Mary Lou Retton- Total Hip Replacement patient of Brian Parsley MD
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- Brian S Parsley, MD - Best Hip Replacement and Knee Replacement Orthopedic surgeon in the United States specializing in difficult hip and knee cases, located in Houston, Texas.
Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton shares her life changing story after hip replacement surgery by Brian S Parsley, MD in Houston, Texas.
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I am 2 months post op and unfortunately for me I'm just starting to walk on a cane, but I'm 54 years old and have lived with severe hip dysplasia my entire life. I received the same hip as Mary Lou and I couldn't be happier. Don't wait as long as I did. My muscles were so weak in my left leg that I literally have to learn to walk all over again. It's the best thing I ever did. I am living PAIN FREE for the first time in 35 years!
OMG I have Hip Dysplasia on my right hip. And this was an issue at birth, so now my doctor is recommending hip replacement :-( it is 2021 now I wonder what type of advances they have now?? what do you guys think thanks. :-) AND yes I have been living with pain on and off, is now that it is starting to really hurt me, I have.. a cyst on y joint, i have torn cartilage, tendons.
She's so right. Pain changes you. I suffered every day for 4 years, because in the treatment of the hip (misdiagnosed), they found out I had cancer, and I had to use all my hip treatment money to deal with that. So it was another 2 years till I could afford the hip. I was slammed up against the invisible wall of the limit of pain I could handle and still work and function as a human. But I'm a teacher - my last 4 years' worth of students have no idea who I am or what I'm really like because of the overwhelming, constant, 24/7 pain. And they're kids - they can't even imagine it, so they can't understand (thank God they can't). So glad it's done. I'm on Day 11, been off pain meds since Day 3. Happy!!!!
Ashton, I hope you are much better now. Thank you for educating our children.
Thank you so much for being a teacher! I hope you are still pain free! My friend just had this surgery today. I pray his outcome is good. Bless you!
Wow I'm yet to have mine done
I am so happy for you - bless you. The pain is something nobody understands, when you can't take a single step. I hope you blossom into the person you're supposed to be very soon. I wish you well ⚘🌈🦋
@@lyngriffin2150 What sweet things to say. The surgery fixed everything on that side and it's been a new world. And still cancer free.
Thank you for sharing your story.I am 55 yrs old and I have been in the same kind of pain for a long time. But i am scheduled for total hip replacement. June 12th 2017. This video has made me feel so much better about going through the surgery. Thank you.
I am 51 and I am told that THR is an option. My gait is off like Mary Lou's was in the beginning of video, well maybe not that bad. I was also a gymnast as a child and very active, I totally feel her denial. I am very glad she put this out for us to see. Are you walking like she did and going down stairs like she was sideways? I can still go down straight. I pray everything goes well with your surgery, I am still very scared :-(
Tina Smith how’d it go?? Prayers to you! 🙏🏼💖🤸🏻♀️
Got my new hip June 21'2018 doing so much better no more pain riding, motorcycle no pain and its only been two weeks ago.
☺👍
Did you have the Mako robotic HR?
At the age of 60 I had bi lateral hip operation, just under two years ago. 100% successful. This was a NHS job at the Golden Jubilee Hospital Glasgow. I few back to Orkney and walked onto a ferry within 4 days . The key things are attitude of mind, and obsessive physiotherapy. Walk move and exercise.
My brother is 6 weeks out and still in a lot of pain at the end of the day. It's not a cake walk folks. Healing takes time and pain can last a year or longer...
This was a great video to watch prior to my anterior hip replacement at HSS in Manhattan! I'm 5 weeks post surgery and I can't believe how the pain is gone after 5 years of dealing with it! I had an incredible surgeon perform the hip replacement - Dr. Alexiades at HSS. Most important thing is to do your research and find a wonderful surgeon! Great video....and spot on! So encouraging! Life changing!
