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    THR Very happy

    Hello from New Zealand. I had RTHR on August 21 under spinal anaesthetic(despite lumbar degeneration) and am thrilled with the result. After the first couple of days I was pleased with the mobility though had some issues with pain relief not suiting me. Came home on Day 4 and it's been all good...
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    2015 August Hot Shots - Are you having hip surgery in August?

    Hello from New Zealand. I am having RTHR on August 21st. We do things a bit differently here but there's plenty I can relate to in this forum. I got a lot of support five years ago when I had a knee replacement and look forward to a lot more friendship Sent from my iPad using BoneSmart Forum
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    River's other side

    Hello River I have quietly followed your "thread of terror" with much empathy and sympathy and am so happy that you got to the other side and are doing well. Bonesmart was my lifeline for months post op, I learned so much and kept my worries on the straight and narrow with all the experiences...
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    Op was off - and then on again!

    Oh Natalie, I am so sorry to hear the bad news about the SC, but I guess it's good that the replacement is OK. I know nothing about SC so cannot comment, in fact I have learned all I know from this thread! However I do so hope that in the not too distant future your pain will decrease and your...
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    epidural and sedation

    Me too. I was very concerned about hearing the "carpentry noises" so made sure I told the anaesthetist about it. He said it would be fine and he would bring me a cup of tea in recovery. He did just that and all the nurses' jaws were dropping to their chins!!! Spinal block and sedative is a...
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    Op was off - and then on again!

    Wishing you all the very best, Natalie, so sorry to hear about the set back.
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    New BoneSmart Design! Tell Us What You Think.

    What a lovely surprise when the new page popped up for me. I immediately like it and much prefer the colour scheme. Thank you to FARM and all the technicians who have brought about this great update. I look forward to finding my way around. Happy Christmas to all the new knees and have a...
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    Op was off - and then on again!

    Hi everyone, I was so pleased to see your name on the New Posts, Natalie, had missed your posts! I too am glad that you are making some progress, your story has been a source of inspiration as well as sadness for your pain over such a long time. I hope you and your husband have a wonderful...
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    The History of Bone Smart Forum

    Thanks so much for the history lesson, Jo, it was fascinating reading and makes me even more grateful for the hours of information and human stories I have enjoyed on here for the last seven months. Like so many others I don't know how I would have coped without many daily doses of BoneSmart...
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    TKR Possible 2nd MUA and possible referral needed

    Re: 2 Weeks status post TKR Hello Jill, your posts are so articulate and your pain so evident that it makes me mad at the systems which allow this kind of torture to happen. I am presently supporting a friend who had LTKR on November 2nd through our public health system. Her surgeon is the...
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    Hi from New Zealand

    Hello Rogern From one Kiwi to another, welcome to Bonesmart (I am addicted to this website and don't know how I would have managed without it). I'm in Taranaki and had a LTKR in May. My progress has been pretty much by the book and now I really need to build up strength so I can keep "on the...
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    Most comfortable clothing post op?

    Hi Mary, I agree with Natalie, I have lived in sweat pants for the last three months, of course it has been winter here so that killed two birds with one stone - comfort and warmth. I stuck with nightdress and robe for the first week or more, I even came home in them. I also found thick warm...
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    Op was off - and then on again!

    Hi Natalie I have followed your story with interest and sadness that you are having such a difficult time. Compared to you, my own surgery seems like a walk in the park. I hesitate a bit to mention this possibility but you might like to investigate further: www.eftuniverse.com EFT is Emotional...
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    5 days post op

    Congratulations on getting the op done despite your doubts. Hope you feel better soon. Maybe I have missed this information somewhere on this website but it was only last Friday that my PT told me how to ice properly and the physiology behind it. Ice for 20 minutes max, then leave for 10 mins...
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    TKR From a Patient's Prospective

    I completely agree as well, and am so thankful that my own treatment has been sensitive, thoughtful and gentle. Having read so many experiences from Bonesmarties before my surgery I was prepared and anxious about being bullied by OS and PT personnel, and had made up my mind that my recovery...
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