 Poster: A snowHead
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Update!
Just got back from a week in Les Arcs - the new hip worked fine but did like to remind me a few times not to push things too hard. I did ski well within myself and had some padded shorts on just in case I had a fall - I did not get to test them properly I am glad to say.
I may have to try another week later this season to confirm all is okay now 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Hi, Just wanted to add my experiences with hip replacements to the mix! I had the replacement op last August and was back at my job as Ski Instructor in December. Taught 6 days a week and skied the 7th the whole season and have never felt better or stronger! The other hip done 2 weeks ago and all set for the new season. Here in Austria they send you to rehab for 3 weeks following such operations and you get physio, massage, all sorts of treatments which make you feel fabulous! There definately is life after hip relacements 
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Hi, D-Love here.
I'm you're hip replacement.
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Hi there I have two titanium hips the first a resurfaced hip the surgeon a Mr Channa using minimum invasive surgery this was installed 10 years ago two years ago I had the other hip replaced with a short stem. Also by Mr Channa. Both of these hips are the Wright hip and to date I have had no problems. I am a ex BASI 2 I ski to a good level Scottish mogul man I ski about 4 weeks a year but hopefully 4 months soon. Before the first operation I could hardly walk I can thoroughly recommend hip replacement but you need to research the surgeon and the make of hip. Hope this helps
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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I've just joined the site and this post makes me happy! I'm 30 and had a full hip replacement in August. My surgeon said he cannot see a problem with me skiing in the future but not before the 6 month mark so I'm crossing all fingers for a trip in February! I've been on websites aimed at people with replacements and so many people have told me I would be stupid to ski ever again due to the risk ... I guess they are non skiiers and do not understand. I will go with what my surgeon says. So happy to hear there are a few skiing hippies out there! 
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Here I am a month into the new season, 5 months after hip replacement and working as Ski Instructor full time again. All is wonderful and my range of movement is amazing, no pain and skiing every day - so glad I had the op
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it all depends how fit you are when you have the op. I have had 2 both in May as soon as the season ends and i then ski xmas but was waterskiing by september. I had a brilliant surgeon Mr busch in Chertsey area
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Hello, all, I had a full hip replacement in May, and have made an amazing recovery, but was very very careful during my recouvery period.
i am back dance training 3 times a week plus i am a swim coach and spend many hours in the water per week. I am an avid skier but am
feeling that I will give this season a miss, as i really want it to be completely bedded in and want to get the muscles very strong again.
I was vey fit going into the op and changed my diet to avoid painkillers, it does work.
Any thoughts. 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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I had my op in the July and I skied the following January. It was fine.
Like you I was very fit going in, and recovered the fitness immediately afterwards.
I would say it is more of a head-thing than a hip thing! If you feel OK about it you'll be fine. If you don't, leave it a season. Or maybe see how you feel in March/April.
If you do decide to go though, honestly, from my experience you will be A-OK.
Oh, I do wear armoured pants now! Just to protect that weakened femur.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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My wife has had both hips replaced and ski's really well, she was back on her planks within 4 months. If you feel able and your set up is good (Boots and ski's well serviced) I'd say go for it!
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I have had both hips replaced in the last two years and have just got back from a weeks skiing in france. I didn't experience any real issues but was just not as fit as I thought I was. By the way I am 70 but slim and play a lot of golf. According to my surgeon you should not ski for at least 9 months after the operation, the issue is one of proprioception, when they remove the hips some of the bodies sensors get removed, so the brain has to relearn where the hips are again and that takes months. The surgeon said that even after 3 months I would be ok to ski in really good conditions but in poor visibility that's when you need other body sensors
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You know it makes sense.
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@brigand, excellent news.. welcome to snowheads
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