Originally Posted by
Witterings
I had a nasty fall with the right hip taking a large impact in the summer ... whilst it didn't stop me doing anything it was incredibly sore for a long perdiod of time like a bad bruise ... strangely enough I even notice it 2/3 weeks but this thread has just made me realise it's gone ....
In the other hip after 1 1/2 years problem free it suddenly started playing up and for a year was often "uncomfortable" 2 days after a ride, the problems started as my distance increased and I was messing around with saddle height, I've recently lowered my saddle a bit and the last 8 or so rides have been back to trouble free cycling so fingers crossed.
Glad I found this thread....
Hi I'm Dave from Sydney Australia, almost 60 and in the process of preparing myself, mostly mentally for my left hip replacement.
It's mainly from Osteo-arthritis that I'm getting it done and not from bone on bone from sporting wear n tear, more from my job sitting down for up to 12 hour days.
My range of motion is really bad, haven't been able to reach my left foot for 3 years now.
I do love riding my touring bike, mostly commuting to and from work which is really only 2.5 mile each way but it's usually the only exercise I've been able to do as I limp really bad...my workmates started calling me the 'Penguin' as in the one from Batman series. LoL.
I do feel my hip restriction on my bike but as its non weight bearing, it's not real painful when pedalling.
I also carry 2 Ortleib panniers on the back and handlebar bag all the time.
I would like to report in from time to time to tell of my progress if anyone would be interested.
I go in to hospital for operation on Thursday January 16, 2020, about 3 weeks from yesterday...gotta say I'm quite nervous about it as this is the first major operation for me. Yikes
My goal and dream is to eventually get into bike touring.
Hopefully one day touring the Japanese countryside. I want to do some of the USA one day.
cheers
brumby33
(Dave)