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    THR Week 4 update

    Today I had my first follow up appointment with my OS. I had a whole list of questions and although I can’t do everything I wanted to do on my list I had a few joyful allowances. My dressing finally came off. A whole month I had that water proof dressing on my a.... and I am finally free. It...
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    THR Week 4 update

    So it has been a full month since my surgery and I am feeling better each day. I am off my hydro morphine and using Tylenol and Advil as needed. I have overdid it a few times and then I pay big time but if I take it easy the next day I seem to bounce back. I am amazed that I can still tire out...
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    THR Hip Recovery

    Congrats on your one month of having a new hip! I’m following you as you are slightly ahead of me. Sounds like you are doing really well. Have a great weekend
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    THR Week 4 update

    day 17 really - I am doing my best to not overdo it. I’m on my last prescription refill of hydro morphone so am working out a schedule to slowly replace it with Tylenol and Advil, any suggestions? I have a couple weeks to do this. Im doing the Onestep PT exercises and they are not excessive but...
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    THR Week 4 update

    Yup you’re right I am coming into my third week which as of today is only day 15. My error. Like to blame the pain meds but might be my over eager desire to be farther along....
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    THR Week 4 update

    Day 21 - 3 weeks post op. I started online PT with OneStep today. I have been cleared to use a cane (they had a helpful video on how to use a cane properly) and will be doing their exercises gently. walking 10 minutes a day 2-3 times a day. I have been managing pain better and am finding that it...
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    THR Home and on the mend.

    Hi there. I am now 3 weeks post op and can attest that things will slowly improve. Stay encouraged! My first week I kept coming back to this site just to stay sane. I had a very bumpy first week but eventually you will get a rhythm going with the pain meds and what works in addition to the meds...
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    THR Hip Recovery

    Thanks for asking as I have the same question. Currently my left hip is having no problems but it’s hard not to worry if it’s inevitable that it too will need replacing..... for now I’m telling myself I have 2 good hips! Sounds like you’re doing really well! Congratulations on your mobility:)
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    THR Week 4 update

    Hang in there. The stairs are scary especially when you feel so vulnerable about falling. one day at a time. My husband spotted me for quite awhile until I got my confidence. I just take one step at a time like a little old lady but being outside is worth it!
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    THR Week 4 update

    Thanks it is weird but understandable I guess. There is a good use of these drugs and I wish there were more physicians and surgeons willing to work with their patients in using them appropriately. The hydro morphone has been working well.
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    THR Week 4 update

    Hi there. So my new meds are great. No nausea! I am so grateful and I have now figured how to work the meds so I can sleep through the night. One’s perspective can really change after a good night of sleep! I have been taking to heart trying to walk 10 minute intervals. I realized that I was...
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    THR So I walked out on my PT...

    I can so relate having to give up a sport I love. I was a long distance runner and I loved it. It was my stress relief, my source of inspiration, my way of exploring wherever we travelled. Lace up my shoes and off I’d go, so easy and so fulfilling. I had to give it up 3 years ago and have...
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    THR Week 4 update

    Day 8 -yesterday my GP took over my pain meds as my OS wouldn’t respond to my phone calls. She put me on 1mg hydro morphine 3 times a day. I have now lost the hives, nausea and dizziness but I’m not sure if I can stretch the doses 8 hrs. Hoping i can as it is a controlled substance and I have...
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    THR Week 4 update

    I was given 2 prescriptions with no instructions. One was for Tramadol the other for T3. I wonder if I was suppose to take both? Or is the recommendation for just regular strength Tylenol. Can’t thank you enough for this information!
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    THR Week 4 update

    It’s been a week since my surgery and I am still struggling with my pain meds. My OS has not gotten back to me despite repeated messages so today I go to my GP. Despite these struggles I am learning to get around. I am starting to go on short walks with my crutches. It is so good to get...
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