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Originally Posted by MarkGoldberg
First of all, it’s an easy surgery. You will start playing golf in 6 weeks with no pain at all. (It won’t fix your game, but, you’ll be good as new).
I had mine about 15 months ago. Dr Locker did mine and was fantastic. Highly recommended. The truth is we have several good Doctors for hip replacement. The key isn’t so much the surgeon as it is the type of surgery and the facilities. There are two types of Hip Surgery Anterior and Posterior. Anterior is done in the front and is much simpler and quicker recovery. Posterior is done in the backside and they cut through lots of tissue. Recovery and pain level is higher and longer.
My surgery was at West Ocala Hospital and they were great. Caring, clean and very nice.
Again it is an easy surgery and very little pain. Respond with any questions you have.
Mark
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I agree with all of this. I had mine done 1 year ago in Overland Park Kansas (KC Area) where I still live until Fall of 2021. Anterior approach with little pain. I stopped prescription pain killers after 2 days and used only Tylenol. I could have golfed after 4-6 weeks but waited until after my 1st follow up appointment that got delayed to 7 weeks. Surgery was after noon so had to stay overnight if it had been early AM could have gone home same day. Do not delay. I am thinking about my second hip soon as it just started some slight paid although I am still walking 18 holes of golf twice per week back here where I don't have my own cart. It did not fix my golf game but made it much more enjoyable. Rehab is a piece of cake. MUCH easier than knees.