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Thanks everyone. Very helpful

Does anyone know if the illusion x tower or G3 tower options can fit on a 2004 Malibu lxi?

Looking for an easy to fold down option and like the look of this type of tower.

One month down. Walking without crutches but I wouldn’t describe it as a normal walk yet! Bit of a limp so still building strength in that leg to take the weight and walk normally. Been off all pain medication for a couple of weeks now. Able to sleep on that side for the first time in years. Able to cycle at the gym and doing 30 min sessions. So definitely progressing. Frustrating at times when don’t feel like making progress and little things are frustrating like not being able to tie up my shoe lace yet as can’t get to it! Got to remember progress day by day and reflect back on milestones achieved and progress made. Working on rehab plan with physio to be back skiing in summer. Hoping for November. Stoked with the result so far and feel made the right decision.

I thought it was a great webcast. Thoroughly enjoyed watching it. Great conditions and high quality skiing.

Seeing I've been the annoying guy asking heaps of questions I thought it was time to share my experience. Hopefully it will help others make informed decisions.

I'm now 1 day after having the Birmingham resurface procedure. That is after 3 years of trying to find the best outcome for me. I have seen 4 surgeons and a heap of medical practioners. What I found is in NZ, the resurface isn't promoted. It is hard to find out any info or who does it. So if you are in NZ and need your hip done then you need to see Hugh Blackley.

Day one down from surgery and I'm already in less pain than I was pre op. I'm up and walking with crutches and excited about the rehab journey.

I'll provide a regular update of my rehab and when I am back out there skiing. Hopefully it will provide useful insight.

To those who have given me advice above, thank you. Without it I probably would have given up and ended up with a total hip replacement. I'm very pleased I perserved and wrapped with the outcome.

@eleeski love it, go the titanium dawgs!

Thanks @eleeski Birmingham all booked in for tomorrow! Excited and nervous! Thinking about rehab. Great to hear no prob to stick with my current set up. Will look to share how I go as well to help any others facing it in the future.

Did anyone change their binding set up post hip surgery? Particularly when it was their back leg? I believe biggest risk is dislocation, so wondering if moving to a double boot that will release at same time is the best option to minimise this risk. I currently ski with a kicker.

@liquid d awesome to hear how well your recovery is going. I’m a week and a half away from surgery. Feeling a bit nervous! What was your rehab plan? How long before you were back skiing? Any pain/issues when/post skiing? Notice anything with deep water starts?

From someone who traditionally favours one of the other brands I have to say I love this. The thought that has gone in to it is superb. Bloody appealing in so many ways.

@chopper. Scott keenan. How good would this be!

@Barry sounds like your replacement has worked really well. Great insight. Yes I am bone on bone. I’m looking to see The surgeon in Nz who has done the most resurfaces so be interesting to hear what he has to say.

@liquid d good luck with your rehab. Thanks for sharing your journey to date. Great insight

@chopper classic. If that was the case i’d Get both done!

@turbogoose thanks for that and definitely a key factor in my leaning towards the resurface. I like the fact it gives me a plan B.

@m_pags awesome to hear! So far i’ve Seen 3 surgeons so definitely choosing carefully. Still deciding on resurface or replacement. Will depend on how my questions go with both surgeons who specialise in each. Being 43 I am worried about it wearing out whilst still relatively young

Thanks @bko. Inspiring! Hope I get the same result!

Thanks @realestate2ski. Great to hear of your positive experience. Certainly helps provide peace of mind and understanding of what is possible

Thanks Eric, really helpful. I enjoyed reading your hip trip. So great that you took the time to share this. I noticed you mentioned loss of muscle after a year and I have seen similar comments on some other forums. Have you noticed this has recovered now and good strength? Did you have any effect of the metal on metal? Squeaking, etc? I’m starting to go towards the Birmingham technique as i’m 43 and think it’s a better option for someone of my age.

Hi, I've seen a few threads around hip replacement but I wondered if anyone had experience or views around the hip resurface technique as opposed to a full replacement.

Would appreciate any views as I need to have surgery in the near future and looking at the best option to ensure I can continue to ski post operation