In this Episode, I shared my experiences with metal detectors at security checkpoints, including at airports, government buildings, hospitals, and even amusement parks.

There are basically 3 types of metal detectors

• Wands, which detect metal
• Walk-Through Metal Detectors, which detect metal
• Full Body Scanners, which detect metal and non-metal items

Each of these can be of different quality and have settings such that there are degrees of detection and effectiveness. Other than at airports, my hips rarely trigger any alarm or warrant further screening.

Early on with my hips, I was more concerned about the airport screenings and causing a scene with security. When I started travelling after surgery, I tried using the Walk-Through Metal Detectors at airports, but the alarm typically sounded. After my explanation, I was then directed to either go through the Full Body Scanner or have a physical pat-down.

Over time, I bypassed the Walk-Through Metal Detector and I learned to simply mention that I have metal without the need to explain the hip implants. The Full Body Scanner or the hand pat-down at the airport are both viable options to get through security. When I get directed to a Full Body Scanner machine, I routinely politely decline and opt for the hands-on screening of a Transportation Security Officer. I have altered my preferred methods at various times in the past 10 years.

Surgical implants are relatively common and odds are that the security personnel will be able to discreetly get you screened and on to your destination in a reasonable about of time.

Thanks for joining THE HIP REPLACEMENT PODCAST.

New hips. New you. Let’s go.

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-Chris

LINKS

Download my Top 12 Tips for Hip Replacement Patients here

Get my book, NEW STEEL here - available in hardcover, paperback, eBook and audio versions (Amazon referral link)

Learn more about Chris Bystriansky here

Watch the Podcast on YouTube here

Welcome to The Hip Replacement Podcast – a show by a hip replacement patient FOR hip replacement patients, their families and friends. Whether you're preparing for surgery, in recovery, or just looking to move and live better — you're in the right place.

In this Episode, I shared different nerve sensations in the front and outsides of my upper thighs that I experienced in the years following surgery. This was due to the entry point of the surgery that cut or disrupted the nerves in the area.

As time passed after surgery, I had the following sensations:

• Numbness with periods of burning
• Numbness with periods of itching
• Numbness that decreased over time

About 75% of the feeling has returned.

Thanks for joining THE HIP REPLACEMENT PODCAST.

New hips. New you. Let’s go.

Please subscribe, leave a review and share the podcast with others to help it grow.

-Chris

LINKS

Download my Top 12 Tips for Hip Replacement Patients here

Get my book, NEW STEEL here - available in hardcover, paperback, eBook and audio versions (Amazon referral link)

Learn more about Chris Bystriansky here

Watch the Podcast on YouTube here

Welcome to The Hip Replacement Podcast – a show for hip replacement patients by a hip replacement patient.

In this Episode, I shared how I returned to a favorite activity. For me, the activity was golf but it doesn’t matter what the activity is. Look for ways to modify, if necessary, in order to get back to that activity. Being active and healthy are key to maintaining our hips and living our best lives after surgery.

I returned to Golf with the following modifications:

• Don’t rush back. Make sure the healing process has time
• I don’t carry my bag when I walk anymore. I use a push/pull cart
• Slightly open my front foot. This allows me to torque my hip without causing discomfort

I also returned to Running with these modifications:

• Soft shoes for running
• Landing on the balls of my feet rather than my heels
• Shorter strides
• Running on softer surfaces like grass, dirt or gravel and avoiding surfaces like concrete
• Alternating between running and walking. There’s no requirement in any event to run the entire distance. If you can cover the distance in the allowed time, use whatever method you desire.

Consider alternative activities that are less impactful to your hips. The important thing is to return to a good level of activity. You may meet new people, get healthier and discover an unknown passion.

Thanks for joining THE HIP REPLACEMENT PODCAST.

New hips. New you. Let’s go.

Please subscribe, leave a review and share the podcast with others to help it grow.

LINKS

Download my Top 12 Tips for Hip Replacement Patients here

Get my book, NEW STEEL here (Amazon referral link)

Learn more about Chris Bystriansky here

Watch the Podcast episode here on YouTube

Welcome to The Hip Replacement Podcast – a show by a hip replacement patient FOR hip replacement patients, their families and friends.

Whether you're preparing for surgery, in recovery, or just looking to move and live better — you're in the right place.

In this Episode, I shared the tools I’ve used in my recovery and continue to use today, more than 10 years following surgery.

-But first a Big Announcement

We now have a YouTube channel so you can watch the video of the podcast episodes. This is perfect for this episode where I show the tools I’ve used. Go to The Hip Replacement Podcast YouTube Channel here.

Here is the list of tools I discussed.

Please be aware that the links may be Referral Links. This means that if you purchase something using the links, the seller pays something small to help support the podcast for the referral. There is no additional cost to you whether you purchase something using the link or not using the link. I use or have used each of the tools I discussed and would not recommend or talk about them if I did not find them valuable to my recovery. The links may direct to a newer version of the model I discussed.

• Stretch Out Strap (Amazon)
• Tiger Tail roller (Amazon)
• Foam Roller - Basic- Firm (Amazon)
• Roller Textured – Extra Firm - Black – 31” (Rumble Roller)
• Roller Textured – Original - Blue – 12” (Rumble Roller)
• SmartWatch – Forerunner 945 (Garmin)
• Vibration Roller – Vyper (HyperIce)
• Percussion Handheld Massager – Hypervolt (HyperIce)
• Normatec Legs / Compression Boots (HyperIce)

Thanks for joining THE HIP REPLACEMENT PODCAST.

