ricco2623
Newbie
I never threw a frisbee or golf disc til I turned 50, now 5 years later I love this game and would say that for my age and lack of previous experience I have excelled. The biggest hold back as far as my game has been the constant pain in my left knee for years. While not so bad when actually throwing, the walking would take its toil on me. Two years ago I went to an ortho specialist and was told it was my hip, not my knee. I had been treated for knee pain for years, so imagine my surprise. So surprised in fact that I went to a second specialist and was told the same. The osteoarthritis was so advanced they said I needed a hip replacement.
Now fast forward to Thanksgiving week and I have the surgery, now a little over two weeks later I am mostly pain free (no constant pain anyway) and hopefully after the soreness gone and the therapy has done its job I will be able to return to everyday life pain free for the first time in years. Now the skinny, my biggest concern is returning to play Disc Golf. First, the 3 things to avoid after a hip surgery, Do NOT cross legs, Do NOT bend more than 90 degrees, and Do NOT twist your surgery leg. After four months these precautions will alleviate some but to what extent I am not sure. I showed my PT a video of disc golf and she was not too sure I would be able to do the motions involved. So I come here to seek out any others that have had such surgery and what can I expect. I am so determined to return I even took advantage of Grips sale to buy me a new bag for when I return. Thanks in advance.
Now fast forward to Thanksgiving week and I have the surgery, now a little over two weeks later I am mostly pain free (no constant pain anyway) and hopefully after the soreness gone and the therapy has done its job I will be able to return to everyday life pain free for the first time in years. Now the skinny, my biggest concern is returning to play Disc Golf. First, the 3 things to avoid after a hip surgery, Do NOT cross legs, Do NOT bend more than 90 degrees, and Do NOT twist your surgery leg. After four months these precautions will alleviate some but to what extent I am not sure. I showed my PT a video of disc golf and she was not too sure I would be able to do the motions involved. So I come here to seek out any others that have had such surgery and what can I expect. I am so determined to return I even took advantage of Grips sale to buy me a new bag for when I return. Thanks in advance.