Your video inspired me to get hip replacement! I did gymnastics and played football with my brothers. watching this I was totally amazed how you felt before and after surgery. I was not sleeping and now only 3 months I am back to my trainer and can't believe how strong I am. You are beyond amazing! Thank you so much for this video love!
The pain overcame my fear!
WAS JUST LIKE YOU AFTER SURGERY
HAPPY AND ALIVE!
Hip revival.. I have a brand new hip post op two days- take it easy don’t celebrate to soon.
Both of my parents had hip replacement surgery
And it really helped them live a pain free retirement
Getting my right hip replaced on August 6th at the age of 55. The pain definitely over rides the fear. Feeling very hopeful after seeing this. Thank you!
How are you doing? I need to have
I am having surgery in the next few weeks for a total hip replacement my left hip. I am so nervous about it and I saw your story. Now when I get nervous about it I watch your video and it gives me the courage to do this. I am ready to do it and get it over with. I have such mixed feelings, I want to do it so I can walk without a walker and so the pain will just go away! I know this is the thing to do but still scared about it
How did it go how are you doing? Did you rehab good?
Bea Loesch I am just like you. I see a hip specialist tomorrow and I am scared to death. I'm so scared.
Did Mary Lu have anterior or posterior? This is why I am trying to figure out. I go to the hip surgeon tomorrow I am scared to death
Tim how did your consultation go?
Mary Lou, thank you for this video. I’m facing the same thing in a few weeks and I needed those encouraging words. It is one thing to hear from a doctor. Something different coming from a patient.
In 2018, Dr Parsley did both my hips. I still remember -- upon learning that he had done Mary Lou Retton's hips -- I asked him: "Will I be able to do vaults and somersaults after my surgery?" He told me -- "No. But you will be able to walk without a cane." And that was a good enough result for me. And to this day, I thank the Good Lord Above for bringing Dr. Brian Parsley into my life. It truly was -- as the former gymnast (and fellow Longhorn) put it -- "MIRACULOUS." It was basically a life-changing event. Thanks again to Dr Parsley and the staff at the M-HOSH (Memorial Hermann Orthopedic and Surgical Hospital)
I'm watching this two weeks and three days post op and I've already walked into my surgeon's office with no walker, no cane, driving myself there. I'm fifty six years old and weigh 250, and I can't believe how well I have recovered. Yes, there's some surgical pain but never once has it been worse than the average day before.
I’m still cryin.. love this woman. She was americas sweetheart when I was growing up and she and lived up to the worlds expectation her whole life. She Will be top 5 Wheaties Royalty for life. A true role model for boys and girls. I hate that she suffered so much..
I needed this. My knees started going bad at 45 I’m 50 now I too was a gymnast in my youth
Was Mary Lou Retton's surgery anterior? Or other version.
I'm with her... tired of cane (I named "max")... I'm still scared about surgery. PT, cortisone injections, guided hip shot that lasted 3 months. My kidneys and liver have to be tired of all the pain pills and shots! My main reason to get it done. To stop the heavy meds.
You go girl!!! Champion as ever was
I got a call today & was told they have a cancellation and can I go in on the 27th April (now 16th). After having arthritic pain for a few years and a total collapse of my left hip although I'm a bit scared I'm more I need this to get my life back to some sort of normality. My grandson will be 3 in May & I've never really been able to take him places and play with him properly. That will be fantastic. Fingers crossed all goes well. 🤞
Getting ready in 4 weeks for THR and reconstruction at age 56. My recovery will be complicated by the fact that I had a major stroke 7 years ago and my paralyzed side is getting the new hip. Those exercises look impossible for someone who is paralyzed. I cannot use a walker or crutches because of the paralyzed arm on that side. Mary Lou inspires me a lot.
Really respect this little lady !!!
Well thank you for posting this. I’m having my right hip replaced on the 24th of January, and having watched the surgery on-line, I have been a bit apprehensive regarding pain levels, recovery times, outcomes, etc. this video has helped to calm one’s nerves
I was born with hip dysplasia & thank God my family & doctor discovered it in 1964. They fought for correction of it. 55 years later I start to have hip pain. Now I need to find a doctor who will listen & prescribe the appropriate tests & treatment.
