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    THR dizmom1's recovery thread

    Thank you @Layla for the Two Month Happy Anniversary! Actually had my 8 week appointment with my OS and all looks great on the xray’s! I have continued with physical therapy twice a week, more for mental health to get out of the house. I do feel so very fortunate that the healing process for me...
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    THR dizmom1's recovery thread

    Thank you BarbyDoll and Layla for the information. Did not think of using the Palmer’s Cocoa Butter with vitamin E. I had staples so the incision is a little “bumpy”. Will definitely wait a few more weeks though 2-3 months sounds much more reasonable.
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    THR dizmom1's recovery thread

    Over 4 weeks now, continue to follow all those recovering and shouting hooray to all! Totally wondering how anyone feels or is doing incision massage. Went to PT today and was asked if I had started massaging the incision....it all looks good, as far as incisions go..... is still sensitive. Not...
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    THR dizmom1's recovery thread

    Thankful that recovery continues to go well. Staples out, what a relief. Borrowed an ice machine from a friend, what an absolutely wonderful machine. Ice continues to be my best friend. After reading so many posts from others recovering, working hard to keep activity reasonable and continue to...
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    THR Posterior approach

    I ditto all the “kicked in the butt” pain. I am almost three weeks out from posterior approach right hip. Soreness is better everyday, still best friends with ice, definitely helps. I also agree with the boredom......I am researching and planning for several trips in 2019. My best to you in...
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    THR dizmom1's recovery thread

    Surgery done! Yeah! A little rough with post anesthesia nausea but made it home after spending one night in the hospital. Pain under control, have found ice to be so very helpful. Trying not to push too hard, taking it one day at a time. PT going well, three days a week outpatient, nice to get...
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    Scheduled for right THA on 21 August

    So glad I have found this forum, Ready for a new hip so I can enjoy hiking the trails.
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