Yo! My name is Isaac Hess and I had Legg-Calve Perthes at 7 years old. I then had a total hip replacement at 19 years old. After that, I became only the second player in history to play professional baseball with a total hip replacement. I played 7+ years of pro ball with over 700 innings pitched, all with a THR.
I didn’t create this website to toot my own horn, rather I created it to help those who may need guidance, motivation, and/or inspiration when undertaking this life-changing surgery. Anything is possible, you are going to be very happy you did the surgery, and I am here to help!
My Story
You can do much more than doctors like to say you can…if you do the work.
I created this total hip replacement website to help people that have already had total hip replacement surgery or are potential candidates to have it in the near future. I wish I would have stumbled on something like this prior to getting my surgery or even after. It is a scary surgery to have if you are not familiar with the procedure and you don’t know what to expect. I’m here to try my best to give you some hip replacement advice. The scariest part is not being sure what activities you will still be able to do and how your life will be affected post surgery. Don’t worry, everything is going to be fine, and life will be much better with your new hip. I’m here to help you get the most out of it.
My hip replacement situation was unique because I was very young when I got the surgery. I elected to undergo THR surgery at age 19 because I played baseball and had a strong desire to play professionally and make it to the major leagues. I was very motivated to further pursue my baseball career for as long as I could, so my mind was open to whatever needed to be done.
I received my total hip replacement two weeks shy of my 20th birthday and have had it for over 11 years. I am proud to say that I rehabbed my hip back to full strength, and played professional baseball for over seven years all after receiving the surgery. I continue to stay strong, young, and active and do whatever I want to do. Actually, I get younger EVEryday. It’s a choice I’ve made. And I’m pretty stoked on that choice. I want to help you be able to do the same thing. I hope this website has helpful information and gives you some positive insight. You have the power to respond to your situation and inspire those around you, don’t take it lightly. Accelerate.
This is me pitching just about full speed off of a mound just seven months after my total hip replacement surgery.
This is me doing box jumps. This is an exercise I thought I would never be able to do again, let alone at this level.
Here is the baseball resumé I created in 2012 when I was actively pursuing playing baseball overseas and trying to market myself to teams in Asia.
This is me pitching in a game over 11 years after my total hip replacement surgery.
If you’re preparing for total hip replacement surgery, your doctor may recommend that you do some exercises to help strengthen your hip and prepare your body for the surgery. These exercises can also help you recover faster after the surgery. Here are my top 6 exercises to prepare for upcoming total hip replacement surgery: Quad Sets: Quad sets are a…
So it has been a while since I have made a blog post on my site! Sorry about that! I am a man of high ambition and many projects, and I have left updating this site to the way side for too long! During corona virus quarantine I’ve gotten my creative juices flowing. I’ve been working out a lot, strengthening…
What up champions!? I have had many people ask me if my total hip replacement feels good all the time? My answer to that question is a prompt one. “It better today than it was yesterday, and it gets better EVEryday of my life!” (MINDSET!) I’m so damn annoyed by doctors. Don’t get me wrong, I’m absolutely grateful for…
Damn…what I wouldn’t have given to have some insight into what life would be like with legg calve perthes disease when I was younger. I’m going to do my best to give you that insight now, as a 32 year old man who had perthes when I was 7 years old. I then received a total hip replacement just shy…
I received a total hip replacement at the age of 19 and I’m here to give you some hip replacement advice. Whether you have already gotten your surgery or you are set to get it soon, I want to help you by letting you know that everything is not only going to be ok, it is going to be great….
What are the best hip replacement exercises for active people? As someone who is the (self-proclaimed) most active and capable person in the world with a total hip replacement, I’d like to offer my fellow man some hip replacement exercises that I’ve found highly beneficial in my journey of having a THR. Here’s my advice on hip replacement exercises: Follow…
You might be asking yourself, “What is the best diet to prepare for a hip replacement?” Well, there are no secrets to food. Just eat the good stuff. Avoid the marketing and bright colors. Educate yourself. Whole foods. It is not hard, it just takes some quality discipline and consistency. When you go grocery shopping, think of it like a…
Everyone knows they need to eat better. If you want to make your hip feel better and last longer, start eating better, much better. Make it the #1 priority in your life. I can show you some great things to implement.
You must do something every single day. Treat it like you are saying thank you to your hip for working, so you are working it out. It has to be done. Stop putting it off. Follow my lead and start today.
Discipline and diligence. There are so many small things that you can do that will not only help your hip feel amazing, they will elevate your overall awareness and appreciation in your life. Let’s Motivate.
Your Hip Replacement Guide
Your new hip is a new beginning to do even more than you could do before. Create your positive mindset about the non-limitations of your hip and you will see your positive mindset flow into all other aspects of your life.