I hate to be Johnny Rain-cloud, but a couple of dislocations a decade post surgery has changed my life and I would implore you all to be VERY CAREFUL!!!!!!
how did the dislocation happen?
Wow, Mary Lou Retton. Great to see her enjoying her life.
Thank for this, I have my hip replacement in 4 days
Thank you so much for your story. I can identify with you as someone who enjoys sports and a lifetime of activity to not be able to get up off the floor. God bless you!
Nice to know someone went exactly through what I did. I was very reluctant but had to do it, no other alternative. Thank you, I did it, too,
This video did a very good job of easing my fear of total hip replacement surgery. I am 3 days post surgery and getting around pretty well. I'm still using a walker for balance at this point but i'm not having any trouble getting around. My doctor did the anterior approach surgery on my left hip. I have less pain now then when I went into surgery. As of right now, my left quad is super weak and feels like its cramped up. Onward and upward from here!
I'll need to share this with my family; I'm getting THR in two weeks, and I think everyone around me is more scared than I am.
I'd like to know more about Retton's implant: ceramic, metal or poly? Head diameter (28, 32 or 36mm)? And why were those choices appropriate for her vs other options.
Thanks, PDB.
We have to re examine some of these high impact sports we're doing in our youth. Been there done that.
Mary was my Hero growing up.
I had no idea... .. ! in 2010 I could run 6 miles with a 40 pound weight vest. Just before my 3rd tour to Iraq in that same year I did 5 miles in 45 minutes at FT Dix, NJ. Last year it took an hour to walk 3 miles. I need to recover before ski season. Thanks to all. It is a good thing that I have Six Million Dollars!
Thank you so much. I underwent my THR in 2012. Sidelined my marathon event,running in general and skiing. How I still miss skiing. But I dont miss the pain! God bless you
I just had hip replacement surgery two days ago, Tried to do without pain killers, and it's impossible.
Both the hips got fractured of my mom is it possible? She did not fell though. Is surgery available for the hips replacement at the same time? what will the duration of complete bed rest with no movement? please answer
I have watched this video so many times.Im in so much pain with my right hip.It runs my life i cant do anything or go anywhere with my family that requires walking. I dont really know what to do.Should i need surgery how will my rent get paid who will drive me to therapy.Please pray for me anybody out there.thankyou
Praying for you. If your company doesn't offer short-term disability, look into products like Aflac which can help support you while you are out of work. Depending on your job you could go back in 5 weeks (I did). Good luck to you. The surgery will absolutely improve your life.
@@lisaanderson3549 thanks for offering your advice. You reminded me that I have Aflac. Sometimes we forget about our short term disability insurances that we have at work.
SoGlossyTv, sometimes your doctor or hospital can arrange for an at-home physical therapist for a week or two. Don't give up.
I’m not going to get to come to see you because I’m out of network. So have no idea what to do now. I quest some people just don’t get to see good doctor.
Wow she did a lot with that hip before it wore out! Wonderful second chance painfree!
Was it performed as anterior, lateral or posteriorly approach ?
I go for right hip in Oct. then 4-6 weeks later the left side. I'm scared to death right now.....
If a hip replacement is only good for 10 years or 10,000 miles whichever comes first. How many hip replacements can a person get w/o severe complications???
I just meet someone had total knee replacement from DR. Brian and he get the surgery on May 2019 and today is July 12/2019 he going to the gym to work out and skating after that that’s 2 months after surgery I was like men I wish I know Dr Brian before I had my total knee replacement surgery in 2012 with anther doctor my surgery was very bad painful for long years and I’m going to see Dr ,Brian to fix my surgery problems that I have from anther doctor
Oylmpic Gold Medalist: CHECK
Shows sad life with bad hip:CHECK
Shows depressed daughters:CHECK
Has Surgery:CHECK
Shows progress:CHECK
i remember the 1980 Olympics go USA
No, Mary Lou, you hadn’t tried everything. We’ve been regenerating your types of issues successfully for almost 3 decades (no stem cell).
