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    Gladfon's recovery

    I had my Lthr on September 17. The surgery and recovery has been going better than I expected. My surgery was at 7:30 in the morning, posterior approach.I had a spinal and was very alert when I woke up. They had me up and walking by 2:00 pm. I walked about 20 feet and then sat for a while. Pain...
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    A little nervous...Sept. 2 is approaching fast.

    @Mace1994 I just saw your post. I know you are probably in surgery now, but I am praying that the Lord give you a uneventful operation and an amazing recovery. My surgery is on the 17th. My prayers and best wishes for all September Sapphires. God bless!! Gladfon
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    Preparing for hip replacement

    @Jaycey, @beachgal @AllanM @MajorHeidi, thank you all for your welcome and willingness to help. I am counting on that. I talk to my daughter, daughter-in-law, and sister about the surgery, but not too much about my feelings. I don't want them or my husband to worry about me.So as far as venting...
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    Preparing for hip replacement

    @fulafoto, thank you for your wecome. Congratulations on your recent surgery. I hope you are continuing to do well. I have read your posts, and you come across as a most caring and compassionate person. Thank you for your encouraging words. I'm beginning to get nervous as the day approaches.Just...
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    Preparing for hip replacement

    Hi all, for some reason I could not log back on. Thank goodness, I'm back I was concerned you would think I was ignoring you all. Hello @Rhonda K I'm happy to know you are a September Sapphire as well. We are blessed to have this wonderful site with so many caring people. I've been trying to...
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    Preparing for hip replacement

    Hi everyone, I've been reading here for weeks and posted a couple of times, but hadn't started my own thread. What an awesome site this is! I have learned so much so far. I want to thank those who responded to my postings. I have been busy shopping for materials for our master bath redo. Not a...
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    THR Exercise Freak Bites the Dust..redux

    @Beachmusic, what an entertaining and encouraging report. I'm happy to hear you're doing so well. So many of the people here are so much younger than I that I am somewhat apprehensive about havng THR at my age. I am blessed that the pain started later in life, four years ago. I'm having LTHR on...
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    2014 September Sapphires - Are You Having Hip Surgery In September?

    @randy62 Yes, I'm having surgery on September 17. LTHR, posterior. I don't know if you saw my previous reply. I am a little apprehensive because of my age. But I am healthy otherwise. My family considers me a strong person. How about you, how are you feeling? Hope we can compare notes as we go...
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    2014 September Sapphires - Are You Having Hip Surgery In September?

    @randy62, yes I'm having surgery on 9/17/14, on the same day as you. Like you I can't wait to have it over and done with. I have had this pain for almost 4 years. Doctors thought it was from my back. I have stenosis, bulging discs. I have had 7 months with chiropractor, injections, on and off...
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    2014 September Sapphires - Are You Having Hip Surgery In September?

    Lthr 17 September 2014 gladfon Looking forward to pain-free walking.
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