trails and mountains before you know it 💪🏃‍♂️

[@UltraTrailSteven]

I was actually inhaling through that device. You first blow all your air out and then inhale steadily trying to keep the ball in the happy zone. Thanks, Mike!

[@mikes7654]

@@UltraTrailSteven Think I just had to blow to keep it in some type of zone… 🤷‍♂️. Oh well ! 👍😬

[@judyfasola3737]

Please listen ...I had both of my hips replaced three months apart... one year ago this past August...you are I think over doing ..... tighten your glutes and core with every step you take calves also ...to build the muscles to support your new hip...it's way too soon ...to do what you want to do....be realistic... you'll never be the same ...but your alive have a beautiful family ...that's one day going to be enough... take walks...and weights for your heart ... God bless 🙏

[@UltraTrailSteven]

I’m following my surgeon and physical therapists care and protocols. Thanks!

[@colleenthomas7255]

Eliquis (expensive), Lovenox injections (expensive), Xarelto (mid-range), and warfarin (cheapest) are the best. They all do the same thing as thin your blood. However, you are susceptible to blood clots due to the high athletic level you are competing at. When I was a high-level pro-soccer player, I tore my Achilles tendon full thickness, and also found out I needed a full knee replacement needing surgery (same leg). I was put on Lovenox injections (quickest acting) at first because it is a stronger blood thinner and after a few weeks on injections I was downgraded to Xarelto (oral) for a while until I got more active and was then stepped down to Warfarin (oral) for a bit, then I was healed, and all blood tests were back to normal with no issues. I was very sick with 8 DVT's to 8 PEs, but I'm great now with no worries! Good luck!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Glad you are doing great now! THanks!

[@piplawrence2981]

The same happened to me, I was laying on my back and I slightly rolled to the left and then a big clunk, my left leg flopped over, I quickly stood up and it all popped back to normal but it was very sore for days. Now I’m scared of it happening again. When I get out of bed I hook my good leg under my bad leg and lower it to the floor. My physio told me it can happen after the operation but it was very scary and painful. I’m four weeks on from the operation now, still in pain but slightly better now. Hope you heal quickly.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thanks. I hope you don’t have any more incidents and recover well!

[@brentg2792]

It’s always darkest before dawn. Keep fighting, the mountains aren’t going anywhere. You’ll be back on them soon enough.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thank you!

[@kge420]

Hots and Tots for dinner! That’s a home run.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Kids loved it

[@thierrydebolle9477]

vigne rouge is a natural bloId thinner steven keep the faith

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Ah

[@MySwampy]

Had my left hip replaced my right & left knee replaced all due to running marathons now right ankle fused so running again forget it. Your recovery seems more difficult than mine. Did your surgeon use the super path procedure

[@MySwampy]

I just saw your your wound man that’s a whole lot bigger than mine , mine is in my butt say 4 inches, Your not going to hard to fast are you.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

I’m not sure what the super path method is. My surgery was anterior and they did not cut any muscles. If your incision is in your butt then you had posterior and they had to cut muscles. The posterior takes longer to heal from

[@MySwampy]

@@UltraTrailSteven No there were no muscles cut they spread them, I was fine in about 8 days.if your interested Google super path hip replacement

[@songbirds3712]

I am 67 yrs old. I had my left hip replaced on August 13, 2023. I had difficult recovering as my lower back was causing a lot of pain while walking. I had surgery January 2, 2024 on my L4/5, L 5/6, L6/7 (I think that’s correct). It was a very difficult recovery, and I was having major problems with my balance. My surgeon saw me out in public , and he noticed I was quite wobbly. He asked if *we* ever looked at my neck. We had not, so the next day I was in for neck X-rays, and it was not good. So in August I had surgery on C3/4, C4/5. I’m still in my neck brace, 9 weeks down, 3 weeks to go. Sleeping with the brace on is the biggest hurdle. And I’m having hip replacement surgery in early January. Whew!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Oh my! Sounds very difficult. Sorry you’re having to go through all that!

[@songbirds3712]

@@UltraTrailSteven thank you but my surgeries and recoveries are minor compared to your. I know all about distance and extreme distance runners and how passionate about training and races. I have so much respect for you and I pray 🙏🏻 🙏🏻 that your recovery evens out a bit so you can concentrate on strength and movement without pain. Peace.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

@@songbirds3712 thank you!

