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    THR October 4 RTHR Recovery

    Day 9. Progress on this side is so very fast. My first 2 surgeries took 5 times as long to get to this point. Walking with a cane in the house. Probably will get the go ahead to walk outside with a cane next PT visit (Monday). I saw my surgeon this past Monday, and he took the bandage off...
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    THR October 4 RTHR Recovery

    Hi all! Only day 4! This procedure is a miracle. As some of you here know, I had hardware failure on my first THR, and I had to get a revision 13 days later. I thought the 2nd surgery was SO much easier than the first, but looking back, I see that my recovery was actually very very slow. When...
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    THR October 4 RTHR Recovery

    My surgeon used Exparel, which (I think) is an injection on or into the surgical site. It should last 72 hours, so I have until noon today so we will see.
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    THR October 4 RTHR Recovery

    I'm not really that worried because I have a very high tolerance to pain. But very very low tolerance to constipation.
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    THR October 4 RTHR Recovery

    I'm on Day 2, came home yesterday around 1pm. Had some groin joint pain that was nagging me - I don't remember that from the other surgery. This time I decided not to be so brave and just take the dang Oxy, constipation be damned. I've eaten very little since Sunday, so I decided to rush down...
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    THR A hiker's tale (male, age 49)

    I had my first hip problems at age 47. I wish I had been smart enough to go to a doctor about it. I was stubborn. As a result, I endured 10 more years of arthritic hips, which only decreased my physical health. You are wise to have gone ahead with it at that age!
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    THR October 4 RTHR. LTHR done 12/19

    Thanks Layla, I'm glad to be back. I'm investigating the OneStep Gait App. It sounds amazing. I also have a telling tale of physical therapy. For my first sugery(ies) I was gung ho on PT, and I wasn't so sure about the "walking is the only PT you need", but I see the light now. I'll post a new...
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    THR October 4 RTHR. LTHR done 12/19

    Hi everyone, Very very excited to get my next surgery! I got my left hip 2 years ago, and people, this surgery is a life changer! Jessica
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    Revision THR Loose Acetabular cup - 10 days post Op

    Yes, it is time for an update. I just hit my 2 months and 1 week point (9 weeks). It seems like recovery has flown by - the first 5 weeks were slow going, but progress was fast. I have been faithful about physical therapy and I also have really enjoyed it. I feel like I improved after every...
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    Revision THR Loose Acetabular cup - 10 days post Op

    I did it! It took nearly 2 hours but I did it! I am particularly hairy, so I had to trim all the wildness down first, then shave. I can't believe how much better the TED hose feel - they feel almost great! These little milestones are so valuable. Also went to the aquarium here and walked for...
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    Revision THR Loose Acetabular cup - 10 days post Op

    Thank you! I was considering just using a long stick and some duct tape. I am so far behind I need to cut through the hedges with one of my electric razors. It will be a 2 step process, with the boyfriend's help!
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    Revision THR Loose Acetabular cup - 10 days post Op

    Oh I just remembered something!! When I was waiting for my 2nd surgery - a couple of Operating Room nurses came by to check on me. One said, "so you are back in because you fell?" And I said "is that in my chart?" I think it was! In any case I am going to request the notes because that is 100%...
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    Revision THR Loose Acetabular cup - 10 days post Op

    Hi everyone! I do need to post an update. I suppose things are going well - I am at day 24. I am doing Physical Therapy twice a week and once a day at home. It has been helpful and I have seen progress every couple of days, although he told me today that I would begin to see slower progress -...
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    Revision THR Loose Acetabular cup - 10 days post Op

    Hi everyone and thank you for your responses. Prem1234 no the surgeon actually seemed a little baffled. He asked if I had had a bone scan recently and I did one 4 months ago. It was normal, maybe even on the better side of normal. I am super curious myself what happened. Today is Day 5 and I...
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    Revision THR Loose Acetabular cup - 10 days post Op

    @Celle it was done on Dec. 31 - New Year's Eve!

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