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.

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New hips. New you. Let’s go.

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-Chris

LINKS

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Learn more about Chris Bystriansky here

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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