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    THR New hip feels real good.

    Has anyone ever had a gap along their incision area of their hip replacement? My surgery was april16th. and now there is a lump and gap where my scare is. when I'm walking alone or carrying something I get alot of pain there, if I squeeze it together then it doesn't hurt as much. Any Ideas?
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    PKR Emotional

    there is always leaning over the bed, or something on that order, just need to get creative.
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    PKR Emotional

    I was driving within 7 weeks, I just had my husband take me to an empty parking lot so I could pratice all different things, hard stop fast trun ect. after doing this for a little bit I felt ready to hit the streets. good luck.
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    THR New hip feels real good.

    Had my 4 week follow up with the surgeon today, and he said everything is looking great. I have 4 more weeks of following the 90 degree rule, and also got a high 5 from him because I am able to go up and down the stairs regularly. I no longer use the cane on a regular basis, only on uneven...
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    THR Sometimes peachy, sometimes the pits

    Peaches I had my 4 week check up with the surgeon today, and he said everything is looking good, 4 more weeks of the 90 degree and see him in 3 months. I am not using a cane except on uneven ground or when going a distance. I asked how far I can walk and he said my hip will tell me when I've...
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    THR Sometimes peachy, sometimes the pits

    Peaches,I too am having more back issues sense my LTHR and I believe it's all the movement that went on during surgery, also the sciatic nerve sometimes gets moved around and irritated, any of these things can cause a flare up. When my back is really bothering me I alternate ice and heat. I do...
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    THR New hip feels real good.

    Kim22,It's has flat plates you put your feet on while sitting and push up and down on.just like walking and or riding a bike. not much stress on any muscles.
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    THR New hip feels real good.

    Yesterdays PT was interesting,did the sitting stepper, the leg press with one weight, and the treadmill walking in four different directions. Didn't feel too bad. Am sore alittle today, but not bad. Will give it ago tomorrow, and the Thursday my 4 week cheek up with my Surgeon. Will let you all...
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    THR Sometimes peachy, sometimes the pits

    Peaches, the wedge isn't the one from the hospital I got it in the pillow section at wallmarts. I used it to sleep on and the to elevate my leg on. I bought the bedside camode and just didn't use the bucket. just set the height and set it over the toilet. it has it's own lid I can put down each...
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    THR New hip feels real good.

    fiberlady,Peaches, Was doing better, but decided to go to the nursery to get the plants for my garden, and flowers, an hanging baskets. Then went to my daughters to see my youngest granddaughter, also my daughter. I'm a little sore, but probably will feel it more tomorrow, so will take it easy...
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    THR Sometimes peachy, sometimes the pits

    Peaches I bought a large wedge type pillow for sleeping and that seemed to help.I'm now sleeping on both sides and have slept much better. I use a body pillow ( with elastic sewed across the pillow case to put my other leg through to keep it in place) and that seems to be enough for me. I hope...
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    THR New hip feels real good.

    Kim22 I was doing squats and marching. Since I started out patient PT, He said no squats, and added different exercises with the thera band, was pretty sore yesterday but doing better today. Thanks for asking.
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    THR Hippy conquers Mt Everest (well, not quite!)

    welshjane Your journey to get where you've gotten has been a long and at times difficult one, but it was one that you were victorious and diligent on doing. May God put his hands on you to help you through the next journey you're about to embark upon. May you find the strength from all your...
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    THR New hip feels real good.

    Jamie so long as I don't walk around to much it's better,when I put full weight on it is when it really hurts. Thanks for checking up on me.
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    THR Sometimes peachy, sometimes the pits

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