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    THR Got my hip replaced!!

    Hey @Jamie, It's been approx. two weeks now after the surgery. I am able to walk without any assistive devices but still have a limp. It could be because of the length of operated leg. I feel like it is longer than the other one. Pain is pretty much under control. I have about 5 out of 10. I...
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    Hippies scars - post your badges of honor here: NO CHIT-CHAT HERE PLEASE

    Today is 5th day post-op after LTHR using anterior approach. 4½ inch scar
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    THR Got my hip replaced!!

    When will the swelling and pain associated with it go away? It is 4th night after my surgery and I am not able to sleep because of the pain. I have been applying ice pack on it but swelling comes up again after a walk. I have also noticed a click clack sound while walking from my operated hip...
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    THR Got my hip replaced!!

    Is there a possibility of having your operated leg longer than the normal one? I talked to my surgeon on it before surgery and he ensured that both will be of sane height. After two days of surgery when i stand I feel my left leg (which was operated) is longer. Could it be because of the...
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    THR Got my hip replaced!!

    I can ask my surgeon if he knows someone in Houston, TX. Sent from my iPhone using BoneSmart Forum
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    THR Got my hip replaced!!

    Hey @sub36, @Jaycey is correct, search a surgeon who is specialized in minimally invasive Anterior approach in your area. My surgeon is specialized in it and my incision is just 4 inches long. It is second day if my surgery today and I am already walking without a walker with very less pain. It...
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    THR Got my hip replaced!!

    Hi all, Just wanted to let you all know that I got my left hip replaced yesterday! The surgery went well but whole day I was feeling nauseous. I could not eat much. I am doing great as per my PT. I walked and climbed steps without help of a walker. I did the exercises as well. For people who...
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    2014 September Sapphires - Are You Having Hip Surgery In September?

    Please add me to this list. My left THR is scheduled for September 19th!! I will pray for all of you who are scheduled in September! I hope I will be back to normal soon. I am too scared of this surgery thing. Sent from my iPhone using BoneSmart Forum
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    Bilateral AVN - need info about Core Decompression and other medication

    Thank you @whatthe2. I am sorry to hear that you too have bilateral AVN . Do you have any pain at all in your left hip? Have you asked your OS to replace both at the same time as you are inclined towards THR? I don't have any pain at all in my right hip but my OS is not doing CD on it. He...
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    Bilateral AVN - need info about Core Decompression and other medication

    Hi All, I met with another OS today morning and he suggested to do THR on left hip and not to touch right hip as it is not bothering me at all. He said let us not do CD on right as it is a small effusion(?) and will heal without any surgery or medication. I am finally convinced for THR and...
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    Bilateral AVN - need info about Core Decompression and other medication

    Hey Poppet, I did read it. It explains the types of this surgery. However it doesn't tell why it would take more time for recovery. Sent from my iPhone using BoneSmart Forum
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    Bilateral AVN - need info about Core Decompression and other medication

    Just because it did not work on many, I don't have to think negatively that it will fail on me. @Josephine I was always wondering why everyone says CD takes a lot of time for recovery? Can you please explain it? Sent from my iPhone using BoneSmart Forum
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    Bilateral AVN - need info about Core Decompression and other medication

    Thank you @Jaycey and @Josephine!! I have made up my mind for anything. Although I am not in much pain I want to finish this chapter of my life and go back to normal lifestyle. I have an appointment with another surgeon on Wednesday. I will ask him as many questions as I can and will go with...
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    Bilateral AVN - need info about Core Decompression and other medication

    Hi All, First of all thank you for this web site/forum. I got a lot of information by reading threads here. My name is Abhi, age 33 years and I have recently diagnosed with AVN. My pain has started in May 2014 in left hip and groin area. I ignored it for a few days and then scheduled an...
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