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    THR hip feels okay but body nackered

    Does anyone have any thoughts on how important it is to get formal physical therapy on a regular basis post op as opposed to just doing exercises give by the physical therapists at the hospital at departure?
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    THR hip feels okay but body nackered

    thanks guyr. i glad to hear you're getting some zzzzzzz and feeling better.
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    THR hip feels okay but body nackered

    hi vida. if you want to contact me via email just use info@charmingfrenchcottage.com.
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    THR hip feels okay but body nackered

    hi Jamie. I only take the lorazepam at bedtime if i need it. Usually take paracetamol a few hours before bedtime and when I wake up in the morning. I took it tonight but I still am not sleeping 1½ hours after taking it. Will do some meditation/breathing now and hopefully that will help me get to...
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    THR hip feels okay but body nackered

    Hi Jamie. Just taking 1 gram of lorazapam. Not taking it for pain as i am doing okay on just paracetamol (1000 mg twice a day). Doing it because i just can't fall asleep. When that happens i try to meditate or watch videos (or as i call them, my 'electronic storytellers') until i get sleepy but...
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    THR hip feels okay but body nackered

    Did anyone find that using sleeping aids (either over the counter or prescription) help in their healing? I know that a lot of cell growth/repair happens during sleep. Some nights I sleep well, some nights I need to take a sleep aid/med to get to sleep. I am only 2.5 weeks post surgery and I...
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    THR hip feels okay but body nackered

    Hey vida let me know if you go to Paris or the south of France as I have luxury rentals there. Love Vancouver and it’s wonderful people and seafood, especially oysters.
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    THR hip feels okay but body nackered

    Josephine, I can’t seem to find that green signature -- do I go to my profile box to update info. I have been trying different things but can’t seem to carry out your instructions. Sorry. I am new to forum postings
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    THR hip feels okay but body nackered

    THANKS SOOTY FOR YOUR COMMENTS. I THINK YOU IDEA ABOUT FEELING GOOD MAKES YOU REALIZE WHAT FEELING BAD IS LIKE. GOOD FOOD FOR THOUGHT.
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    THR hip feels okay but body nackered

    Thanks sissy for the kind words -- and inspiration -- to know that there is life, and a good life, at that, after hip replacement. I will have to visualize myself doing the same in the vineyards of southern France where I have a little stone cottage. It's my happy place. Recuperating now in...
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    petrified of op and life afterwards....

    regarding fear of the hip operation. i recently found a book online that i wish i would have had before my op on dec. 18. it's by peggy huddleston and is called "prepare for surgery: heal faster". amazon has both new and used copies. good luck with the op
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    THR hip feels okay but body nackered

    Thanks fellow california gal! I read the articles you sent and they are all very, very helpful, especially the energy drain. I am trying to support my body and healing by eating well (I am craving protein, especially meat, which i usually don't eat alot of) and 'vegging' on videos to stay quiet...
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    THR hip feels okay but body nackered

    Vida, thanks so much for your thoughtful reply. it helps relieve my concern that i am not doing enough exercise, etc. :SUNsmile:
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    THR hip feels okay but body nackered

    First, thank you all for your postings and responses -- they are all very helpful. The biggest challenge I am having after surgery (I am now 2.5 weeks) is accepting how horrible I feel overall. In short, i feel as though i've been hit by a bus. Very weak, head fuzzy, sometimes a bit nauseous...
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