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    THR Surgery was a success

    @InkedMarie I will try to take only 1 mg every 6 hours after today. I think this is the worst day pain wise so will I will start tomorrow. Thanks for the tip on tagging
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    THR Surgery was a success

    I just realized that I haven’t been tagging anyone and I am really enjoying hearing from you. How do I tag someone here?
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    THR Surgery was a success

    Alright then I think I can work out a compromise with my employer. I am lucky enough to have a very fair boss and, givin the fact that I do live in harsh arctic conditions, I’m pretty sure I can work from home for the firstlittle while and then have a gradual return to work. The hardest part of...
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    THR Surgery was a success

    Thanks everyone for the feedback! I really don’t have anyone to talk to about this (aside from a few close friends that have busy lives) since I live alone so it’s helping me not feel sorry for myself. I’m hoping to go back to work in 4 weeks or so. I have a desk job, more or less, and was...
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    THR Surgery was a success

    I had my surgery on August 30 and was discharged from the hospital the next morning. I’m able to walk short distances with a walker and even did 5 stairs before I I was cleared to leave. I live in the arctic so have to fly 3 hours to have my surgery and then stay in a hotel until my follow-up...
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    Flying after 2 weeks??

    Hi all. I’m getting my surgery in a couple days and I was wondering if any of you have flown two weeks after surgery. I had a bit of a meltdown buying all the medical gear today since I am staying in a hotel until I can get back home. The nice lady asked about tub size etc and I started bawling...
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    Hip surgery in 4 days

    Hi Layla. It is my left hip and my surgery date is August 30. Thank you for providing the links.
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    Hip surgery in 4 days

    So here I am sitting in a hotel that will be my home for the next two weeks after total hip replacement surgery. I have a list of things I need to buy to make things easier but I’m hoping to hear from anyone as to what equipment to buy. I also need to know if I can fly back home in two weeks. I...
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