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    Revised PKR to TKR On the other side - AGAIN!

    Great update!
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    THR Surgeon Advice

    Since you are now scheduled for surgery, I will share BoneSmart's helpful pre-operative articles. (Note to Basic Members: The links below are a premium service available only to Insiders Club Members. To learn about membership, click here ). Recovery Aids: A comprehensive list for hospital...
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    THR Surgeon Advice

    Congratulations on scheduling surgery, @Mathgirl ! Please give us the date so we can add it to your signature. Yes, this has been a growing trend in recent years. Some of it is insurance-driven, of course. But, I think it's also a recognition that we heal better in our own familiar...
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    Ankle Ankle Journey

    Checking in to see how you are doing. Hope the surgery went well and that your ankle is healing. Give us an update when you have a chance!
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    THR My New Left Hip

    This sounds like a great plan, @JusticeRider. As my sister-in-law often says when she does a store-bought spread instead of cooking, "I didn't make it, but I did make it happen!" :wink:
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    TKR It’s done - let the healing begin

    Yes -- fatigue like this is normal and expected during the early months of recovery. Your body is expending almost all of its energy on healing and there isn't much left over for activity at this stage. If you haven't seen it before, you might find this article interesting (scroll down to...
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    TKR Suggestions needed for “tight band” feeling

    Have you been able to see the doctor to discuss GAE? Wondering what you've decided. Let us know how you are doing.
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    THR Apprehension

    Hi @Aberdeen :wave: Checking in to see how your surgeon search is coming along. Give us an update when you have a chance!
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    THR Help me keep faith

    Hi @mastercookie :wave: How are you doing? It's been a bit over a month since your surgery and we are all wondering how your recovery is coming along. I know you were eager to get back to work quickly. How are things going on that front? Please give us an update when you have a chance!
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    THR Surgeon Advice

    Hello @Mathgirl. I'm checking in to see how you are doing since we haven't heard from you in a while. Did you find a surgeon for your hip? Are you scheduled for -- or have you had --surgery? Let us know; we have lots of information we can share to help.
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    THR AllNat's 2nd THR (Lefty's Turn)

    Your husband is very wise! Has he been through a joint replacement? As you already know, early recovery is a roller coaster ride! The good news is that the dips lessen as time goes on.
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    THR AllNat’s First THR (Righty's Road to Recovery)

    How inventive! I would never have thought of trying that.
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    TKR Revision surgeon recommendation north new jersey

    Welcome @Sjchop. We're happy you found us. I want to also support Jockette's recommendation of Hospital for Special Surgery. I've been a patient of HSS for 4 surgeries and can attest to the fact that the surgical teams with the hospital are fantastic. Please keep us posted on your progress.
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    TKR It’s done - let the healing begin

    @Sabine One major benefit to using the walker is that it will help you regain normal walking gait. With crutches, you are more likely to develop a "hopping" style gait. I didn't give up the walker until I could walk almost normally and then switched to a cane for support. I understand...
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    THR AllNat’s First THR (Righty's Road to Recovery)

    Woohoo! That's not a small thing at all; it's a major milestone. Congrats!
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