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    THR 5 months in

    This is my second hip replacement I had my first in April 2021 followed by the other hip in October 2022 I’m five months in and just starting to see real possibilities of getting my old pre arthritis life back It’s been a long haul but sleep is now a welcome gift that I was missing badly and...
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    THR 5 months in

    Just wanted to update you on how I’m doing - the new hip is wonderful and I’m walking 15 mins a day plus I have started physio This time around I’m listening to my body as the physio got a bit carried away after my last THR and I suffered considerably I have struggled with an infection...
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    THR 5 months in

    Thank you for your anniversary message I am doing ok - had staples instead of sutures this time and they got infected but that is now almost resolved I’m walking 10 mins a time twice a day and although progress is slow i am feeling so much better and sleeping better I bought natrasan the...
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    THR 5 months in

    Thank you eman85 for the feedback this is all really helpful as my right hip was trouble free and I was not prepared for some of the issues I have had this time This forum has been a huge help
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    THR 5 months in

    Layla Thank you so much this is really encouraging! Xx
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    THR 5 months in

    Thank you very much for your feedback this is all very reassuring
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    THR 5 months in

    Thank you very much Boofit that’s reassuring!
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    THR 5 months in

    I too am finding this hip different to the first one I was warned this could be the case so tried to remain open minded but I am troubled by my foot turning outwards this time - it causes muscle pull on the shin and if I attempt to straighten the foot that causes an ache in the hip I’m seeing...
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    THR 5 months in

    Hope all went well with your surgery I am now beginning to feel more comfortable and more myself it’s week 3 of recovery and although sleep evades me I’m doing well Hope your recovery is speedy!
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    THR 5 months in

    Thank you much appreciated
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    THR 5 months in

    Could anyone advise please if it’s ok to sleep on my non operated side with a pillow between legs to avoid crossing over and dislocating This is day 4 of recovery and I understand you are not to sleep in operated side but was wondering if this was a possibility as my back aches badly when I’m...
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    THR 5 months in

    Thank you so much for your positive and helpful advice After the minor but painful set back I had last time trying to please my physio terrorist I will certainly be putting your common sense advice to use I trained as a holistic therapist some years ago and your advice sits very well with all...
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    THR 5 months in

    Thank you I hope this one will be a speedy recovery Had a surprise call from the hospital they had a cancellation for today and offered to me I jumped at the chance and am now on day 1 of recovery I switched to a different consultant as mine is away sick and this surgery had some differences...
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    THR Left hip replacement

    Hi there I had my first hip replacement in April 2021 and as the left was degenerating quickly the plan was to do it 9 months later but covid got in the way sadly so I’m really excited to be getting this done and putting my life back together Recovery was disappointingly slow first time around...
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    THR Left hip replacement

    Finally have a date for my 2nd hip replacement 18th October 2022 so happy!
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