My heroine !¡
I'm waiting to have mine in a month I cant wait seeing this video made me cry because I can relate to all of it except the recovery part lol
I just had hip replacement surgery two days ago and it is not as painful as I thought it would be. I think I am feeling better already.
Gitsie007 I’m getting ready; soon thanks for the hope!
That is awesome. Need get my right hip replacement. The pain just won't stop. Need to get it done
Five weeks out and I feel stronger than I have in years!
@@CarolT4SF Me too, after several months of pain, not being able to put on socks, struggling to get off the couch, I had my left hip replaced last March. I feel 20 years younger and will only get better! Hardly any pain at all after the surgery.
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I go for mine in a week and this video gives me so much hope. it had me crying. i pray mine goes well as hers did! i want my life back! :(
luv2PonDeFlo 2 weeks now and walking with the cane progressing well. First 3 days are challenging but you begin to feel the difference. If only I can get rid of this limp. It feels like my new hip is higher. But I'm sure the hip is still healing because each day I walk much better. Minimal pain. Just the healing now. Once this limp goes I'm set. Doing my daily exercises which is a must. I did it and whoever is considering it. You can do it!! In hind sight recovery is not what I thought it would be. It has been a positive process. I'm doing well. I'm somewhat limited still to some exercises but everyone progress at their own pace. Can't wait to continue to see how it heals. It's really amazing.
How did things go?
I go for my total hip,replacement on March 3-2020. I injured it in 1992 and i have procrastinated all these years. I really can’t get much worse. I kept stalling because I was told I am a complex case and there were some surgeons who wouldn’t touch me or said they “might” be able to aliviate some of the pain, but couldn’t do anything about my range of motion restrictions. I basically take a little bigger than baby steps and can’t open my legs apart more than a foot. It’s like they lock. I can’t stand still for more than about 10 minutes or I cease right up and can’t lift my legs more than about 6”. I am getting the second one done about 3 months later. I Pray I have a success story like this woman.
@@MrMylove29 I am thinking of you. Would like give us an update. I really hope it's good news and that you had a successful recovery
Mary Lou, thanks for the clip, I feel better having this in 2 weeks. I am ready.
I had anterior hip replacement in June and I'm doing great! I wish I had had it done years ago. If you need it, go for it!!
thank God for anterior!!!! posterior is horrible compared to it!!!
Thank you
I had 2 THR on the same day. She is exactly right on - when the pain outrides the fear - you are ready. I was much worse off than she was, though, and could no longer walk at all Not even one step. I also had congenital hip dysplasia. Now? It is as if I never had a problem. I returned to work as a nurse on my feet for 8 hours five weeks post op. No restrictions. The best thing I ever did - my surgeon gave me my life back.
Hi..How r u now..is it everything ok for u..I'm in confusion n in fear because I have to go through 2THR maybe this yr..pls give it feedback
Valli
I had my second thr a year ago.
It’s routine and it works
Did mine outpatient!
Home by noon and walking!
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WOW holly smokes!!! that is great!!! NEWS!! I have Hip Dysplasia on my right hip. it is starting to hurt really bad. and back in 2019 my wife had to take me to the EMERGENCY room to see what was going on. and then earlier this year, 2021 in January, seeing this vid gives me a lot of hope I am only 32 years old. :-/
I really needed to read this.... Thank you! Glad your back to your normal life with out all that horrible pain! 👍🤯
had THR 11 years ago....99% of the time you forget it's even a thing
I am afraid of getting one o]honestly :-(
@@Hotdrboy88 im getting my right hip replaced Wednesday. I will come back and share my experience with you. Don't be afraid. Im looking forward to being out of this pain.
@@jarod3371 the recovery sucks
@@jarod3371 Thank you 🙏 Wishing you a speedy & Safe Recovery !! And please do come back and share with me how your doing and feeling.
