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    THR So it begins...

    Bonesmarties! @Layla how are you doing?! Hoping you're well. @dougie0216 are you still moving and shakin' to the extremes? How about you @Mojo333 how are those hips doing? I haven't been on the boards in so long. I have been living... cannot believe how my life changed and improved...
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    THR So it begins...

    I haven't been keeping up with the boards because I am so busy getting back to living. Only folks who've walked this path can understand the pain before surgery. How small our lives become. How sad and depressing chronic pain can be. Layla, Mojo333, zauberflöte, dougie0216, Josephine...
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    Preparing for a total hip replacement

    Hi @1hipwonder Not sure if anyone else suggested these: LARGE gel packs. I bought two on Amazon and rotated between them... they were a constant source of cooling. They flex and wrap so you can cover different areas as needed. The BEST. LARGE Men's boxers. It was summer and I wore them as...
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    Sequin98's Pre-op Journey

    I'm 8+ weeks out and still use pillow(s).
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    Close to surgery, nervous and anxious

    Hi @vcmike I'm going to second @alexthecat about taking it slow with exercise. Try to think of post op as recovery from an injury, not as a time for strength training. When we're injured, the first thing is to heal the injury. Rest, elevate, ice. Can't stress that too much. As the body...
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    THR So it begins...

    @GrannyC amazing is the word! Hope you are doing well! @zauberflöte gonna try to squeeze a trip to the lake around our anniversary. Need a couple more smores before the schedules get too busy. Taught again yesterday... shorter day, thankfully. Still logged 8000 steps and about 3 miles...
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    THR So it begins...

    @Layla! Thanks for the note. Sorry I've been MIA from the boards lately. Yesterday was my first day back to teaching. I planned for a 1/2 day, but it didn't work out. According to my new fitbit (thought that now I can walk it would be good to track activity)... I walked 3.5 miles and over...
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    Contemplating Left THR

    Like @Mojo333 i got to the point where pain was my constant companion. There were no more good days. My life was very small, depressing. Surgery has given back my life. Sent from my iPhone using BoneSmart Forum
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    Sequin98's Pre-op Journey

    Severe left hip dysplasia at birth. Didn't walk until age 5... Walked without crutch at 7... Long time living with limitations. 7wks postop... Totally worth having surgery. Waited for a long time. Not convinced they could fix me... Fear... Not wanting revision later on... Waiting for technology...
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    THR Layla's Recovery

    Quick tip to avoid all the junk mail @Layla . I use a one account just for shopping. I mostly ignore it, until I'm going to shop. Then I scan for sales/discounts, etc. I have another acct for important personal emails, another for work and one that I created just for bonesmart. It sounds...
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    THR Zauberflote #2 on other side!!

    I have been wondering about your BS handle too... @zauberflöte ... Mozart always comes to mind when I read your name here. Care to share how you chose it???
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    THR Cpollock Surgery June 19, 2017<

    @cpollock so glad to read that you've ditched the walker! I know how much you've been looking forward to that milestone. Don't overdo with the vacuuming and cleaning. Dust bunnies are friendly, or at least the ones we have here are! Sending virtual hugs and prayers for your family during...
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    THR Layla's Recovery

    @Layla I'm glad you updated us on your progress. Grilling and chilling on the deck sounds wonderful. I agree- it's too bad we're all spread out on the globe. A little face-to-face party would be fab. Have a wonderful weekend.
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    THR So it begins...

    @Jaycey @Layla @cpollock @GrannyC @Mojo333 @zauberflöte THANK YOU for the kind words of encouragement, prayers and support. Folks like you are what make these boards a lifesaver through recovery. Warms my heart to read your messages... much appreciated. I am doing well. The bite are looks...
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    THR So it begins...

    Dr said since no deep puncture the risk of infection is minimal. But i accepted the scrip for antibiotics that was offered. Bruising like mad! Neighbors are not happy... Animal control, health dept are now involved. Unfortunate but necessary. Thanks got the well wishes @Layla and...
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