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    THR Swelling/inflammation

    Hi All Week 3 and feeling good. Certainly seeing an improvement day to day. The only thing bothering me is swelling behind and above knee on operated leg. I elevate and ice a lot. Will I see an improvement with this swelling soon?? Ps Still can not fathom out how to post on my thread ? Can some...
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    THR Hi! Post THR recovery

    Oh thanks so much for that. Going to try the same. Have a great day and Happy Birthday Caroline!
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    THR Hi! Post THR recovery

    You seem to be doing great! Hope you don’t mind me asking but know you are in NW UK like myself. I feel that I am doing great but not sure how much walking is recommended? I have been out walking most days but dont want to overdo it. When you go walking-do you use 2 crutches or 1? I don’t go...
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    THR Swelling/inflammation

    Thank you. Ive tried your suggestion and it worked.
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    THR Swelling/inflammation

    Thanks for all the help.
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    THR Swelling/inflammation

    Oh sorry -understand now. Still taking meds as prescribed. I am perhaps too active ? I walk about 10 mins every hour as told and then rest/ice/ elevate.
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    THR Swelling/inflammation

    Hi On day 9 and still doing well. Using ice and resting. Today acquired a pain in bum! Is this normal or have I done too much ? I am also struggling to sit. What is best way to sit in upright chair? Should you put your feet on stool or floor? Really appreciate this forum and all advice. It's...
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    THR Swelling/inflammation

    Thank you
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    THR Swelling/inflammation

    All going well but have neuropathy like pains in my ankles and just above. Is this normal?
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    THR Swelling/inflammation

    I asked the Physio in hospital for ice today and he came back with a funky machine which I love. I wasn’t expecting it at all. I am in the NW of UK and in BMI Alex Hospital in Cheadle. Consultant came in tonight and was all for the ice as he did some training in the US.
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    THR Swelling/inflammation

    Hi Well I'm truly amazed! Surgery went so well yesterday with mako robot spinal block and sedation. Even was shown robotic arm at end! Surgery 4pm back in room 6pm and eating 3 course meal at 7pm. Had a little walk at 9pm. Pain manageable both yesterday and today -2 lots of physio today and...
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    THR Right THR by Mako on 8/3 in UK

    I am a bit nervous but in so much pain at the moment -it is much needed. I am trying to keep busy to take my mind off it.
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    THR Right THR by Mako on 8/3 in UK

    Thank you! You are all so kind.
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    THR Right THR by Mako on 8/3 in UK

    Hi Please could you add me to the March THR ? I am not sure that this post is the right place? I am from the UK and having surgery on 8/3.
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