@@firestormlivingsolutions Why..? Are you ok?
Thank you for this video Mary Lou! . I’m getting my THR in 4 days. Im only 52. As a competitive figure skater for years I learned to work through the pain too. You feel like you just need to be tougher. I got my first MRI on my left hip 20 years ago and I found out I had a labral tear in my cartilage that cushions the hip joint. I’ve been suffering from intermittent hip pain for 30 years! She’s absolutely right. The pain far outweighs my fear now. I have no doubt it’s time. I think I forgot how to walk without limping. I can’t wait to feel normal again.
Im lucky to be able to do a lap around my tiny apartment. Im acared but it hurts worse than anything and I have had hemrroid surgery! Mine is in 6 weeks...I live alone..so taking care of 2 cats and a bunny is going to suck. But my hip is grinding bone on bone. Its like hamberger around the joint. Ortho doc said" your arthritis is really bad. I hope the pain is less....
6 weeks out of surgery. A-mazing how I feel and how rapid I'm recovering. Extremely grateful. Advice... adhere to your physical barrier limitations ... but also exercise as suggested. Rest well and you'll soon feel better than ever!😊✌❤
I’ve had both done - age 56 and 57. Best decision ever
As a former ice skater I had two really destroyed hips. I just had them both replaced eleven weeks apart. What a difference! I understand what you went through to not have the surgery. The pain affects everything in your life. I waited way too long, but it is over now and I no longer have that grinding pain! I am so glad you will be out of pain also!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TESTIMONY, I REALLY NEEDED TO SEE YOUR COMMENT. I NEED HIP & SHOULDER SURGERY. I THANK YOU SINCERELY. 🐑❣🦋. 11/25/2022. @12:10AM.
I'm 27 years old ..and i need hip replacement ..you give me hope 🙏
Did you get yours yet? Im about to
@@jslays11 did u get yours yet ? I'm scared 😔
Oh crap, I’ve already had both knees replaced at 43......now I need my right hip replaced at 51 😱
I had THR 3 1/2 weeks ago and my recovery has been great. I am now walking by myself without a walker. It is only a few feet though. It doesnt hurt either. It did a little bit the first few days. They--the physical therapist at the hospital had me walking the same day. Before the surgery my ability to walk was getting worse and worse.
Champions like Mary Lou give so much to do what they do at such a high level in the sport. I am glad you could help this wonderful champion regain her mobility. I remember watching her in the Olympics in 1984. What an inspiration! Glad to see her out of pain and recovering.
What a great story! Brought tears to my eyes. I just had Anterior RHR three weeks ago. I hear conflicting thoughts regarding physical therapy. That less is more and not as important as one would think. Then we watch this and see lots of PT going on. I've read of many who got a bit too vigorous too fast thus slowing up their recovery. What are your thoughts? Thanks!
Had anterior THR 2/6/18 (3 days ago) and came home yesterday. I am feeling pretty good already. Most of the day 1 Tylenol LG about every 5 hours does the trick but I take 1 Tramadol before bed to ensure a good nights sleep. Results will surely vary.
I am 300 pounds of pure muscle of course lol, and that will probably slow down my return to full activity. I feel like I can already put 200 lb on the leg with NO NOTICEABLE PAIN but more than that, I feel. Obviously if I weighed less, the potential for rapid return is almost unbelievable.
This is my most first such operation but I think it speaks highly of the anterior approach. If your pain cannot be controlled with medication and surgery is an option, there is simply no decision to it. Do not let fear cause you serious disability.
I’ve seen some information saying if your BMI is too high anterior is not a good option. did that ever come up in discussion before? I’m concerned because I definitely overweight. That concerns me because I would prefer the interior from everything I’ve read
@@ellengilbertson2965 My doctor chose anterior even though I'm pretty big. Apparently he got a workout doing the surgery but I have no complaints.
her problem was congenital though, not from gymnastics. Gym obviously didn't help but it wasn't the cause.
