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  1. Plymouth

    Introduction and my recovery

    Thanks Jamie....doing my best to really understand the extent of the trauma that my body endured and not expect anything beyond reason. So far so good!!
  2. Plymouth

    Introduction and my recovery

    Hi all...it's been awhile, sorry for being lax. Had my re-evaluation at PT today and it was with a different therapist than I usually have. I mentioned some thigh pain that I've been having..pretty significant when walking...and guess what.? The old IT band is not cooperating....lol. He did...
  3. Plymouth

    Introduction and my recovery

    Been a bit since I've checked in. Had a family tragedy...my ex sister-in-law died of cancer at age 43 and it's been very difficult for all of us. She has a 6 yr old son and it's been so hard on him. PT has been going well. Had a particularly tough workout today, but it feels good. I am...
  4. Plymouth

    post op THR with sleep and restless legs problems

    I, too, have RLS and it has been a pretty significant issue since surgery. I also have Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, and found my self inadvertantly kicking alot in my sleep and waking myself up due to the pain. Very frustrating when it takes so long to get comfortable enough to sleep. I...
  5. Plymouth

    Report on my recovery

    I am uncemented and have been partial weight bearing for 5 weeks and will be for 1 more. And my surgeon also said he uses uncemented for his younger patients.
  6. Plymouth

    Introduction and my recovery

    New England Baptist sends me an email newsletter once a week, outline how I should be progressing etc.as part of my aftercare. This weeks email discussed the ability, with physician consent, to move on to more advanced PT and exercises. They included a website that reviewed some exercises so I...
  7. Plymouth

    Hip hip Today

    Re: I've got a Dental appointment tomorrow, I'm nervous I was told to always have antibiotics prior to any dental appointment...even just a cleaning. Sounds like you're covered in that respect.
  8. Plymouth

    1 year checkup

    congrats on your anniversary!! Hope the PT helps... ~Dawn
  9. Plymouth

    5 days after THR operation

    My PT told me that even though I may not have noticable swelling, that the tissues are like a sponge. If you look at a sponge from the top...as it gets wetter (inflames) you really don't see alot of change in the size..but it is FULL of fluid. So ice, ice baby....and rest. Sounds like an aweful...
  10. Plymouth

    5 days after THR operation

    Welcome to the other side, Ginette! Get your rest while you can...sounds like you're on a good path to recovery! ~Dawn
  11. Plymouth

    Introduction and my recovery

    Still so many here without power...feel bad for them. Had a busy day today...finishing up school shopping that I couldn't do the last 2 days...no stores were open. Dylan starts high school tomorrow. Then went and toured two PT facilities and have decided which one I'll go to. Went home and had...
  12. Plymouth

    THR 20 days post op

    Hi Margaret, Sounds like recovery is going well. It must be a bit frustrating being non weight bearing.....I have been partial weight bearing for 4 weeks and found myself getting frustrated. Seems theres only so much you can do being PWB and I'm anxious for the next step. I imagine it's even...
  13. Plymouth

    Introduction and my recovery

    It's nice to be back online after being without power for almost 24 hours. Hurricane Irene did a bit of a number on us here, but we faired fairly well. :yes 4:
  14. Plymouth

    Introduction and my recovery

    Now that you mention it Cappy...I've gone the last THREE NIGHTS with no bathroom trip! I am so excited...we say repeatedly that it's the little things and in this case, that's never been more true! Ha!!
  15. Plymouth

    THR Two pictures of me once home

    Re: Two picture of me once home Isn't it great to be home and comfy? Rest well, Vikki
  16. Plymouth

    Newby Feeling a Bit Down

    Love your letter, Bluetail....what an inspiration and a much needed reminder to ourselves that we are getting where we need to be!! And lately I fill my days with Jerry Springer, Steve Wilkos and Maury Povich...makes my life seem SO normal...hehehehe
  17. Plymouth

    Introduction and my recovery

    Thanks Jo...and just want to thank you and everyone else here for .... well, for being here. I am such a control freak and the "not knowing" what I was in for with this surgery was horrible. Once I found all of you and had a better handle and some control over what was a normal range and what to...
  18. Plymouth

    THR The Cappuccino Kid - the story so far

    whhooohoooo....good for you Cappy!
  19. Plymouth

    THR Hipmom is healing

    ahhhhh....to be home!! Good for you Donna....take things slow and stay ahead of your pain! You're doing awesome..... ~Dawn
  20. Plymouth

    Introduction and my recovery

    Thanks so much kiwi! And on a side note...another milestone....I didn't get up to use the bathroom once last night!! Whoohooo......hahahahaha. It's all about the little things, isn't it! ~Dawn
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