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    Butts

    So glad I am not the only one with occasional, late in the day butt soreness. I am 5 months out (dec 3) from a TLHR, and fully back at it, walk 40 mintuesd up and down hils at least 3 days per week. But on a day when I am particlularly busy my incision is sore, If I sit in a comfy chair...
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    recovery question

    My L THR was on Dec. 3. Home from the hospital Dec. 7. Full and complete release from restrictions on Jan 15. Have not take even an Advil since Dec7th. I am back to work full time (real estate agent) and have had only occasional aches here and there. Never in the same place twice. My...
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    The Long Drive Home?

    T-bone ... here's another nickel. My ride home, after 3 nights, was about 40 minutes. It was so difficult to get into the car, that the ride seemed to go quickly. I then began to worry about getting out, and down a few short steps to my house (thankfully, one level). It was scary, but I made...
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    Surgery date set-- April 1, 2009

    tbone ... Congrats. Great Decision. Start to focus on the things you WILL be able to do after the surgery. Focusing on the future really helped me. I am about 80 days from my surgery, free of pain, and every week I am able to do something I haven't done in a long while. I will circle April...
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    "New Girl" hiked today!

    PRGal ... Way to go! Isn't about the simple things?
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    Live Alone and Found Out I Need A New Hip

    Jan: Insurance battles are cruel. if it were me, I would network my way to be able to talk directly with a physical therapist. I believe that they are good people who want to help. That person might just take you on (pro bono ... like the lawyers) or may know of a less expensive program...
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    Wow, I can't Believe it has been 10 Months.

    Great story Tyler. makes me want to practice my 3 point shot. Soooo ... how about completing the picture and giving up smoking?
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    Update from THP 12/3/2008

    Went to OS on 1/15. He lifted all restrictions and said I am well on my way. Only 43 days since surgery. It was a very exciting experience. When I was thanking him, he said that the operation and techniques have made major gains, and that I was the beneficiary of those. So ... I am on my...
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    'Having' to heal

    PamPalm: I think it is normal to feel the blues and find it hard. I was so lucky, my wife and friends did not let me alone for several weeks. (surgery was 12/3). Also, I celebrated each small improvement with a call to someone. And I only focused on the improvements. Over the weekend...
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    twinge in thigh

    I am a month out and like to look upon the very occasional twinges as moments of healing. They are so much easier then the before op twinges which I called ZAPS!
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    stamina

    Full time, independent contractor agent. So getting back into the swing of things becomes an economic decision. That being said, i do not think I will be showing any houses until Feb., but will be involved in taking a few listings.
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    stamina

    Thanks for the answers. Yes the Doc said OK. I actually waited a few days. PRGal ... I agreed it was the stops and getting in and out, etc. Patience is really a virtue that I must work to acquire.
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    stamina

    Love this site! Had THR (left) on 12/3. I feel I am doing quite well. Walking unassisted in the house. No pain meds. Almost sleeping the whole night. Full set of exercises on non "PT" days. Yesterday (12/26) I went driving for the first time. About 1 mile to PT, then .1 miles to food...
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    How am I doing?

    What a wonderful site. Had my thr on 12/3. Am 62. Came home on 12/6. Walker to cane on 12/15. Had home pt for two weeks. Have had no pain. But have had soreness. Especially in the butt at night. Exercises seem to be easier each time. Begin outpatient pt tomorrow. Am feeling really...
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