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@Layla, Hello I’m doing better as far walking and driving back and forth to work. Sometimes I still deal with stiffness from sitting too long. I’ve lost 12lbs. since surgery, just haven’t had much of an appetite. But, my hip progress is still coming along well. Having the hip surgery has been...- 2ndChanceHip
- Post #25
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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@Layla Thank you, you too!- 2ndChanceHip
- Post #23
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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@Layla, Thank you! Is it normal to still have swelling around the incision after 6 weeks? I’m still applying ice and elevating my legs at night at this time.- 2ndChanceHip
- Post #21
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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@Mojo333, Hi! I did notice some loneliness and a little depression hit me after my husband had to go back to work. It was such a blessing to have him home with me my first two weeks of recovery taking care of me. I was not ready to do some things on my own (like trying to fix me something to eat...- 2ndChanceHip
- Post #19
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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@Layla, I’m so grateful to be doing well and so much better down the road in my recovery. I have a couple of exceptions, but I’m making it happen. I’m still trying to overcome the sciatica pain in my low back. Lying on my back constantly just seems to irritate this area. I tried lying down on...- 2ndChanceHip
- Post #18
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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@Calgal, I’ve really enjoyed learning so much through this forum. Everyone is so understanding and encouraging. Thank you for the reminder to take one day and one step at a time.- 2ndChanceHip
- Post #15
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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@ForumUser, let me clarify I'm home from my office for 8 weeks, Doctor orders. I'm not allowed to drive or be a passenger until after my post op appt. Nov. 13th then if he feels I'm ready he will release me to do more. I'm in my 2nd week post surgery, and still going through physical therapy...- 2ndChanceHip
- Post #11
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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Hi Layla, You’re right that I need to find an outlet of something productive to do to keep my mind clear. I have a long 8 weeks at home that I’ll be catching up on some reading I enjoy and following up with some friends and family members I haven’t talk to in a long time. Thanks! :)- 2ndChanceHip
- Post #9
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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Hi Carolinagirl54, Thanks, I’m feeling pretty good today. I contribute some of it to my family dropping in to visit.- 2ndChanceHip
- Post #8
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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Hi Celle, Thank you for the resources, I will definitely it them out!- 2ndChanceHip
- Post #7
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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THR New THR Right - Hello!
Hi BroncoinVA, Wow, you sound great for just having your surgery 3 days ago! I'm feeling better this evening after getting some more rest. It's so good to know day 3 is much lighter for you. I do hope for the best for you too as we both hang in there and continue to reach our goal of getting...- 2ndChanceHip
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- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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Hello Everyone, One of my dearest friend who had a THR over a year ago did me a favor by sharing this site to me this week. It helped me so much by not feeling lost or lonely with all the questions and emotions that came with this recent traumatic hip surgery I had on Monday, October 12th...- 2ndChanceHip
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