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    When did you feel able to work from home after THR

    I am also 34 years old and just had both my hips replaced over this past winter, 6 weeks apart. My job is a mixture of desk work and some warehouse duties and I was able to come back to work at the 9 week mark, im sore and need to be careful but im doing it. As far as computer work I think I...
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    May 2nd Hip Surgery

    Good luck and please know you are not alone. I am 34 years old and had both hips replaced this past winter, and already the difference it has made in my quality of life is amazing. Sounds like you are in good hands now, good luck.
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    Been a while, but question about working after THR

    Thanks for the reply, even my own surgeon tells me not to worry about it, and that we will cross that bridge if and when we get there. This site has been so much help to me and the people are fabulous, id love to give back as much as I have taken. This entire process has been amazing, very...
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    Been a while, but question about working after THR

    Its been a while since I have checked into this site, but back in December I had a THR on my left hip at the age of 34, at that point I knew my Right Hip was also in need of THR but planned to wait a few years if possible. After my first sugery My hip felt so much better and figured...
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    Day 11- Down to 1 Crutch !!!

    Man oh man what a difference just a couple of days can make. Last week at this time I was wondering if I would ever be able to simply have a day with pain under control, and now I'm at the point I see improvement everyday. My therapist is amazed at my progress compared to just a few days...
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    Hip replacement was Dec 21

    I only 34 years old and only 10 days out of surgery. I can tell you that teh firs 4 to 6 days were the worst for me so far, Now I'm amazed how everyday when I wake up it seems like it gets on step easier. Now I can get off the chair or couch fairly easily, walking much better with...
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    How long until this gets easier?

    Yes I can get the prescription from the doctor, but at the present time with being out of work and Christmas with 3 young kids paying for them out of pocket is not an option. I have had the Doctor on the phone with the insurance company and everything, the only way they will pay for it is if...
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    How long until this gets easier?

    Thanks everyone for good wishes and info. I knew this would be painful, that is not the problem, with my past, im no stranger to pain, but last night was really tough, and the pain meds seemed to barely take the edge off. Today was a good day, and now evening sets in the pain is also...
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    How long until this gets easier?

    I know im only 1 week out of surgery but I am already frustrated. I have been doing my therapy, doing everything the doctor has told me to do and for some reason today has been very difficult. I'm not sure what is going on exactly but tonight is one of the most painful nights so far...
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    4 hours out of surgery!!

    Hello everyone, just want to let everyone know my surgery went well. I am typing this from my hopital bed. I am having a lot of pain, but they are doing their best to try to contol that. Thanks for all the support!
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    23 hours and counting.

    Well ladies and gents, I am typing this from my hospital bed. Surgery went well, and Im doing fine. Lots of pain, but they are doing the best they can to minimze it. THanks for all your support
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    23 hours and counting.

    Got word from the hospital, My THR is tomorrow at 1:30. The nerves are really getting the best of me. I was really hoping my surgery would be scheduled for earlier in the morning to get it over with, but not much I can do about that. Probably won't have much time for any more posts, so I...
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    24 hours to go

    It will be all over with before you know it. I'm less than 48 hours away and am only 34, so you are not alone!! Keep us posted how you are doing, and I will do the same. Good Luck !!
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    December SuperNova 2010 - Are You Having Hip Surgery In December?

    Re: December SuperNova 2010 Hips - Are You Having Surgery In December? 48 hours from now, I should be in recovery or close to it!!! The nerves are really getting the best of me, but I am excited to get it over with!! At 34 years old I have a lot of life left, hopefully most of them be hip...
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    Pre Op Physical Done, 7 Days and Counting!!

    Thanks for the words of encouragmant !!!
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