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    THR Big Als recovery.

    Hello had my check up yesterday. I asked when can i start to train legs. Doc said i can do what i want now. Just stop if i have any sharp pain. So today i nailed legs. Going to feel it tomorrow lol.
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    THR Big Als recovery.

    Hello just checking in. Hope every one is ready for turkey day. I'll sleep good tonight. Did our one paper route myself. And im feeling it now lol.
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    THR Big Als recovery.

    Hello yes i got everything done. Now i can relax some on my to do list. I change my oil every 3000 miles and use good oil. I feel that goes a long way to help engines last. Here is some info on the ways of doing the hip.https://bonesmart.org/hip/hip-replacement-approaches/ Mine was the...
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    THR Big Als recovery.

    Hello im not sure on the energy drain. I have sleep apnea too. So i was always tired. I got my c-pap after i came home from the hospital so now i have alot of energy compared to before. I love my truck too. It don't owe me a dime. I have 274k on it now and its still running strong. Going to be...
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    THR Big Als recovery.

    Cool i have a f150 too. Just a standard cab and a gmc jimmy. I got the green light to drive. Been busy i should have wrote earlier. Just been getting stuff ready for winter and cleaned out my garage and took some scrap into the yard too. Needed some play money lol. Tomorrow im going to put the...
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    THR Big Als recovery.

    Hello I did wax them myself they wouldn't have got done otherwise lol. I think what is helping my recovery was having strong legs to start with. The month prior i trained the heck out of them. Also taking some recovery aides too. And on a high protein diet. Ok off to help my wife with her paper...
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    THR Big Als recovery.

    Hello the police told me to ask my doc. I have an appt tomorrow for uflexa shot in my knee. I'll ask then. On a good note i had a good day and got the vehicles waxed for the winter.
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    THR Big Als recovery.

    Hello mine was the left hip. i'll have to call the police and see if there is any such law here here. Im in Pa Usa.
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    THR Big Als recovery.

    Hello its not illegal to drive here as long as were not taking any strong pain meds with in 24 hours of driving. The workout i did was chest back and shoulders. To hit the upper arms it's important to train both biceps and triceps. Not sure how much lifting experience you have. But a good...
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    THR Big Als recovery.

    Josephine Thanks for the reading material. Today i got around with out using my cane. Also took a short drive in my suv to the store. It was a free feeling driving again. Also not needing any pain meds till bed time. Im going to do a light upper body workout tonight as well.
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    THR Big Als recovery.

    Hello everyone recovery was going great. Then i ended up back in the hospital with a severe UTI. Back home now hopefully all will go good now.
  12. BigAl

    Weight lifting after surgery

    Hello everyone thanks for the wishes. Ill start a recovery log then. My wife is going to join too. I''ll let her fill you all in on the babying part lol.
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    Weight lifting after surgery

    Im home. My wife is driving me crazy lol. I told her to stop treating me like a baby. I did speak to my doc more on the weight lifting. He said to go as i feel what im ready to do. I can walk un assisted but im using a walker so i dont fall and break something.
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    Weight lifting after surgery

    Hello yes i agree.I'll follow his directions to the letter.
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    Weight lifting after surgery

    Hello my current mobility is good. It only bothers me if i walk more than 3 blocks. Im stilll training legs. Will do one more leg workout the night before surgery. Im also going to use my tens unit for muscle stim after surgery as part of my recovery.
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