I just had total hip replacement 3 weeks ago, I feel like a new person.
Thanks for this vid. Left hip in about 4 hours, lol. Glad to see Mary Lou on the elliptical, as I have one at home. I haven't been able to even mount it for about three years.
Thank you for sharing. I'm a professional dancers it gets the story exactly the same. Gives me hope to go through with the surgery
I had a hip replacement a month ago everything has gone smooth ,I would recommend it ,the pain has been low im glad I did it
Wow
I'm Two weeks post op and now I start feeling good , walking freely without any help and NO pain !!!! I used to be a gymnast to and later i switched to dance ..very heavy on the joints !! I'm glad I did the surgery and can't wait to full recovery !! Congrets to Dr Parsley and to Mary Lou !!!!!!
Can anyone imagine what people went thru when there was no such thing as electricity or medicine ? I don't know the pain of simple walking because I never had such a problem but those who have the pain can explain the daily dread of walking. I ask them can they imagine the ancient and medieval times people who walked in pain what it was like ?????
I always say that about many medical issues. My GF had a benign cyst on her ovary. While today that does not seem like too big of deal. She knew something was wrong because she would start to get up in the night having to go to the rest room but then not being able to go. The cyst had gotten so large it was pushing her bladder to the side blocking the urine from leaving the bladder. After she would get up walk around then she could go a little bit then a bit more. Now 100+ years ago a diagnosis and surgery to remove would have been unlikely and she probably would have died a painful miserable death. This day and age, she had outpatient surgery and was back in normal routine in a week. Amazing.
How many other Olympic gymnasts are gonna need hip replacement surgery.when they are older due to the unnatural pounding on their prepubescent and adolescent bodies?
ttkjv2015 That’s what I say. That & knee (TNR’s) for the figure skaters. *Cries*
No different than any other athlete that has done very strenuous training. It doesn't matter the sport. It all takes its toll in the long run. I know having been a javelin thrower in my young life.
She said she has "hip displasia" which I think is not caused by heavy sports, more likely a birth defect.
Everything has risks. I hogged,did marathons. Yeah I needed a hip replacement but my resting heartrate is still 54. Heart healthy better than obese.
This is exactly what I have needed to see! I have scheduled my hip replacement for one week from today and this gives me so much hope!! It eases my fears! Thank you!!
I have just had surgery and its amazing, walking with a cane 2 hours after and no pain at all.Its a week on and just a bit of stiffness @62 years of age I just feel brand new.Good luck to anyone undergoing this surgery, but it would truly change your life and totally pain free
The pain after 4 years did it for me. simple things became a real struggle. I walked exactly the same way as you did. I experienced alot of the same as you did pre-op and post- op. The one thing I will say, the pain is 100% gone outside of the incision. My muscle memory is returning slowly but surely. Its almost like learning how to walk again correctly. Im 53 years old and have regrets going threw with the surgery, I really had no other option but surgery. Your rehab is very important and I cant stress that enough. YOU HAVE TO DO THE REHAB! Im extremely active and workout 4 days aweek so this wasn't an issue for me. Im glad to see others are having the same success as myself. My doc was fantastic, Dr. William Hozack out of The Rothman Institute in Philadelphia. Good luck to anyone thinking about hip replacement. It really did give me my life back.
George, I'm in South Jersey. I'm 51 and may have to get this done. I have so many questions. I am active and I want to be able to return to work also. Do you know of any people I can talk to or any support groups for this?
Hi @@steve4321able, yes I'm getting very close to having the surgery. My hip/pelvic joint pain is 24/7 and I cant get more than 2 to 3 hours of continuous sleep without feeling the pain. I also have a ton of questions mainly about resuming my physical fitness, like some long distance running and weight lifting. Have you had the surgery?
