It seems I may be developing a bad hip and I am freakin out about a hip replacement surgery. Even worse the thought of never riding again , yup now I’m totally freakin out. I hoping other members here have had the surgery done and still ride.  Surgery doesn’t bother me , it’s the outcome. Healing time and physical restrictions are eating at my brain.  Need some real life advice. Thanks for any thoughts.

Maybe it would be good to get it looked at. Find out what is going on. There are supplements that can help. If you drink Cokes,figure out what is in them. It's been so long since I got educated by my doctor I don't remember what the ingredient was, it was an acid,I'm pretty sure, but it kicks calcium out and fluoride looks enough like calcium that the bones will glom onto it.
It's phosphoric acid.


consumption of Coca-Cola affect bone density?
In addition to displacing healthier beverages, colas contain caffeine and phosphoric acid (H3PO4), which may adversely affect bone. Objective: We hypothesized that consumption of cola is associated with lower BMD.

My doctor, since retired, talked to all of us. The audience was not going anywhere for a while. We were all taking IV treatments that took more than an hour.




https://www.steadyhealth.com/topics/coca-cola-bad-for-bones

If it's got phosphoric acid in it, it's Not good for the bones. The link addresses hip joints specifically. That
He fell and broke his hip
line is not something I'm believing. I'm figuring the ball on the femur snaps off and gravity takes over.
Yeah, I'm aware that A weak joint can be broken in a fall.

I know a couple of people who have had their hips done.  One just a few months ago.  They were both on their feet that same day.

In order, Bender Thanks for your kind thoughts , maybe a little insulted. Clearly I’m a true die hard and I may be moving away from kick starters to a happy button , but so far away from being a scooter person. I can sell them all but not my tracker , I’ll stop riding when they pull my cold dead fingers from the GRIPS ! Already thinking of ways to make it easier to get on it if it comes to that.
JOG, it’s been giving me painful clues for awhile now , but will be seeking a professional opinion tomorrow. I drink less then a twelve pack of soda in a year and no energy drinks. Both shoulders bone on bone , early , but surprisingly knees old but ok. Sometimes talking to you is a bit scary, thanks for not fueling the flames.of fear.
Lancer, Thanks for the upbeat info , courage is building and fear is going by the wayside at least till the Dr. starts talking. I know it’s a very common procedure, think I just hate going under the knife , makes my mind run wild.
Moto , Just what I needed more success stories the more the better !
As soon as I know anything I’ll keep ya informed.
Thanks again to Savage Support Group , it’s great to be here !

After 6 weeks of P/T and multiple x rays they are finally gonna give my hip a MRI today. At first they called it a hip sprain  now they think it’s a hip labrum tear. I walk ok but don’t trust it say on a ladder.

Find out here real soon. Either way I won’t be riding for awhile. Spring is a ways off. Cool moist air on an early spring morning , perfect for test and tune. Testing of gps speedo too. When it feels right a few speed runs. Can’t wait to get some numbers.

Wish you luck & short healing time , keep me posted. I knew someone else would be going thru it. So far it’s a tear somewhere , most heal without surgery unless it’s severe. I’m sure others are watching too.

Good news , plenty of time to ride , just get healed first , don’t rush the riding , vitamin C help you heal quicker , keep me posted on your recovery.
Thank You