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    THR Angelo's On His Way!

    Than you Layla!
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    THR Angelo's On His Way!

    Thank you, Jaycey. That is a comfort to know. I know a lot has changed in the last four years, so all knowledge is much appreciated!
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    THR Angelo's On His Way!

    Hi all, I had a THR 4 years ago and this forum was invaluable to me both pre- and post surgery! My husband just had his hip replaced on 2/21/19 and is doing really well after a rough first day. Managing pain, icing, etc., all going smoothly. He comments though that his operated leg feels a...
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    THR Allison's Amazing Recovery

    Thanks @Jaycey I did get lots of rest but I find going back to work exhausting and depressing. I am in a funk that I can't seem to shake. I hope you are doing well after your recent surgery...
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    THR Allison's Amazing Recovery

    Thanks everyone. I agree about not pushing movement to where it hurts. I wasn't suggesting that I was about to start learning contortions, ha ha. It sounds like I don't really have to worry about the restrictions indefinitely, as long as I don't try to do something that my body doesn't like...
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    THR Allison's Amazing Recovery

    Thanks for all your replies. I agree that my surgeon is being overly cautious. From everything I've read here, I should be allowed to touch my toes at some point! Day 2 at work and I woke up exhausted. Energy drain, go away!!
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    THR Allison's Amazing Recovery

    Hi, @MajorHeidi I'm thinking he's being overly cautious about the risk of dislocation. I had the posterior approach, and he impressed upon me the direction that the bone was dislocated during surgery so he wants me to avoid movement in that same direction. Yet at the same time he stated that...
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    THR Allison's Amazing Recovery

    Hi all, it's been a while since I last posted. I am almost 9 weeks out and went back to work today. Boy, am I beat! I am sore too, I guess because of getting up and down out of my chair more than I'm used to and generally being more active. I took an oxycodone when I got home. I saw my OS...
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    THR Allison's Amazing Recovery

    Thanks so much, @HerbM. I truly appreciate your thoughtful response. I've been so self-involved since my hip pain began that I feel like I should just hush up now that the surgery is over. It's nice to know I can come here for support from great folks like you. I'm glad you've had such a...
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    THR Allison's Amazing Recovery

    I saw my surgeon this morning and my X-Rays look good, staples are out, I don't have to wear the TEDs anymore and I am cleared to drive. Six more weeks till I return to work, so with some diet adjustments I need to build up my strength and walk, walk, walk. I feel a new confidence and am ready...
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    THR Allison's Amazing Recovery

    Thank you @beachgal for those great suggestions. I've put them on the list for the grocery trip. It's been a challenge to try to eat decently with his work schedule and I completely forgot about the homemade soups and such from the store. My brain isn't firing on all cylinders yet, I'm...
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    THR Allison's Amazing Recovery

    Thanks, @Jaycey I'll read up and send hubby on a shopping trip. He works long hours and is often too tired to make balanced meals at 9pm every night. He works weekends too. I may have to figure out a way to do the cooking myself.
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    THR Allison's Amazing Recovery

    Thanks @beachgal I appreciate your input. I'm probably not eating well enough, my appetite isn't great. I do drink water and Boost. Ill try a little more activity and see if that helps. It seems like everything is an exertion.
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    THR Allison's Amazing Recovery

    Hi, everyone, I am a little over 2 weeks out and the pain in my heel has subsided thanks to your advice. Tomorrow morning I'll see my surgeon and the staples will come out. Things are going pretty well, have stopped taking pain meds and my only issue is that I'm always so tired. I sit for...
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    THR Muckingabout's THR Recovery Thread

    Walking outside, that's great! My PT is taking me outside on Friday, can't wait. You're doing great!
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