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| Oct. 30, 2019 grayhitter59 Men's 60 345 posts | Hip replacement Questions to the members, should a hip replacement be reason enough for a down grade or reclassification of a player. I understand that players can come back to a good level of play after hip replacement but it will take some time a lot of hard work and it may not happened. In the meantime is down grading them such a wrong thing? The other question is SSUSA wants a Doctors note. Is a report from the Doctor describing the surgery not better? MQ |
| Oct. 30, 2019 grayhitter59 Men's 60 345 posts | I just read an old post that Dave Dowell had said that hip replacement does not necessarily should allow for a medical down grade. Dave I don't wish this surgery on anyone, it's been painful and frustrating, maybe in a year or so I may forget all of what I am going through. If anyone from your staff or you would take a minute to research the recovery period from this surgery, you would see the length and hard work it takes to start playing golf let alone softball. FYI 12 weeks before putting or hitting irons, 16 weeks to swing woods, I have yet to determine when I can run the bases. So as for Hip and Knee replacement I am sure researching the procedure will give SSUSA a prospective on why players ask for a reclassification. As for the request coming from Major plus players, think about it who would want a Major plus player who can't run? |
| Oct. 30, 2019 DaveDowell Men's 70 4317 posts | Manny. First, best wishes for a full and speedy recovery. As for seeking a medical exemption downgrade, EVERY situation is unique and totally inappropriate for any definitive ruling in this environment. Write it up and submit it. The eligibility folks will look it over. There's no specific format, so use whatever you are comfortable with. Good luck! |
| Oct. 30, 2019 grayhitter59 Men's 60 345 posts | Thank You Dave, trying to get myself back physically. I have submiited a full doctors report to staff but they are asking for a letter from my doctor, he happens to be part of a large group that speacializes in Knee and hips for the Miami Heat, if anyone thinks he has the time to write a letter to a softball organization they are very wrong, I am even embarrassed to ask, so I guess I am screwed and will be out for a while and just maybe this is a sign I should hang up my bat. Thank You |
| Oct. 31, 2019 mck71 Men's 60 344 posts | Manny, I believe most any surgeon has "notes" that are created after ANY procedure is done, I have had 10 surgeries by 3 different dr's and all had these notes (usually you see notes and pics at post surgical follow up?). I believe you should be able to call his office and ask for a copy of those notes and I would like to think that should be acceptable. Might be at least a good question to ask home office. I am sure the surgery was more for quality of life than to play softball but playing ball is part our life :-) Good luck with the rehab! |
| Oct. 31, 2019 softball4b Men's 70 1248 posts | SSUSA is not a medical group nor do they perform diagnosis. They do evaluate has a medical professional submitted a note that the applicant has participated in a major surgery affecting their overall health. I have used this procedure in the past, total hip and total knee replacement, 9 years apart. Did my quality of life improve in each instance, absolutely? Am I the same player I was when 100% healthy, no, some would argue better because I had to learn how to hit. Rather than "dog" the process, ask the Doctor's office for a description of the procedure performed and submit to SSUSA as one of the reasons the player should be considered for reclassification. I have always found STAFF to be fair, professional, and responsive to valid requests! Mike Adair |
| Oct. 31, 2019 grayhitter59 Men's 60 345 posts | Mike, I understand that you maybe better player today than before, with that said in took or takes some time for skills to come back around after this surgery. I enjoy playing on a top level, but this will take some time. So what should I do, play golf, not my game sorry. MCK71 i submitted a full report from my doctor which even details step by step the procedure, I just don't understand why a letter. In this report it goes into detail why the procedure was needed, how much more do they need, this reminds me of the game show are you smarted than a 5th grader. Thank you for the get well wishes. |
| Oct. 31, 2019 Nancy Allen Men's 55 1438 posts | Please don't give up, grayhitter59. I know two players that have had both hips replaced and play at major level. The request is not unusual. Your Dr's nurse or physician's assistant should be able to get it for you. |
| Oct. 31, 2019 grayhitter59 Men's 60 345 posts | Thanks Nancy, just feel a bit silly asking for a doctors note at my age. LOL The report is simple to read and explains even why and how the surgery was performed. |
| Nov. 2, 2019 LouieHawgs Men's 65 19 posts | grayhitter59, I am 66 yrs old and play on the R & R 65s Major team and I am 7 weeks and 3 days post total left hip replacement (9/11/19). Yesterday My surgeon discharged me for every normal activity EXCEPT for running, (jogging is ok, just no full running yet). Today I took BP for the 3rd weekend in a row. I will be able to play with my team mates after this month (about 10 weeks post surgery)and look forward to it. Not sure why your recovery is so much longer. All surgeons and surgeries are different, but if you do your physical therapy diligently you will cut your recovery time big time. Good luck with your recovery |
| Nov. 2, 2019 Wayne 37 Men's 65 773 posts | Louie, I know a player who was able to do the exact same thing. He is now recovering from having the same hip replaced for the third time. |
| Nov. 3, 2019 LouieHawgs Men's 65 19 posts | Wayne: There will not be any additional hip replacements for me. If additional surgery becomes a necessity, I will be become a player needing a "runner" like a large portion of 65+ players going forward. My days of running for everyone are over with or without additional surgery. |
| Nov. 4, 2019 grayhitter59 Men's 60 345 posts | Louie, thank you for the info and the well wishes. I have a question, first which side did you have done, second which side of plate do you hit from. The reason, I am right handed and hit from right side, therefore the torque I produce is mainly on the right side. also i hit for power not for hits, might have to change that LOL. It seems to me and what my doctors has told me (if you apply this to golf) you can hit irons in 16 weeks and drivers in 20 weeks. You are an extreme case. I will wait my time before trying anything that may set me back. Thanks for the info. |
| Nov. 4, 2019 Wayne 37 Men's 65 773 posts | Louie, he could run fine. I don't know exactly why they failed, but I could hear one making a strange noise. I believe he had them done at the VA. You might even be able to run yourself eventually. Good luck though. Hope things go well. |
| Nov. 4, 2019 LouieHawgs Men's 65 19 posts | grayhitter59 - like you I am right handed and hit right handed and as such the "torque" is on my right hip as I rotate my right hip towards the pitcher during my swing. This left hip was the replaced hip as I said in my original response. I'm a line drive hitter with occasional power. By rotating my right hip towards the pitcher as I swing gives me what power I do have. And by all means, listen to your doctor and don't short cut it. Both my physical therapist and surgeon have given me the green light to do all normal activities and by next month I'll be back on the ballfields. Good luck with your efforts. |