Most folks handle a THR very well . The first one is the easiest your recovery time and pain levels are minimal in most cases . For me that was the case my first replacement in 1995 went very well I was extremely happy . By 2008 my insert had become lose as the insert shaft started to slowly move down past the original position also becoming painful to walk / sit / stand etc . By Sep 2008 I was in having a revision THR #2 . That went very well at the time but to my dismay by 2018 / 2019 the shaft was on the move once again this time it moved 20 mm plus down my thigh bone ( femur ) resulting in a very painful times . Today is the 29th of June 5 days after my 3rd THR all have been on the left side . I must add that my hip suffered congenital dislocation from birth resulting in the left hip being premature ( No socket & out of shape femur head ) . At 13 I had bone grafts to the area in order to produce a socket for the femur to be seated into . And that's why at 47 years old I've had 3 THR Along with a number of bone graft . I have always worked and even raced bmx for many years as a jr . But as an older man it just gets harder and longer to recover . This bad run has nothing to do with the materials used or the surgeons as I've had two of the best orthopedic surgeons in Australia . W Huffan ( Bill ) / S Williams whom I cant be more grateful too cheers . Please take care out there .
Great PSA from a great warrior! Thanks Mary! I went through the same thing you after growing up playing ice hockey my whole life and then suffering chronic hip pain that was mis-diagnosed. Finally got my left hip done at age 42 and should have done it at 35. When I started feeling the signs on the right hip, I didn’t wait as long. I’m now 52 and about to get my second hip done and can’t wait! I remember how much better my left hip felt immediately after coming out of surgery.
I watched this before my hip replacement, last June 2022, now September 2023, I have to agree with her, I have a new life!! I will never regret having it done! I’ve got my life back!! 🥰 way to go Mary Lou!!
Wow I had no ideal she went through this... Well, God bless her She deserves to be happy. Thank you Mary Lou for all the great memories an I wish you all the best life has to offer you!
Korn Hole absolutely
Mary Lou I'm so glad everything went good for you cause my hip replacement went bad and I know what you mean when you can do anything like you used to cause mine went bad and I have no life good luck to you
when you can't walk and have a limp.so bad and can't do what you always did it's bad I'm so glad your hip replacement went good Mary Lou cause I'm.still the same
Mary Lou Retton got a Biomet Magnum metal-on-metal hip, became their paid spokesperson, and later sued them for damages after the device was recalled by the FDA. This information has been mostly scrubbed from the internet, but its still mentioned in legal filings (see Plaintiffs, ALAN ROSSI, MD; JAMES MILLARD; and ELLEN PARDEE, Washington State Superior Court).
Just had mine done a month ago. I'm walking without help and without a limp. I was an all around athlete, including some gymnastics and I'm concerned about a permanent loss of range of motion. I was a great skier before, and it sounds like I should be able to return to that, but I'd like to be able to pull my knee up to my chest, cross my legs comfortably in any position, and do the splits (well, pretty close anyway)... but I'm not certain how much of those I'll be able to regain the ability to do. But I'll find out -- on my bucket list is a full twisting back layout on skis (might turn out to be the actual bucket... LOL -- wish me luck!!).
DC good for you I hope I get my life back aswell this hobbling along with a cane like im 125yrs old and every step includes pain. Im getting both done because ive worn them out.
How old are you?
Oh my, she waited so long to have it done! I had only two years of hip pain, and because I'm 62, got it done NOW, rather than wait and see how much I could take. I'm three weeks post-OP, and SO HAPPY that I get to move freely in my last decades of life!
I am end stage osteoarthritis and the pain is unbearable afte over a year of groin and hip pain. This is encouraging and I hope to get this done soon
I hope you have had this done. I had THR January 31, but my other hip went about 6 weeks ago. I immediately had another THR scheduled for September 11. I would have done it sooner, but I had already had a cortisone shot and had to wait three months till surgery. I am in constant pain. I don't know how anyone can wait.
Faster and better minimaly invasive, out-patient hip replacement. Look for a surgeon who does this procedure.
Appreciate you doing this video for us girls and now it's my turn now I'm not so scared now that I've seen you Marylou
What device did they put inside you ??
