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    THR Two weeks post-op

    I'm now just over 4 weeks post op and hit a wall. I was at physio last Thursday and during my hydro session I felt something pinch. The pinching in right 'underneath' on the operated side. One of the physios said there are a lot of nerves and muscle right in the spot and it is possible that I...
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    THR Two weeks post-op

    I can't believe my LTHR was 2 weeks ago. Time has flown. Everything seems to be on track and I'm going home tomorrow (been in rehab since day 5). So excited to sleep in my own bed. I had a spinal and sedation anaesthetic. I was in hospital for 5 days. Catheter and pain pump were removed on day...
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    THR Feb 21st is the day...soon moving to the other side

    Bamagirl, Hi, my recovery is similar to yours. I had a LTHR on the 20th Feb. I have been doing PT and hydrotherapy daily, gone through the processes of walker, 2 crutches, 1 crutch, and now cane and am surprise how quick everything has been. I'm 2 weeks post op tomorrow. I've also discovered I...
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    Going in for THR Left side on Feb 3rd 2014

    @Jp9294 Good luck for tomorrow. Hope everything run smoothly and you have a speedy recovery. I'm 2 and a half weeks behind you, so still in prep mode.
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    2014 February Valentines - Are you having hip surgery in February?

    @Doyle You have the same day as me Feb 20. I'm starting to take my organising a bit more seriously now. Moving things so they are reachable when I'm home etc. I've just finished making a chair for in the shower. Shopping list of food to 'store away ' for the recovery period etc. Nerves are...
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    THR at 35!

    Hi Redleaf, I hope your recovery is going well. I'm a kiwi living in Sydney 33 years old and am scheduled for a LTHR in a month tomorrow. My surgeon has told me he has done replacements on people as young as 18, so I am not one of his youngest by far.
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    3 weeks and counting!!

    I'm just under 6 weeks away. I bought a grabber and shoe horn last night. (First prep items!!) I can honestly say on New Year's Eve/day when the clock struck 12 I did shed a little tear. The realisation of 'this is happening this year!' And 'this happening next month!!!' Suddenly dawned on me...
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    2014 February Valentines - Are you having hip surgery in February?

    Wow, Feb 5 seems to be a popular date!!
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    THR when pain is not THE main complaint...any feedback?

    I understand completely. My aches and pains are not constant and I don't take any pain killers on a daily basis. I have however had twinges In my left hip for over 12 years which gradually became more frequent. I limp and can't keep up with friends on holidays and while out shopping. I got to...
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    2014 February Valentines - Are you having hip surgery in February?

    Hi, my names Catherine. I live in Sydney Australia and am scheduled for a LTHR on Feb 20 2014. I'm 33 and have bilateral dysplasia.
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