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    THR Gimpy Gal post op!

    You know you're doing great when you forget to check into Bone Smart. I'm approaching my seven months post op and feel I'm about 95% healed. My only remaining problem is I'm still not comfortable lying in bed on my surgical side. I wonder if it's scar tissue pulling. Everything else is...
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    THR Minifab - 30M - LTHR Recovery Thread

    Great to hear how well you are doing. I had surgery 10 days after you and you've reminded me to post an update, as well. Isn't it glorious to be golfing without pain? I'm going to start walking nine holes next and leaving the electric cart behind for the shorter courses! Enjoy that new baby...
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    THR Minifab - 30M - LTHR Recovery Thread

    You are definitely having a speedy recovery. I look at yours and then at mine and all I can do is remind myself I'm more than twice your age, not in good shape to begin with and carry on. But you give me hope! I'm 7 weeks post op tomorrow and finally felt it was okay to try a golf round...
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    THR Gimpy Gal post op!

    Thanks, @Pumpkln. I expected someone would drop by and say exactly what you have. I just needed to HEAR it. And my comment about 6 weeks meaning recovery!!! was totally tongue in check. It just feels like it's some magical milestone!
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    THR I’m so overwhelmed HELP

    @Nchiodo - Our surgeries are just a day apart and I still have that ache. I blame the seroma I have under the scar. I would imagine your hematoma might give you the same sensation? I could be wrong (I'm just guessing from a patient's perspective) but I think they are similar situations with...
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    THR Gimpy Gal post op!

    Needing reassurance from my BoneSmarties today. As a point of reference, I'm 5 1/2 weeks out from surgery, been released from home health care and PT, and my surgeon says I'm doing absolutely great. But as I approach the 6 week mark (that designates RECOVERY!) I'm still struggling, even though...
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    THR Minifab - 30M - LTHR Recovery Thread

    You are doing so well! Monday will be six weeks for me and I'm nowhere near where you are (I know, don't compare!) but I know I'll get there. Looking back about 10 days I see no improvement at all with the pain level, BUT I'm doing more so there's that. Backing off a bit today, hoping I can...
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    THR Gimpy Gal post op!

    I love BoneSmart! I went to bed wondering what to do and wake up with the opinion I should at least run this past my surgeon. I'll call him today. His office is very responsive. In fact, the surgeon told me his staff will not allow him to leave until every question that came in during the day...
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    THR I’m so overwhelmed HELP

    @Nchiodo - been thinking of you. Let us know how your post op appointment goes tomorrow!
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    THR Gimpy Gal post op!

    So, today is basically a month out from surgery. Doing well but a tad surprised I'm still uncomfortable. Pain level is fairly low (doesn't exceed a 'two' for the most part) but there. I am doing more around the house and am up to maybe a 3/4 mile walk daily, so all I can do is be careful not...
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    THR Gimpy Gal post op!

    Yesterday was 24 days post op and I had a followup with my surgeon. It was delayed a bit due to having to wait long enough to have my stitches removed that were added when my wound busted open. So, he was so very pleased with my progress! Key points - 1. Like many of you said, insomnia is a...
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    THR Gimpy Gal post op!

    @mojo, I don't really feel my surgeon was trying to get me to give up the meds too soon. The way the nurse worded it on the phone is they were concerned about the refill because they wondered if something was going on causing me more pain than they expected at this point. But maybe the time on...
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    THR Gimpy Gal post op!

    Thanks @EllieRose, @leejaa, @Mojo333 and @Elf1. It helps beyond measure to know that for many people insomnia is the norm. I too, hate it since with a bad hip prior to surgery it seems I haven't slept in forever. I too, spend most of the night listening to books and podcasts - a habit I got...
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    THR Gimpy Gal post op!

    Thanks, @Layla and @Elf1 for dropping in. I intend to ask my surgeon about the Magnesium on Thursday at my post-op, just because he's ever so cautious about supplements. In the time being, I've checked out magnesium rich foods for the short term. Tomorrow is my three week mark. I'm doing well...
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    Revision THR Hip revision surgery

    Sorry about the need for a general, but you have the information and can move on. If they had major concerns they would tell you both. Sorry about the Covid scare, too. No one wants a surgery on the calendar to be delayed (I had FIVE dates myself) but dealing with Covid and recovery both...
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