I'm 56 and I've had 2 hip replacements playing tennis 4 days a week for 10 years on hard courts probably did it. I feel great now my tip be active right after the op and keep the weight down.
2023 had two hips anterior....within 10 months...walking perfect after 3 weeks....
Teary eyed as I type, I have been in that 6 month stage as of now however, I did get stem cell injections in Columbia in May so it is just at 6 months but all my daily trips to gym, massage, swimming and hot/cold packs not improving. My left hip was replaced 7 years ago and I am still pain free and could not be more pleased but you must put in the work. This Division 1 swimmer from the late 70's 80's believes that we were sadisticly [sic] over training and all! my mates I stay in contact with have exact same issues and it is not all arthritis though that is what all the M.D.'s want to convince you of. So i am beginning the process of my right hip being replaced and I only chant the outcome is the same as the left. Also had a shoulder surgery which was successful 6 years ago, that was a real bugga. Thanks Mary Lou, Rich in Cali.
God Bless YOU Mary Lou , I am praying for you that God will heal YOU Now with your rare pneumonia . 🙏💙
Had mine done 7 weeks ago. Not doing as good as I'd hoped but I worked on Caterpillars for 30 years and my hip is just one of many body parts that are worn out.
God Bless You! my sister has suffered like you have and she's finally going to get to hip replacement surgery tomorrow. your story is such an inspiration! thank you
We’ll if one of the greatest gymnasts did it I guess I can
Ive got to have it done. In so scared but she makes it look so simple
And then the hip replacement was recalled because it was poisoning people, and she sued the company and got a big settlement.
I was diagnosed with bilateral osteoarthritis at 36 years old in 1998. Right hip worse than left ( bone on bone for past 5 years) I'm not gonna be able to hold out much longer. The pain, stiffness and loss of range of motion affect so many aspects of your life. I have fought it for so long because the replacements have a finite lifespan and I fear living my final years in a wheelchair more than the surgery itself. But, I'm suffering so much that I will have to do it very soon and let the chips fall where they may. My brother had both of his hips replaced in one year at the age of 48. ( metal on metal 😢). At least I have made it to almost 57. Thank you Mary Lou for sharing your story and giving inspiration
You deserve to be pain free! How are you doing...Did you have the surgery?
Mary Lou continued to amaze us. Her enthusiasm and all-around positivity is like a light in the dark. Glad to hear she's doing well!
Mary Lou, your story helped me with my decision; my condition and story was very similar (see RUclips video). Almost 2 years ago, I had bilateral total hip replacement outpatient anterior approach and I'm doing fantastic. My passion is snow skiing specifically moguls. Thank you.
Mary lou why did you retire from gymnastics and the Olympics
Yeah 6 months denial to a surgical waiting list...I'm still creeped out at the thought of something alien in me.
I am having a Total Hip Replacement on May 8th, wish me luck! I am a little scared as to the outcome but I am looking foward to be pain free. Thank you for uploading this video.
How did you do?
And Kirk , how are you and your hip doing now? Are you able to exercise like you did in the past...please let me know because I'm getting close to having surgery. Thank you.
I go in tomorrow morning at 5:45am, prayers please.
Andrew Hunt Sr - I hope all went well. Stay strong 💪.
I go in for my hip replacement in may. Only thing is my Dr. had zero bedside manners,and explained nothing about what would be done or material used.Actually turned down surgery because he told me it’s as worse as it’s going to get.Not true! A month later it made a turn for the worse and could hardly walk and got a steroid shot that lasted about a month.So I decided it was time to get that replacement. Still not crazy about the orthopedic doing my surgery but have heard he is very good.Guy actually walked out of the office and said the nurse would be in to let me out when I was asking him questions.Guy think he’s god or something.
I had total hip replacement in my left hip a year ago. It has changed my life! I had hereditary osteoarthritis, and the pain was so bad for years. I never got injections. I just guess I never knew and just put up with the pain. I found the best ortho surgeon money could buy in my area. He has literally given me my life back.