New hips. New you. Let’s go.

Please subscribe, leave a review and share the podcast with others to help it grow.

-Chris

LINKS

Download my Top 12 Tips for Hip Replacement Patients here

Get my book, NEW STEEL here - available in hardcover, paperback, eBook and audio versions (Amazon Referral Link)

Learn more about Chris Bystriansky here

Watch the Podcast on YouTube Here

Welcome to The Hip Replacement Podcast – a show by a hip replacement patient FOR hip replacement patients, their families and friends.

Whether you're preparing for surgery, in recovery, or just looking to move and live better — you're in the right place.

In this Episode, I shared the top 5 aches and pains I get, even 10-plus years after surgery. These include the front of my hips, IT bands, hip on longer leg side, knee on shorter leg side and most recently, ankle on the shorter leg side.

Know that you may have more control over the aches and pains than you initially realize. By identifying the origin of the pain and then taking action to minimize or eliminate it, you may likely return to living your best pain-free life. Working with a physical therapist or checking with your surgeon for appropriate exercises is recommended. If necessary, there may be videos online from credible professionals with exercises and stretches to address your needs.

Thanks for joining THE HIP REPLACEMENT PODCAST.

New hips. New you. Let’s go.

Please subscribe, leave a review and share the podcast with others to help it grow.

-Chris

LINKS

Download my Top 12 Tips for Hip Replacement Patients here

Get my book, NEW STEEL here - available in Hardcover, Paperback, eBook and Audio versions (Amazon referral link)

Learn more about Chris Bystriansky here

Watch the Podcast on YouTube here

Welcome to The Hip Replacement Podcast – a show by a hip replacement patient FOR hip replacement patients, their families and friends.

Whether you're preparing for surgery, in recovery, or just looking to move and live better — you're in the right place.

In this episode I shared some of the challenges faced as a younger hip replacement patient including the following:

• Embarrassment of the hip surgeries at my age Dealing with the unwanted sympathy from co-workers
• Outliving the components of the hips and needing a revision or two in the future
• Feeling much older than my actual age and struggling to return my “feels-like age” to its proper place as younger than my “actual age”
• Wanting to get back to an active lifestyle typical of someone my age
• Not having peers in my age range going through the same issues

Yes, everyone has challenges whether they are age 30 or 70 and these were some of the issues or concerns from a younger person. A younger person may recover more quickly but inevitably must address the feeling of being out-of-place and faces the possibility of needing additional hip surgeries in the future to replace any worn-out components.

Thanks for joining THE HIP REPLACEMENT PODCAST.

New hips. New you. Let’s go.

Please subscribe, leave a review and share the podcast with others to help it grow.

-Chris

LINKS

Download my Top 12 Tips for Hip Replacement Patients here

Get my book, NEW STEEL here - available in hardcover, paperback, eBook and audio versions (Amazon referral link)

Learn more about Chris Bystriansky here

Watch the Podcast on YouTube here

Welcome to The Hip Replacement Podcast – a show by a hip replacement patient FOR hip replacement patients, their families and friends.

Whether you're preparing for surgery, in recovery, or just looking to move and live better — you're in the right place.

In this Episode, I shared the alternative treatments I tried prior to surgery, including

• Chiropractor
• Physical therapy
• Stretching
• Acupuncture
• Deep Tissue Massages
• PRP – Platelet Rich Plasma
• Stem Cells

I tried these alternatives over 10 years ago. These treatments may continue to get better over time. They may have given me some temporary relief. Today, the benefits may be even greater. Any alternatives may be better than surgery because they present less risk. I consider surgery a last effort and all attempts should be made to use less-invasive methods.

Thanks for joining THE HIP REPLACEMENT PODCAST.

New hips. New you. Let’s go.

Please subscribe, leave a review and share the podcast with others to help it grow.

-Chris

LINKS

Download my Top 12 Tips for Hip Replacement Patients here

Get my book, NEW STEEL here - available in hardcover, paperback, eBook and audio versions (Amazon referral link)

Learn more about Chris Bystriansky here

Watch the Podcast on YouTube here

Welcome to The Hip Replacement Podcast – a show by a hip replacement patient FOR hip replacement patients, their families and friends.

Whether you're preparing for surgery, in recovery, or just looking to move and live better — you're in the right place.

In this Episode, I brought in my wife to share her experience as a spouse of a hip replacement patient. She discussed her fears and hopes for the future and how we as a family would cope with the hip surgery and any unknowns for the future, all the while taking care of our new baby.

Consider the people supporting you as you go through the surgery and recovery. They may not be going under the knife, but they are part of the process and have fears, hopes and dreams of their own for you and for themselves.

Thanks for joining THE HIP REPLACEMENT PODCAST.

New hips. New you. Let’s go.

Please subscribe, leave a review and share the podcast with others to help it grow.

-Chris

LINKS

Download my Top 12 Tips for Hip Replacement Patients here

Get my book, NEW STEEL here - available in hardcover, paperback, eBook and audio versions (Amazon referral link)

Learn more about Chris Bystriansky here

Watch the Podcast on YouTube here