Update: I Need Another Surgery | Fixation of PAO

I found out recently that my progress isn't what it should be and I need another surgery. This week's video explains what I know so far and what the next steps are moving forward. I also now have MERCH for all of us going through hip related issues and for all of those who support us. #hiphiphooray
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[@andrearodriguez1734]

This has been so helpful in our journey. My 17 y.o. had her first PAO in feb. Just a around the 5 month mark she started having pain again turns out she developed bone growth where the screw are. So they’ll be shaving it down and removing the screws as well as doing the right PAO and I’ve taken so many notes from your journey. It helped us so much with the first one.

[@alanawatanabe4551]

This week is the 6 week mark for my right hip following a PAO! It’s been rough but I’m hopeful to be able to walk again, it’s been over 3 years since I’ve been able to walk correctly so this is all overwhelming. Thank you for your videos, nobody I know understands what type of surgery I’ve gone through so it’s been frustrating.

[@DOCGIRLFITNESS]

Thanks so much for watching! I know all to well what it's like to not have anyone around you who understands this unique situation, so I hope you can find these videos to be supportive to you as well as this community of people with similar issues!

[@jessicaminor5763]

So proud of you and your strength!!! Praying for you!!! ❤🙏

[@DOCGIRLFITNESS]

Thank you so much girly! Miss you tons!!!❤️

[@tuftcreative]

Thanks for the time and effort you put into sharing your journey. Love the design you created for the #hiphiphooray merch! I noticed the variety of hoodie styles and fabric blends available in your shop. Much appreciated!

[@DOCGIRLFITNESS]

Thanks so much for watching and checking out the merch! I've actually updated some designs and added some accessories, which i talk about in this week's video (which drops in a little over an hour!) Check it out and lemme know what you think :) Thanks once again for your support!

[@spindleblood]

Thank you for sharing your experience! I am a 33 year old female. I have hip dysplasia in my left hip and acetabular retroversion causing moderate impingement too. I also have a torn labrum. I'm a bodybuilder and I'm HIGHLY active. I've been in pain for 6+ months now and it took me 4 months just to get a correct diagnosis. The first surgeon I saw told me I'm too old for PAO but I'm too young for a hip replacement. I left his office crying. Basically he told me to just deal with the pain and to quit bodybuilding. I was so angry. The next surgeon I saw only wanted to repair my labrum but I told him it would probably just tear again because of my dysplasia and Impingement. The 3rd surgeon I just saw on 10/12 told me I can only have a PAO with arthroscopic labral repair but NO hip replacement. I would rather have THR as it's WAY less invasive than PAO. I know the parts don't last forever but I don't care. I would rather have 2 THRs on the same hip in my whole life time than have ANY kind of PAO once. No surgeon will listen to me. I don't know what to do other than keep getting kenalog injections (which will accelerate apoptosis and osteoarthritis) and continuing PT. PT is helping a bit but sometimes I'm in intense pain (7/10) for over a week after 1 PT session. It's agonizing. No one should have to live this way but doctors keep dismissing me. I don't want to give up bodybuilding. I had dreams of trying powerlifting too but I gave up on those when I realized I have dysplasia/impingement and torn labrum. I haven't been able to barbell back squat since my injury. I'm really scared, frustrated, and depressed. :-(

[@DOCGIRLFITNESS]

Hi Kate, thank you so much for sharing! I am truly sorry to hear about your experience and wish it were different. I too had to see many different physicians and got several opinions (2nd, 3rd, AND 4th) before I felt comfortable moving forward. I ultimately had to come to the realization that I may never be able to run again, until I became aligned with a team of doctors and physical therapists who were willing to work with me to achieve my dreams. I have a long way to go, but knowing that it is a possibility has given me hope, so I understand to some degree what you are looking for in terms of outcome. Ultimately, I hope through work with your multidisciplinary team you are able to find a happy medium or hopefully achieve what you are passionate about. If you are unable to, I hope you find peace with your outcome. I'm rooting for you! Please let me know how I can make videos to support you in your journey, because this channel among other things is to bring us together and to let you and others know you aren't alone!

[@princessg4100]

My exact same story! I was 27 when I got my first surgery for my left hip labral tear. I got two surgeries but it was performed by two different surgeons. When the first doc did the surgery, it progressively got worse! Went back to him and complained and he basically told me that wasn’t the issue. Thank God I was referred to another doc and is one of the best orthopedic surgeon here in Austin. He performed my second surgery of which I had to get a reconstruction done. I haven’t had any issues since with that hip. I now have to get my right hip done as it is torn as well but now having issues. The same surgeon will perform the surgery. It’s so worth it. You will be back to working out 100% before you know it! I opted for it so I can enjoy running and higher intensity training.

[@DOCGIRLFITNESS]

Hey there! I'm so sorry to hear about your complications but so happy to hear about your progress thereafter! Things have been one wild rollercoaster but I am finally getting back to my normal self! This week's video (which drops in a couple of hours) is all about my progress 2 years post-op from my first hip surgery and 11 months post-op from my revision! :) Hope you're doing okay and fingers crossed for a speedy recovery from your right hip surgery!!

[@princessg4100]

@@DOCGIRLFITNESS thank you so much look forward to watching the new video! Thanks for sharing with us! 💕

[@psydoc09]

Hi! I just had my LPAO last week and recovering. It would be lovely to connect further :-) I think I left a comment last year as well :-) so sorry to hear another surgery is needed but your faith will carry you through. God bless you!

[@DOCGIRLFITNESS]

Thank you so much for watching! I think I just commented on one of your prior comments, thanks for your patience in me getting back to you! How has your recovery been? If you're interested in what my recovery looks like 2 years after my first hip surgery and 11 months after my revision surgery, make sure to check out this week's video which drops in an hour! Fingers crossed for your speedy recovery and I hope all is well!

[@aimh6604]

Hi I just wsnt to thank you for the video. It is not an easy process. But you can do it!

[@DOCGIRLFITNESS]

Thank you so much for the kind words and for watching! If you're interested in what my recovery looks like 2 years after my first hip surgery and 11 months after my revision surgery, make sure to check out this week's video which drops in 30 minutes!

[@BPTtech]

How ya doing?

[@DOCGIRLFITNESS]

I'm doing better, thanks for asking! In about 45 minutes I have a video with a quick update on how things are going 10 months out from my last hip surgery. Lemme know in the comments of that video if you'd like a more thorough update with xray pics and details about my last ortho and PT appointments! :)

[@BPTtech]

@@DOCGIRLFITNESS great thanks! 🙏

[@elenaortiz5170]

I’m 10 months post op on my left hip and 2 months post op from my left hip PAO. I’m praying for you and sending positive, healing energy! I definitely want to get a #hiphiphooray hoodie. Good luck with everything 🌬❤️‍🩹

[@DOCGIRLFITNESS]

Hoping your recovery is going well after this most recent PAO! We got this!!! Thanks so much and best of luck to you as well ❤️❤️❤️