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    Genetic component to hip OA? Or a fluke?

    I definitely think it can a genetic issue. My Dad and his brother have arthritis in both knees and my dad just had his right knee replaced on July 5. My brother had his right hip replaced in February and I will be replacing my right hip hopefully near the end of the year. My sister is the only...
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    TKR Dad refusing to stand after discharged using walker

    Hi all, he making progress, but, still not as active as he should be. Instead of getting up and going to the bathroom during the day, he is using the urinal, my stepmom told me today. She told me that she told him that's not going to happen again, the urinal is for use at night, not during the...
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    TKR Dad refusing to stand after discharged using walker

    @Jaycey, Thanks!
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    TKR Dad refusing to stand after discharged using walker

    Yeah, I agree, he has to stand on his own., hopefully, he will use it the next time. It's the famil members in the house that keep babying him. He knows if I was there, it wouldn't happen. But, he can manipulate them because he has been doing it for a long time. I will make sure they keep Ex...
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    TKR Dad refusing to stand after discharged using walker

    @Pumpkln, Unfortunately, my insurance is super strict on the BMI requirement and I have to use an in-plan doc for the surgery. I met with the head of ortho surgery and he told me in a very diplomatic way that I need to lose weight to qualify for the surgery. He suggested gastric, which I...
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    TKR Dad refusing to stand after discharged using walker

    I started on the hip forum 2 years ago. I just haven't posted much there because until I can lose the weight to have the surgery, there is nothing to really talk about. But, I read all the other posts on that side. In fact, this thread for my Dad is my first venture on the knee side
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    TKR Dad refusing to stand after discharged using walker

    @Jaycey, Yeah, parents can be so stubborn! I spoke with him this morning and he sounded great! He told me that he has been getting to a standing position on his own and making short trips down the hallway. i told him to make sure he takes his pain medication on time and he has been doing that...
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    TKR Dad refusing to stand after discharged using walker

    " @skigirl 3 times might be too much, but, we just want to make sure he is moving the knee. It was so stiff today he could barely move it. My fear is that he will get so scared of the joint soreness and not try to move. It's difficult for us because my Dad has always been very reasonable and...
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    TKR Dad refusing to stand after discharged using walker

    @sistersinhim Definitely! He has made him so lazy. I just hope he can be a part of the recovery.
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    TKR Dad refusing to stand after discharged using walker

    So, this morning, we are trying to get him to stand and walk about 15 steps to the dining room, it took about 20 minutes. The physical therapist came and asked him to stand and he got himself right up with no delay! He had him on the bed, massaged his quads and explained they were super tight...
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    TKR Dad refusing to stand after discharged using walker

    @skigirl, You hit the nail on the head! He was really enjoying bring the center of attention at the hospital. At this point, the only thing we were trying to get him to do is stand up and walk to the bathroom, which is about 20 steps from the dining room. He eats at the dining room table, not...
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    TKR Dad refusing to stand after discharged using walker

    @newlybionic . Thanks. I will keep you guys posted.
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    TKR Dad refusing to stand after discharged using walker

    @Josephine, I apologize, I meant to say he is taking his meds, oxycodone, so that is not the issue. He is 78yrs old and when I ask why he can't stand up, he doesn't have an answer. While inpatient, he did great with the physical therapist and they were not too demanding. He did short walks to...
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    TKR Dad refusing to stand after discharged using walker

    @tjcteacher, Are you referring to a recliner? If so, we don't have one.
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    TKR Dad refusing to stand after discharged using walker

    @sistersinhim , The doc prescribed him oxycodone and he has been taking them, so, that's the issue. I have explained to him the importance of a successful recovery is for him to get moving. He has been sedentary for so long. @PolarBear60, The chair he is sitting in is a sturdy office chair...
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