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    THR Surgery scheduled

    Three days away from my hip replacement. I wish I could say that I am calmer, but I am not. My fear of the unknown is keeping me so very anxious.. I had my final pre-op appointment with the OS yesterday. Unfortunately, it seemed that every question I asked him about restrictions following...
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    THR Surgery scheduled

    Thank you, benne68 for your response. With both of my hips badly needing to be replaced, I most likely follow the 90-degree restriction already because my mobility is so limited. Thank you also for the advice about the need for the ADL kit. I am waiting until I attend the pre-op class to see...
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    THR Surgery scheduled

    All very useful and encouraging information, Layla. Your words of wisdom and your experience are most encouraging. Fortunately, months ago I changed out my toilet to comfort height (with seat, measures 20"). That alone has been such a help with my two bad hips, so it's good to hear that it...
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    THR Surgery scheduled

    Thank you for the prompt reply. I am to attend a class prior to surgery and assume I will be told about the mobility restrictions at that time. I just keep reading about about difficult the “90 degree rule” is. I am now hopeful that perhaps it’s not always the case. I’m trying not to leap...
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    THR Surgery scheduled

    I’m not sure where to post this question, so will try adding it here. How difficult is it adhering to the “90 degree rule” post-op hip replacement surgery? As it is, the mobility in both of my hips as far as bending over is already limited. In reading about the importance of this, I am...
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    THR Surgery scheduled

    Thank you for the reassuring response!
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    THR Surgery scheduled

    i continue to be so very anxious prior to surgery scheduled for June 8th, but continue also to reassure myself that no amount of post-op pain can be worse than the unrelenting pain I experience now. I do have a question to throw out for the wisdom of others here. Since both of my hips are...
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    2026 June Sunbeams - Are you having hip surgery in June?

    Surgical date set for Monday, June 8, 2026 for right total hip replacement. The OS I am using would not agree to performing surgeries on both hips at the same time. Disappointed in that. I am petrified.
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    THR Surgery scheduled

    My first hip replacement surgery is scheduled for June 8th, a mere month away. The OS would not consider doing both hips at once. While I am relieved to see the end somewhat in sight for the past two years of pain and disabilities I am enduring, I am quite simply petrified. I have to say that...
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    THR New here, hoping for support

    Thanks to everyone for your responses. You’ve set my mind at ease with this decision that I’ve been struggling with. It was only when I inundated myself with far too many Google searches and listened to far too many misinformed well-meaning people that I became unsure. The surgeon I’ve chosen...
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    THR New here, hoping for support

    Thank you for your encouraging responses!!! Just what I needed! All of a sudden many people have popped in with their opinions; all of them relaying what they've heard from a "friend of a friend of a friend". So confusing and has me doubting the OS and the procedure he uses. This delay in...
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    THR New here, hoping for support

    I've been googling and reading ad nauseam all of the pros and cons of the anterior approach versus the lateral approach. I am completely confused and conflicted now. The OS I plan to use only uses the lateral approach so I would have to find a new OS. Part of my thinking now is that I've been...
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    THR New here, hoping for support

    My heavens, what a week. Thanks to all for your inquiries about my appointment. It was cancelled and rescheduled for a few weeks from now! Such a disappointment. So I am no further along with getting on the schedule or having my questions answered in the meantime. I do have, however...
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    THR Do I dare inquire about having both hips replaced at once?

    My follow-up appointment to schedule surgery with the OS is this week. I am barely managing on a walker because of so much pain equally in both hips. After reading some of the encouraging posts on this site, I am wondering if I should broach the possibility of having both hips replaced at the...
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    THR Suggestions for post-op clothing/footwear

    As I approach surgery, I am considering what footwear and clothing - specifically pants, that will be best suited to make my post-op days a bit easier. Are there any brands or styles you’ve found best? As for sleepwear, I am assuming nightgowns will be the easiest. All suggestions will be...
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