Recent content by G's Mom

  1. G's Mom

    Did you have Anterior Approach THR??

    Hi @grandma chris, I had the anterior approach on October 21 last year. I'll relate my personal experience. Please keep in mind everyone is different. The first 4 weeks all went very well. PT was good,pain wasn't too bad, 4 tops and that was mostly at night. Decided to go to a concert because...
  2. G's Mom

    THR New hip today!

    Welcome the other side. just wait till you take your first steps and there's no bone on bone pain. Time to start thinking about doing all those fun activities that you haven't been able to do in a while. The simplest things will bring joy to your heart. Just remember the Bone Smart Mantras...
  3. G's Mom

    THR I'm done I'm done!!!

    Welcome to other side. You're on your way. Rest, ice and elevate. Excited for you :D Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2
  4. G's Mom

    No two people are the same with recovery?

    Hi newhip47 sounds like you're on the road to recovery. You are correct no two recoveries are the same. Now is the time to take things slow. I know from my personal experience that I over did it. In my mind I was doing my PT and everyday activities. My body's opinion was very different. It let...
  5. G's Mom

    THR Saving a spot for Monday October 21

    Thanks guys, PT today was gentle stretching. I've scaled way back. Bicycling with the noodle in the pool doesn't seem to aggravate it. Slowly.... and for just 30 minutes. During the day I have to repeatedly tell myself not to do too much. You never really realize how active you are untill you...
  6. G's Mom

    THR Saving a spot for Monday October 21

    anniemg you have a great Turkey day too. I think as ladies we're just not used to slowing down. To me it's just regular every day activities. I will scale back on pt. Stick to walking as Josephine says until the muscles and tendons calm down. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2
  7. G's Mom

    THR Saving a spot for Monday October 21

    Hi all just wanted to let all the newbies know that the BS mantra is no joke. I'm currently paying for doing too much too soon. When they say take it slow they really mean it. At PT with the TENS unit on my lower back and just had massage on the whole side of my thigh. Going to be cutting way...
  8. G's Mom

    7 Weeks Post Op Anterior THR: Oh What Fun

    Welcome, so happy for you. Recovery it's on its way. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2
  9. G's Mom

    THR Saving a spot for Monday October 21

    zumzumpammy, I felt like I had a Lld in the beginning also. That feeling had lessened greatly as the month has passed. The pt and walking helped a lot for me. My gait is almost even now, except when I'm really tired. Poppet, I wish I lived near an ocean. I live close to one of the great lakes...
  10. G's Mom

    THR Saving a spot for Monday October 21

    Poppet my legs felt like jelly, but in a good way. I'd like to go to your pool, it sounds amazing :D I've always been a water baby. Being in the pool was what I've been waiting for. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2
  11. G's Mom

    THR Saving a spot for Monday October 21

    Hi Poppet, I did read your articles. They have great info. I've gotten more info here than any where. Thank you for taking the time to do that for us. We appreciate it :) The pool was wonderful and I managed not to over do it. Nice to let all the muscles lengthen for a little while. Sent...
  12. G's Mom

    THR Saving a spot for Monday October 21

    Hi guys, had my 4 week check up. It went well. I got cleared to drive and go swimming. So happy about both. The most important lesson I've learned from here is not to over do it. I struggle with that but I'm learning. In the beging the op leg did feel longer. That feeling is less and less...
  13. G's Mom

    Preparing, freaking, and seeking solace. [Jan 28 bilateral THR]

    Hi Dr Toonz,I think you will be amazed at your body's recuperative powers. I think the period before the surgery was the worst part. There is a lot of informative reading material on this board and so many helpful people. Everyone is here to support you. Our recoveries are different but one...
  14. G's Mom

    THR 21 year old 5 weeks post op :)

    Poppet that was a very educational article. Thank you. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2
  15. G's Mom

    THR Hospital and post-op experiences?

    Hi Aaron, good to be on the other side isn't it? I had an anterior THR on 10-21. I was very happy with my hospital stay and my surgeon. I stayed 3 days and was told that was how it would be before hand. The nurses came every hour or two to check on me. They made sure my pain was well...
Back
Top Bottom