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    THR Fox's Recovery Thread

    Hi all, I would like to hear about anyone's experiences doing martial arts with a hip replacement. My doc okayed me to do Tae Kwon Do but no sparring or contact kicks with my bad leg. How have people adapted their training?
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    THR Scared to replace the hip-I'm 36

    I am 47 and had dysplasia in my right hip only. I know I am a lot older than you, but there are tons of truly young people who need hips replaced! Good luck. Getting my hip replaced was the best thing I ever did!
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    THR Spinal or General Anesthesia for THR?

    I had General because I have a spine that doctors hate for some reason. 4 epidurals and a block for a c-section and the anesthesiologist "missed" at least once for each. I told my anesthesiologist no way did i want them doing that for my hip surgery. I am assuming I am unusual in this...
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    THR Fox's Recovery Thread

    @Layla Thank you! Yes I will stay in touch!
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    THR Fox's Recovery Thread

    Thank you @Layla ! I an back to work after 8 weeks and I am so glad I was able to wait that long to go back. I'm so glad I took everyone's advice not to push it. I needed to mentally heal from the surgery as well. THANKS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT you guys are the best
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    THR So scared - THR in 5 days!

    Supposed to be?
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    THR So scared - THR in 5 days!

    The biggest help to me was asking the surgeon TONS of questions. Even ones that seemed dumb. I tried to ask my first surgeon questions and he just sidestepped them. I fired that guy! Best wishes to you on your surgery and recovery!
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    THR Fox's Recovery Thread

    Update: I went in to the doc at 6 weeks and she did NOT clear me to go back to work! I was so relieved. Something told me to have my husband come in to the appointment with me, and all three of us determined that I need more time. I need to build up my endurance more and allow more healing. And...
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    THR Anyone had a hip replacement under 40yrs old?

    I'm 47, which is a long way from 30, but I had it in my head I was going to be on my feet way before those old farts! Well, not so much. If there is anything I learned from this website it's that EVERYONE'S RECOVERY IS DIFFERENT. It really a process that is unique to you. Good luck!
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    THR Fox's Recovery Thread

    @Layla I am on meds, but nothing new. Ive taken them for years. I am off everything they gave me for surgery. Oh well. *shrugs*
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    THR Fox's Recovery Thread

    Yeah there's no way they are giving me 12 weeks. I get 6 weeks total partially paid, and I can't afford to take time unpaid. I will have to make do. Honestly, the walker was torture because it made my arms so tired. At least when I use the cane only one arm gets tired and not as much. And...
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    THR Fox's Recovery Thread

    @Layla I just wanted to say that I did find the activity progression guide helpful. I am worried that I am being lazy more than anything! But then I overdo it and suffer. I am not good at moderation!!!! Has anyone else felt very sensitive to the heat since surgery? I can't spend much time...
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    THR Fox's Recovery Thread

    Hi all! Here I am, 5 weeks out from surgery. My boss was a bit put out that I didn't come back after 4 weeks. Well too bad, is what I was thinking. I just can't move that much yet-my job involves a lot of sitting and standing and walking around. And canes aren't allowed at work because they are...
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    THR Recovering at home from June 17 LTHR

    Hi we had surgery on the same day! I read your recovery thread and am glad to hear you are doing as well as you are! Just a note on the caregiver husband: my husband dropped the ball a few times also. I ended up peeing on the floor a couple of times!
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    THR Fox's Recovery Thread

    So here's a question. In the suggested activity progression for my recovery week 4, it says: "Weeks 4 and 5 Increase walks around, to 30mins, longer if you feel up to it. Activity: now you can do some dusting and push a vacuum round the middle of the living room; do a little meal prep (for...
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