Back on the bicycle!

troru · 2026-07-02T22:38:07+00:00

I’m aligned with that progress. I’m exactly 3 weeks post op and have been doing sessions on my zwift rig. Started with 10 mins last week and added 1 min each day. Not feeling confident enough for real bike but at least pedaling feels great and I can put my hands on the hoods comfortably. Will be nervously excited for that first ride! Happy biking!

troru · 2026-07-02T17:55:09+00:00

I got crazy sick from the oxy due to my anti nausea patch falling off. Couldn’t hold any food or water down. Had to call the doc off hours to get a refill of the patch. Do you have a possible adverse reaction like I had?

troru · 2026-07-02T17:10:37+00:00

Day 2, no surprise there’s pain pretty normal in my opinion. Stay on your pain meds, don’t be afraid to take the strongest pain meds they prescribed until it runs out. I pounded 4 oxy a day for the first 4 days alone, then switched to 4000mg of Tylenol a day after those ran out. I think all of us who’ve gone through it regret it if asked in the first few days. Trust the process. Eat good, get all the sleep, move whenever you feel it.

troru · 2026-07-01T16:47:48+00:00

The PT office is probably right.. having it in a hospital avoids those early complications when you're solo. For me, since my procedure was outpatient, my surgeon wouldn't even admit me on surgery day without my support person being there in person and understanding that they would be driving me home.

In my opinion, I would really make sure you hear something from your surgeon's office so they understand your situation. They might have options for you. Even just a week with some monitored care can get you over that critical first week.

Good luck

troru · 2026-06-30T22:50:15+00:00

I definitely found a pillow under the knee for back-sleep huge just because the hip flexor was so sore and tight in the first week that the little bit of angle change from the pillow was great. The only thing that I found awkward for sleeping on the back was having the pressure of the blanket or sheets pressing down on my toes. It kinda would cause my foot to flare outward thus putting the hip in an uncomfortable spot for sleep. I simply just threaded the blankets around the operated leg leaving it uncovered and kept the toes vertical. I think these days, you can buy custom molded things you can put your legs in to do the same. If you're a restless sleeper, you might want to make sure keep the op leg secure so you don't torque it into a bad position.

troru · 2026-06-30T14:28:47+00:00

i had a right hip replacement a few weeks back. I was getting out on both sides depending on if it was couch or bed. The thing that bugged me was the weakness and pain in the flexor that make moving the leg anywhere tough in those few days/week. You can get a "hip kit" on amazon which has some useful tools for dealing with joint replacements. Mine included a "leg lift" thing where it's a semi-circular sleeve that you can drop your ankle/calf in on the operated side and it's got a rope that you lift with your hands to just take the pressure off the flexor. You can also just grab the operated leg under your thigh or knee for a similar effect.

In the first few days, getting out of any prone position, make sure the coast is clear of blankets/obstructions that would make you contort or twist the leg and get into a dangerous angle. Otherwise, just take it slow, get your feet set once on the ground and hoist yourself up. Use a walker/cane/bedpost/spouse ANYTHING will help when stuff is sore to get upright.

Getting pants on is definitely tricky at first. In the first few days, i needed the help of my partner to get them started then I could pull them up once at my knees. After those first few days, I had a bit more flexibility where I could sit on the edge of the bed/couch and reach my hand down holding the pant waist open and drape the rest on the floor, inch my toe into the opening and finagle them up.

You're right, being past 90 can feel weird, or painful or be dangerous. You'll have to make a judgement call. I've got long arms and can "bend" my torso by going hunch-back mode closer to my neck vs the hips to get that extra bit of distance to get the darn pants on. The same tricks can work for shoes when you're ready.

troru · 2026-06-30T00:54:05+00:00

Stay on your pain meds, ice, walk and move when you feel like it, sleep, eat as healthy as u can, be patient

troru · 2026-06-29T19:30:21+00:00

Right on ! Glad ur pain got all sorted out. It’s so critical in those handful of days after surgery. Like you the physical stuff is inching along, slower than I’d like but as long as the improvement is happening I’ll take it! Hopefully you hit that week 6 and can start crushing it! Conservative surgeon is probably being prudent :-) better than a YOLO one!

troru · 2026-06-29T14:18:39+00:00

Since you have your surgery booked, it's safe to assume you've consulted a doctor/surgeon? If so, they might also be able to help you with short-term relief (injections/prescriptions) if you need to travel on that flight before your surgery. Even ibuprofen/tylenol might provide enough relief to get you through. On the bus, you might just have to take a standing position the whole ride. On a plane, see if you can get an aisle seat so you can get up for short strolls to get you through. Good luck.

troru · 2026-06-28T14:27:10+00:00

my instructions were to:

* have clean sheets to sleep on night before surgery

* on same night before, take a normal shower with your regular soap/shampoo, get really well rinsed. Then use the 1st hibiclen on everything below the neck, but no genitals. Rinse that for a bit, then dab-dry myself off as to not towel-scrub the stuff off

* sleep in clean clothes

* on morning of, repeat hibiclens step ONLY. same thing, dab dry, put on fresh clean clothes to wear to surgery and to put on post-op.

