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    THR Anyone have muscle weakness/problems long post surgery?'

    Josephine, there is no need to be offended (and I'm sorry if I did)...you are not working directly with me physically, so I would not expect you to be exactly on top of what is going on with me. The hip replacement on this side was 2 years and 5 months ago. The side that is 8 months post op...
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    THR Anyone have muscle weakness/problems long post surgery?'

    Tylenol does absolutely nothing to help my soreness, been there done that and I refuse to take it if it does nothing. I eat an anti-inflammatory diet so as not to exasperate the issue. The exercises are NOT the cause of my pain (do they make you sore on occasion...yes, of course, but I am...
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    THR Anyone have muscle weakness/problems long post surgery?'

    Hi @Josephine ! Thanks for your response. I have no idea where the pin is, I've never seen my X-rays. As for your questions: 1. what approach did you have for your surgery? Anterior 2. what are your pain levels right now? (remember the 1-10 scale: 1 = no pain and 10 = the worst you can...
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    THR Anyone have muscle weakness/problems long post surgery?'

    Thanks Jaycey! I have an assigned exercise program 3x per week. Includes everything from step ups, deadlifts, all kinds of weight work to increase my muscle. I also bike ride (max of 10 miles) and walk. I've taken time off from exercise and wind up feeling worse, so the muscles are building...
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    THR Anyone have muscle weakness/problems long post surgery?'

    Hi everyone! I'm a 45 year old active female who had my right hip replaced in April 2013 and my left hip replaced in December 2014. Earlier this year, my right side became very weak...could not step up steps with the right leg without using a banister for help getting up. The leg just became...
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    THR Second time more amazing than the first!

    Thankfully that pop was my muscles just getting back into place and moving around scar tissue! My appointment was mind-blowing! I am cleared for light exercise through the end of February and as of March 1 I can try everything with baby steps and just listen to my body. I am thrilled. I am...
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    THR Second time more amazing than the first!

    Thanks guys! I had a weird moment today while making a return at a store. I'm off the cane, walking well and feeling good. Not overdoing it at all. After browsing for a bit, I bent over to look at a shoe and felt a pop type sensation that scared the **** out of me...no sharp pain, but I was...
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    THR Second time more amazing than the first!

    Hi everyone. I was first on this site in April 2013 when I had my right hip replaced. I was nervous and found great support here...and all went well. I had my left hip replaced on Dec 8...just heading to the 4 week mark. I am beyond amazed at my recovery. I am off the cane with no limp as...
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    THR new hip newbie!

    Thanks everyone! I'm not cleared to run just yet...was wondering "out loud" if its a no-no for everyone long term or if eventually (next year) it might be something I can incorporate. I am not a big runner, but an occassional 5k and some 800m runs during a workout were my norm. I agree with...
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    THR new hip newbie!

    Hi everyone! Hope you are all doing well and recovering nicely. I am shocked that 2 days from now will mark 5 months since my hip replacement! I'm doing very well overall, can't complain. I'm exercising at Crossfit (with very little weight) 3x a week and I'm trying to walk a minimum of 30-45...
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    THR new hip newbie!

    Thanks all!
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    THR new hip newbie!

    It's been a while since I've posted but I've had another huge success. I finished my last PT session on Friday! Moving forward I am now approved to take it slow with getting back to my exercises and build up slowly. I've started back and done 2 sessions...rowed 500m feeling good and doing...
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    THR Onto the 2nd hip at 29 years old

    Mzshai21, I hear you on feeling down at times, but I can say that at 43 and having just had my first hip replacement, I am excited to have my future with a pain free hip! Look on the bright side...your age is on your side for a fast and solid recovery. Than you have your future to live life...
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    THR 11 Days Post Op

    Sounds like you are doing really well Kay. You will find different soreness and burning as you progress and heal. I am just at 8 weeks post-op and am totally off the cane and find I limp less every day, but am most sore in the area where the incision is. My doctor and PT both noted that is the...
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    THR new hip newbie!

    Had my follow-up with the surgeon today. Wow, feeling great. Don't have to see him again until next year unless, of course, I am not feeling good! PT for only another 3 weeks or so max. He is thrilled with my progress. We discussed all of my exercise and how I can progress now. As of July 1...
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