The Hip Replacement Podcast

The Hip Replacement Podcast

Hosted by: Chris Bystriansky

Embarking on life after hip replacement surgery can be daunting, but you're not alone. Hosted by Chris Bystriansky—an attorney, author, and IRONMAN triathlete who underwent bilateral hip replacements—this podcast is...

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Episode 19 - Overcoming the Stigma of a Hip Replacement

You may or may not feel the stigma of a hip replacement.  Everyone’s circumstances differ including age, stage of life, support network, goals and mindset. Know that you are not broken and you control the extent, or...
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Episode 18 - Running and Walking - Part 2

2 Approaches for Covering Distance Either walk the whole way or alternating the walk and run 1. Walk Faster – How To Walk with intent Focus - if mind drifts off, you'll slow down Keep track of your times - miles or...
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Episode 17 - Running and Walking - Part 1

Welcome to The Hip Replacement Podcast – a show by a hip replacement patient FOR hip replacement patients, their families and friends. Running may not be the best activity for hip implants Still, some people would...
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Episode 16 - Leg Length Discrepancy

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...
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Episode 15 - Blocking Time For Our Health

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...
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Episode 14 - Squeaking and Grinding

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...
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Episode 13 - Sleep After Hip Replacement

Welcome to The Hip Replacement Podcast – a show by a hip replacement patient FOR hip replacement patients, their families and friends. In this Episode, I shared some alternatives for sleep after a hip...
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Episode 12 - Comeback Story

Welcome to The Hip Replacement Podcast – a show by a hip replacement patient FOR hip replacement patients, their families and friends. In this Episode, I shared my Comeback Story and how you can create your own...
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Episode 11 - Being Terrified

Welcome to The Hip Replacement Podcast – a show for hip replacement patients by a hip replacement patient.   In this Episode, I shared the evolution of the fear I had surrounding the hip replacement.  First, I was in...
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Episode 10 - Metal Detectors / Security Scanners

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...
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Episode 9 - Nerve Sensations in Leg

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...
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Episode 8 - Getting Back to Golf (Or a Favorite Activity)

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...
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