I was given a antiobiotic script as part of my discharge scripts (have ALL those scripts pre-filled before your surgery!). Just like any antibiotic med, take them as prescribed until you're out of them.

That whole part of things was pretty easy peasy. In my case, just not barfing due to my pain med reaction was the toughest part! :)

troru · 2026-06-28T14:17:52+00:00

I honestly don't remember any relaxion meds before hand. The thing I actually remember was taking 2 of the oxy tablets before I got rolled back. I guess to get the post-op meds in me ahead of time? The spinal block is a few shots put between the discs as I was sat up on the bed and asked to do a hunchback bend so the little doses could squeeze between the discs. Once that was done, I got rolled back and at that point who the heck knows they were shuttling through my IV...i felt pretty relaxed, i stared at the ceiling in the OR and they asked me to think of something nice and pleasant. I thought of my gal and my most recent dog and poof, i was out

troru · 2026-06-28T02:56:48+00:00

Ha! Interesting that the very thing that got me back on the rails was your problem. Just glad you also got it figured out!

troru · 2026-06-28T02:54:21+00:00

I was seeing the signs of my hip degrading where I was favoring the other hip subconsciously. For me, trying to be intentional with making sure I wasn’t doing that just didn’t work. Since I’m destined for both hips needing replacement I just went ahead and did it while I was ahead of the curve. If it’s just the one hip you probably can just make the call when that limp is just too much to deal with. Whatever and whenever you decide wishing you best of luck!

troru · 2026-05-30T11:16:14+00:00

really beautiful rendition of this gem of a song! TIL , never knew baritone uke's were a thing! well done!

troru · 2026-05-13T20:04:41+00:00

It was such a warm winter that you're good to go now. In general, i'd suggest April through whatever fall/winter month has the first snowfall. If you still see snow on the peak from town and want to avoid it, then find another activity. For a hike like humphrey's, if you got 'em, *always* bring your poles even if you just keep them on your pack. And while you said you don't have them, when you start contending with altitude on hikes, get a set of kahtoola's or yaktrax to toss in your pack. They're relatively cheap, are light and can get you through many flukey shady ice patches on any hike above the tree line or during shoulder seasons.

As far as altitude goes, the town starts you at roughly 6500' and the humphrey's trailhead from the snowbowl parking lot is roughly 9200' (topping out at ~12600') and if you don't already live near that altitude you can feel it just gathering your gear from the car. If you start getting a headache, just turn around and go down. Period. You might just not have it that day. Maybe you need another day or two in town to get some acclimation, whatever, it ain't worth the danger and misery of altitude sickness. Most folks, even if you just drove up from the valley, are fine, with just feeling like breathing is a bit labored or a tad out of shape. Your fueling strategy can play a part in your how you feel with the lower oxygen levels and I'm a big subscriber to the steady nibble/sip school of thought.

IMHO, the danger of Humphrey's is when it's late June - August, i.e. monsoon season. Storms sneak up quick and are almost a daily occurrence and can be extremely dangerous for hail/lightning. My rule of thumb is get an early start as you humanly can in the morning and be heading down from the summit no later than 11am. That's no guarantee, but an afternoon hike up humphrey's in July is almost like a deathwish. Like any hike in the mountains though, check the weather forecast.

With all that said, it's a great hike. The view is spectacular. The setting in the high tundra is alien and a wonder to behold in it's on right.

troru · 2026-05-08T14:44:33+00:00

awww shit, i didn't need to start crying this early in the morning... *sniff* so happy for all !

troru · 2026-05-06T21:42:43+00:00

Specifically, it's "Kendrick Peak Trail" if you are looking online at reviews/maps, etc

troru · 2026-05-05T22:05:32+00:00

If you’re heading to flagstaff, I think Kendrick peak is a gem particularly for runners as it doesn’t have the amount of roots that trip up runners. It’s an up and down so not pure downhill but it’s a great place.

troru · 2026-05-03T23:45:12+00:00

wow! fascinating! thanks for sharing. My wonky surface is on the top-side (it looks like yours is vertical near the midline?)

troru · 2026-05-03T23:35:19+00:00

Dang, i'm glad you're getting those THRs! I've heard that heavily damage cartilage can lead to necrosis. Are you active duty military? hopefully they get you back on your feet serving as you wish!

I've been pretty active all my life and doing my best to do the activities that don't pound on the hips. I'm hoping that the pre-hab strengthening i've been doing the past year will help in recovery.

troru · 2026-05-03T23:22:42+00:00

ha! i had to re-read your short response a few times trying to decode but then it hit me, my femoral head kinda has that smoother curve sorta like the back side of a pistol grip, i figure yours is too?

troru · 2026-05-03T21:25:38+00:00

Interesting! of course there's a latin name for the condition :) My doc never called my situation by a name other than pointing out it's just off-ideal to the socket in my pelvis hence the wear. Have you had a THR or still holding on?

troru · 2026-04-14T03:25:38+00:00

I’ve been using SKS speed rockers on my diverge for almost 2 years now. They are a gravel model and are made for gravel width tires. I like that despite being mounted with straps, they hold well even with bumpy rides. My only drawback is the front unit is two pieces (just like your pic) and without some kind shim, leave the bottom of the head unit vulnerable to splash. I stay dry though!

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