I’m Jodi Seidler, and I’m here to share my experience, knowledge, support, and research expertise to help guide you on your healing journey. Together, we’ll navigate the challenges of hip replacement, explore the latest technologies, and discover ways to live in a strong, healthy, and mobile body.
Follow along as we walk this path together. I encourage you to share the topics you’re most interested in—I’ve curated the best, most up-to-date resources and therapies to support your recovery, long-term joint health, and overall wellness.
When You’re Just TOO HIP!
Let me begin by welcoming you to my hip journey. Most of us know the moment: you’re told you need a hip replacement (or maybe two), and suddenly everything slows down. Pain, fear, and uncertainty take over. I was told I was too young for surgery and endured two years of lingering pain until I could barely walk without a cane.
During that time, I began journaling daily—a way to process fear, release emotions, and stay connected to myself. That journal eventually became a WordPress blog, a space to share experiences, vent, and learn from others who had walked similar paths.
Three years and two hip replacements later, I began rebuilding my life. Complications, setbacks, and unexpected challenges pushed me further into research, connecting with others, writing, and—most importantly—remembering to breathe. Breathe. Breathe. Slow down.
Recovery is a journey, not a race, and learning to honor the process is one of the most empowering steps you can take.
Joining the Hipster Club
No matter how you celebrate your progress—or even if you haven’t yet—you’ve now joined the Hipster Club, a global community of bionic men and women who understand bone-on-bone pain, surgery fears, and the uncertainty of recovery.
No one truly understands the challenges of a reduced quality of life or the anxiety of upcoming surgery until they face it themselves. Having reliable information, support, and the insights gained from experience can make all the difference—and that’s exactly what Hipster Club provides.
For example, I would never have known:
- To ask for anti-nausea medication in the hospital caused by pain meds
- Which adaptive devices would make early recovery easier (my grabber was a lifesaver!)
- To arrange a buddy system for walks, meals, or pet care during the first days after surgery
These practical tips, shared by fellow hipsters, are invaluable. Small strategies can make your recovery safer, faster, and more empowering.
Why Hipster Club Exists
Hipster Club is here for you:
- To provide support and remind you that you are never alone
- To create a community of shared experience and knowledge, helping each other stay out of pain and move confidently in our new bodies
- To offer advice, encouragement, and practical tips during a scary or uncertain transition
- To celebrate milestones, no matter how small, because every step forward is progress
Hip replacement technology has advanced dramatically since I had my first hip at 50. Today, we have what I call “drive-by replacements”, procedures that can be completed in a single day. Innovations emerge every month and year, and now 3-D printing is enabling fully customized joint replacements, tailored to each individual’s anatomy.
PEMF Therapy: Boost Your Healing
One of the most exciting developments in recovery is PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) therapy. PEMF delivers low-level electromagnetic frequencies to the body, helping to:
- Stimulate bone growth and repair
- Reduce inflammation and swelling
- Improve circulation and cellular function
- Support overall recovery and wellness
Many hip replacement patients find that combining PEMF with physical therapy, nutrition, and mindfulness practices accelerates healing and reduces post-operative discomfort. I’ll share tips, resources, and insights on using PEMF effectively as part of your hip recovery plan.
Hip Happy Hour: Celebrate Your Journey
Recovery is not just physical—it’s emotional and mental too. That’s why I created the concept of a Hip Happy Hour. It’s your personal celebration:
- Before surgery, to honor your courage and preparation
- After surgery, to mark milestones and progress in healing
A Hip Happy Hour can happen anywhere—at home, in a park, with friends, or virtually. Invite a HIP buddy or group, set intentions, reflect on victories, and reward yourself for every step forward. Recovery is a journey, and celebrating along the way keeps you motivated, positive, and connected.
Your Journey to Becoming Bionic
Hipster Club is more than a community—it’s a support system, a knowledge hub, and a celebration of resilience. Here you can:
- Learn from others who have walked the same path
- Access the latest tools, technologies, and therapies for recovery
- Share experiences, tips, and encouragement
- Celebrate milestones, big and small, in your healing journey
Recovery is personal, and one size does not fit all. Ask questions, seek proper education, and surround yourself with support. Hipster Club is here to help you navigate hip replacement with confidence, knowledge, and encouragement, one step at a time.
Welcome to the land of the bionic. Welcome to Hipster Club. Together, we’ll put the HIP back in hip replacements.
Put the HIP back into hip replacements….
I welcome you to the land of becoming bionic and I thank you for finding your way here to The Hipster Club.
Hipster Club 
I just had hip labral repair surgery and would like to talk with others in a similar situation.
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I’m 3+ months post-op Left THR…@ 49 years old….and 3 weeks away from having my Right THR. Wishing I had found your blog before now – but, so glad to have found it.
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