u/-Lord-Zero

I'm going on 3 weeks post very complicated labral repair, cam+pincher impingement. Softening level 1, bruising and delamination.

I see a lot of people that had less than ideal results but I want to share where I'm at this point in recovery.

I'm walking with no crutches with a small limp. Pain is at a 1 to a 2. And honestly so happy I followed through with it I could cry.

I was in a car accident in Feb and it resulted in the worst pain in my life for 6 months due to the tear in my hip. Outside of work I was bed bound. I didn't socialize even with my own partner because I was exhausted trying to stay afloat as a self employed hairstylist.

Even though I'm still progressing if this was as good as it got I'd be more than grateful. So to all those who may be questioning if it's worth it. Do ur research and pick a good surgeon, build ur strength before even if it kills you because there is hope. Yes not everyone will have a positive experience. But in my case it was worth it. Not every outcome is the same but if I would have waited I would have guaranteed that my condition would have been way worse down the road. I will be starting back at work in almost a week and though I will need to be aware of what my body is ready for and work my way back into it I feel so much better than I imagined i would at this point in recovery.

I have a labral tear right hip and impingement. Tear was sub stained In a car accident and 5 months later having a steroid injection and 4 months worth of physical therapy I'm at a 3 and mild flare ups to a 5..

I see a ton on people having procedures done and then the recovery being awful. I'm a hair stylist who spends their entire time on their feet but now uses a stylist stool when I can to offload my hip.

Here are my concerns/questions.

- Is it going to be even possible for me to be back in 4 weeks at a part-time level.

- Does it actually take 3 months to be able to stand for prolonged durations? The surgeon says to expect that much time at a limited schedule working my way up to full-time.

- Being at a pain level 3, should I even be considering this even with the flare-ups? I see posts talking about dealing with ongoing issues 9 months later. Not being able to do certain things still like long hikes etc.

- those who have had it. What are your opinions on recovery and the procedure?

I know many people are indifferent on getting representation usually in small injury cases. I was curious if my situation would benefit or if I should go it alone. The attorney said I could back out if the amount isn't looking like enough for them to pursue with no costs on me.

The situation is a documented hip labral cartilage tear, low-grade hamstring tear, and a minimal glutenous minimus tendon tear. And whiplash to the neck.

Been seeing an Ortho and spine specialist, chiropractor and physical therapist. For the last 11 weeks with slow improvements.

I'm a self employed hairstylist so I'm in a physically demanding job and had to adjust work to deal with the injuries.

Thoughts? The labral tear is permanent and they don't want to do surgery because invasive procedures aren't always the best l. Have a hip injection next week to help with pain management. All from a car accident.