This is so helpful! Thank you for sharing. I’m 34 and just had this surgery 10 days ago. You’ve eased my mind just knowing that another active person had this and pushed through. ❤

I really needed this video. I'm 22 years old and I had PAO surgery exactly 2 months ago, and I already started physical teraphy and u know, it's SO frustrating sometimes when I have to do a movement and I cannot fully do it, but I started to focus on what I can do and less on what I can't do, and honestly like you said, "my hip, my story". This process is a really BIG thing, and now I know that this process get out the BEST version of ourselves, our encourage and brave version, bc it requires A LOT of mental strenght. I write this from México, and I'm very grateful with you for share your process with us and makes us less lonely.

Thank you for sharing. ♡ My 13 yo is going to have PAO this May. She's a volleyball player and she wants to get through surgery and back to playing.

Thank you very much. I’m 31 with three kids under 6 and you have definitely prepared me for what I have ahead in one months time. It has woke me up to a lot more than I hadn’t thought of, especially community and family friends support. I’m in NZ with no family support isolated some what on a farm. My husband is going to become superman as he is helping me and also the kids and also working full-time on the farm. I also am getting my other hip done 1yr post first hip surgery. Gonna be a mad couple years eh! Thank you thank you thank you. You are an inspiration! X

I’m 24 and I just had this same surgery done 2 weeks ago! I’m in my 3rd week post op. I played softball all my life so I can definitely relate. 😢

Thank you so much! I’m supposed to get this surgery done soon. And i am so scared. But your story helped me out so much! Thank you for sharing!!

18 years old pretty much got the surgery a week ago and man they say it’s rare seeing someone like this discharge a day earlier, going out in public a lot (some medical people love it some don’t), and moving around like this after there first major surgery. I felt your pain and it’s only been a week. I’m a Athlete myself and it’s hard. Hey need to look at it’s going to better my future no more pain but a long road to recovery. It’s surprising to see they had you using crutches they have me using a walker.

I’m not a pain med girl at all either. Ibuprofen and I’m good if it’s childbirth or any other type of pain I encounter. 😂 My daughter will be getting a PAO within the next month or two. She is only 15 and a sprinter which she is no longer able to do.😢 Your video was very helpful in knowing what to expect. Thanks for sharing. We don’t completely understanding why the Lord would give her a gift only to take it away temporarily-or why he didn’t bring this to our attention when she was an infant-but there are reasons beyond our understanding for sure. Trusting him in the process as well.🙏🏻

Thank you for this. My 18 year old daughter is in day one recovery from her PAO at CHOP with a goal of getting back to dance training after her second PAO come May. She needs to set a stout heart for a steep hill.

Funny enough, I'm 33 and just had a PAO 10 days ago. Thank you for your honest video. Things were different for me like no epidural (local anesthesia), 5 in scar, but my understanding is everything else was about the same. I wasnt able to do any lower body stuff for months before the surgery except in physical therapy with assistance. I am jealous that you had a bar to lift yourself after surgery. THAT was what i wanted but didn't get...i also have to use a granny walker and would love some crutches. Maybe next week at the post-op apt i can get some lol! Thank you for your story!

I had this surgery October 23rd 2020 i quit crutches December 4th 2020 I feel you 100% on everything except I was sick because of the pain killers I begged them to quit giving me. Thank you for making this video God is so good and has helped me through all this as well! I wouldn't have asked for the help I needed if I didn't have my 5 year old that I couldn't take care of myself.

Did you get a plate that needed removed in a year? My daughter had both hips done, 8 different procedures. She is 8 and a half. So hard, thank you for making a video as i cannot find another young kid one to relate with.

This is very appreciated. thank you for taking the time to share your story. having fai surgery ( Dr. Byrd) in may but thinking about seeing dr. Ferguson to rule out dysplasia before.

Where did you get your shirt?! but thank you for this video. I'm recovering from mine and it's definitely a long process.

thank you! I need a hip osteotomy, and i'm 14 due to hip dysplasia, i only just developed it

Thanks! I'll have surgery in a few weeks and I'm very scared about muscle atrophy, what did you do in order to preserve the muscles on your legs? Also, whats the name of the ice stuff around your leg? game ready?

Im 22 and I have my hip arthrogram next month to decide if I’m going to be getting a pao surgery not gonna lie I’m so nervous😅

My 16 year old is having PAO surgery on August 2! I would love to know where you got your shirt!

I'm expected to have this exact surgery this December. I was told I would only be in the hospital for a week. How long were you there for? I'm a little concerned that that might be too short

Stacy can you give an update on your status? I was just diagnosed with hip dysplasia and I’m 45 and I don’t know that I can go thru this surgery because I’m older.

Hi, where can I get this shirt? Hope you feel well now. My second PAO was wednesday (revision), also DVO. Regards

I’m about to go through this surgery you’ve calmed me down, thank you. How is your recover range of motion ? Pain free? Are you back to near 100%?