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  1. Brokefemur

    THR Hard to know how much walking is good for me<

    Thanks so much for your insight. You're right. I did have a lot done in a short time and always had some stiffness before my injuries. I'll try the warm bath before bed and try to be patient with my recovery. Have a good weekend!
  2. Brokefemur

    THR Hard to know how much walking is good for me<

    Thanks for responding. I take a Tramadol and do ice before bed and about 2 hours later I get stiff and sore frim laying in one position and have to move to my other side. Think it's my old age and probably some osteo arthritis in my hip replacement side.
  3. Brokefemur

    THR Hard to know how much walking is good for me<

    Thanks for your reply! Maybe time will improve things and yes, we're all getting older. At least I'm up and walking good and very thankful for that! Have a good weekend!
  4. Brokefemur

    THR Hard to know how much walking is good for me<

    Hi everyone! Doing good walking and feel good in the daytime but really stiff when I go to bed at night. Have to move every couple of hours because I get sore. Once I'm up in the morning the stiffness gets better quickly. Any tips or suggestions for this or is this just how it's going to be from...
  5. Brokefemur

    THR Hard to know how much walking is good for me<

    Hi everyone! The suggestion for heel to toe walking got rid of my limp. I take my cane when I go outside but don't need it in my house anymore. See doctor next week and expect he will okay driving. It's been a long road but made it. Still tire if walk too long but I'll get there. Lawyer...
  6. Brokefemur

    THR Hard to know how much walking is good for me<

    Everyone's support and advice has helped me so much! So nice to talk to others who have been there and get it! You all are the best!
  7. Brokefemur

    THR Hard to know how much walking is good for me<

    Hi! Have an update. Went to my surgeon this week for checkup on my surgery. X ray looked good and can put full weight on hip and use a cane. No driving yet though. Weaning myself off pain pills and doing some mild muscle building exercises. Walking makes me stiff but no real pain but tend to...
  8. Brokefemur

    THR Hard to know how much walking is good for me<

    Josephine, thanks for the information. No, I was not told about it being a total joint replacement this time. Surgeon said there was bone grafting to build up the hole that happened and ball replacement but nothing about the stem. My fall caused the problem.
  9. Brokefemur

    THR Hard to know how much walking is good for me<

    I'm able to care for my pets thank goodness! They are such a comfort and my daughter comes by daily to clean cat boxes and walk my dog with hers in the evening. She lives very close by and is such a huge support! This has been a lot for her too.
  10. Brokefemur

    THR Hard to know how much walking is good for me<

    He did do it after I fell. Such an idiot! I NEVER wanted to go to pt and regret going. I didn't have any bad pain after my fall umtil later that day so didn't know I was hurt badly till later.
  11. Brokefemur

    THR Hard to know how much walking is good for me<

    Hi friends! Just an update. 12 days after surgery, minimal pain, have to use walker and minimal weight on hip for at least 5 more weeks till I see surgeon again. X ray looked good when I saw him yesterday. Saw lawyer yesterday and he thinks I have a good case against physical therapist who...
  12. Brokefemur

    THR Hard to know how much walking is good for me<

    Thanks Josephine. Seeing lawyer cause Pjysical therapist told me to have a seat but chair had wheels and he didn't warn me. It shot out behind me and I fell on my butt and damaged my hip repair.
  13. Brokefemur

    THR Hard to know how much walking is good for me<

    Seeing lawyer Friday. I'll post his opinion. I sure shouldn't have to pay for this and Medicare insurance doesn't cover everything
  14. Brokefemur

    THR Hard to know how much walking is good for me<

    Thanks so much for your support! I was in pain a month before the revision so am having much less pain now. See doctor next week so hopefully xrays will be good and I heal from this. He used a cadaver to fix the fracture site. Ever heard of this? I haven't.
  15. Brokefemur

    THR Hard to know how much walking is good for me<

    The fall in PT turns out pushed the ball in my hip socket through the acetabulum and I had to have revision surgery July 5th. Went well, home now and starting recovery all over. Not a happy camper and meeting with a lawyer Friday as this was negligence on the part of the physical therapist...
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