[@july77773]

Stay away from surgeons.

[@becomecodingexpert-hindi2103]

140$ for just meds is ridiculous. I am going to undergo hip replacement tomorrow at Sakra hospital in Bangalore city , India. Total cost quoted for me is around $450 for surgery including two days of ICU stay and three days of hospital stay. The amount is completely covered by the insurance with zero copay.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

OMG that’s insanely cheap! lol mine was about $30,000. More if you count my follow up ER visit that was over $16,000

[@becomecodingexpert-hindi2103]

​@@UltraTrailSteven in india we have economies of scale because of 1.43 billion population. A good surgeon performs atleast 5 to 8 hip replacements every day or 1000 to 1500 per annum. So, the hospital costs gets amortised and also the surgeon becomes highly efficient due to the vast experience.

[@Dr.Banner-ss4jp]

Steven, Good Luck with your recovery, I get my turn in January. When you talk of going out for walks? Is that with or without crutches? Also, did you use a walker at all?

[@UltraTrailSteven]

I generally mention in the video if it was with both, one or no crutches. For the first two weeks I was two and then one crutch. Now I am walking without crutches or a cane. Never had a walker.

[@CelineFerocious]

Oh man between the parking situation and the respiratory coughing its one thing after another…

[@CelineFerocious]

15:37 this all sounds so scary, I’m glad you went to get checked out. I saw this on IG so I already knew, but getting all the details now it’s sounds so serious 😢

[@CelineFerocious]

Oh yikes the price tag 😮

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Yeah it could have been very serious! It was scary for sure.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Luckily I found a coupon for the medication for the next bottle

[@mimimari4426]

I had a total right hip replacement Wednesday, September 18 so I’m close to you in terms of recovery although everyone’s challenges are different. Unlike you I was in lousy physical condition. I’ve been suffering after a fall down the stairs on my slippery steps when my basement flooded. But to your point, I saw my doctor today and he said you “everything‘s growing back together you’ve got crazy nerve endings and muscles etc. everything I’ve cut through” He said it’s going to be challenging everything is mending back - he doesn’t want me doing any physical therapy - he wants me to use the walker or the cane at all times he said physical therapy is not gonna teach you anything except how to walk and he said if they try and push you and have you doing other things that could potentially injure you and I do not want them taking any chances. Just let it heal. I have to have my other hip done. We’re gonna talk about it at my 6 week appointment. I have been feeling phenomenal. My pain level is gone from a 9/10 to 2/3 but I don’t know what happened yesterday just like you. I was fine all day felt perfect. I was sitting in the chair having supper with my son and got up to go to bed and I’m when I laid down honestly it felt like the shank of the ball literally snapped, and was about to pierce my femur! I was in so much pain like you. I was wailing for my son who had his headset on and I couldn’t hear a word. I said I couldn’t get up. I couldn’t walk. I took a painkiller and aleve. Lots of ice and heat alternating it was bad. He said that’s gonna happen. I’m truly surprised, though. It feels like the muscles in my hamstring and my glutes are very tender and if I touch them, I can feel a shooting pain in my T12 disk. But I have to say I insisted that I had bad spinal issues. My sciatic was so inflamed. My groin was so inflamed, but after the surgery, my sciatic is all but gone, the shooting pains down my legs into my knees gone. It’s like a miracle God I never realize you caused that much damage they kept saying it’s just your hips. It’s just your hips, but we’ll do your hips and then we’ll play it by ear. Anyhow just wanted to let you know I’m in the battle with you. We’re both gonna come out of this on top. Praise God all the best to you.🤝

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Wow! Sounds like you must have had a posterior surgery if the surgeon cut all the muscles and tendons. That’s likely why he doesn’t want you doing PT yet. Hopefully you’ll be able to get in PT soon cause it has been great for me! Those random insane pains are ridiculous. No clue what happens. Man hopefully there won’t be any more. Wishing you a speedy recovery too!

[@bradsexton7295]

Glad you are ok sir. I had hip replacement on 10/3 so i know how you feel. Did they do yours posterior or anterior?

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Mine was anterior. Thanks and I hope you are doing well!