*wave* I'm back--3 months post LTHR and 2 months post RTHR 6 Replies

  Didn't want to keep thread jacking so here's my hello I'm back again post.  :)  For those who remember I had two scopes done on my left hip--right hip was destroyed while waiting for the left to…Continue

Started by B. Last reply by Norine 11 hours ago.

Painful sitting 9 Replies

Has any Hip Chick experienced pain when sitting that was resolved after hip surgery?  I am finding it increasing hard to sit.  I feel the pain in my buttock, my ischial tuberosity (sit bone), and the…Continue

Started by Ishbel White. Last reply by Ishbel White 14 hours ago.

surgery today @ HSS 2:15! 13 Replies

Hi Girls....well today is the day. Hip #2 is getting some (well, alot) of attention! Scheduled arthroscopy for FAI and Labral debridement and then the open arthrotomy to remove the big as*…Continue

Started by Jennifer B.. Last reply by Ruth Harper 14 hours ago.

New MRA and CT scan completed! 7 Replies

OK, I went to Tacoma this morning and got the rest of my tests DONE.  I had to make a $500+ co-pay!  And I got my 4th hip injection...2nd in just 7 days.  FUN FUN FUN.  I really hope my hip starts…Continue

Started by Ruth Harper. Last reply by Ruth Harper 14 hours ago.

Looking for Seattle Specific Advice 9 Replies

Hi Hip Chicks,I am new to this forum. Well, a new member that is. I have been reading it for awhile. What a great resource.I am 34. I was diagnosed with bilateral hip dysplasia 3 years ago. I have…Continue

Started by Anja Martina. Last reply by Ruth Harper 14 hours ago.

TRICARE Denials, FAI and arthroscopy 145 Replies

For all of you non-active duty TRICARE beneficiaries--please, please, please--go through the denial appeals process.  I am at the 3rd level (Lose track after awhile)--but the next level is the…Continue

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Started by Stephanie Michael. Last reply by Stephanie Michael 14 hours ago.

One week post-PAO 3 Replies

My LPAO surgery was on Monday, May 14th. I came home from the hospital on Friday. I'm seeing improvement every day. It is amazing how much can change within one day. Sometimes I am in extreme pain…Continue

Started by Mary Lynn. Last reply by Rachel D yesterday.

2 weeks and 2 days post RPAO 8 Replies

I had my PAO on 5/1. I am writing this post to encourage you ladies with upcoming PAOs. The first week was rough - but it has gotten SO much better. I am shocked at how well I am doing. I am still…Continue

Started by Rachel D. Last reply by Rachel D yesterday.

Piriformis release surgery booked 6 Replies

Piriformis release surgery booked for me! Has anyone had this done? Hi hipsters, I am 20 months and 11 months post bilateral hip surgery, FAI, microfracture and labral tears. I can honestly say the…Continue

Started by Debbie M. Last reply by Debbie M yesterday.

Hip scope scheduled for July 6th! 4 Replies

Woohoo! Finally after a year of getting no where, I finally have a date and I'm super excited. I've been dealing with knee pain and patellar instability for almost five years due to my hypermobility…Continue

Started by Katelyn Langjahr. Last reply by Katelyn Langjahr on Thursday.