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    THR DVT and pulmonary embolus

    THR on Dec 11 2017. Dec 24 Went to ER with severe pain in none operated calf. Sonogram xray and later a CT scan. Have a DVT in calf and blood clots in right lung. Admitted to hospital for four nights. While I was there went into afib due to lung clot pressure on heart. Home now but where there...
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    THR DVT and pulmonary embolus

    It really does amaze me this whole procedure and how far it has come. I hope you are having a good recovery. I look forward to getting my life back without pain.
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    THR DVT and pulmonary embolus

    December 11 2017 surgery THR done. Recovery seems slow. Doing PT as orders from hospital pt staff. Hospital stay was a bit crazy. Surgery was over at noon but my room was not ready so they kept me in recovery till 5 pumping me up on morphine. Kept asking for my husband and nothing. Then finally...
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    THR DVT and pulmonary embolus

    I have been trying to but not sure where. Was looking for December but only see nov. Sorry I am not real good at tech stuff . Lol
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    Over weight and surgery worries

    Getting my check list in order. I have a question for those that have had a THR Want to know is if it's necessary to get a chair for the shower ? I have a huge walk in shower. Also do I get one of those wedge things for my legs or do they give you one on the hospital?
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    2017 December SuperNovas - Are you having hip surgery in December?

    I know it's s bit nerve racking waiting till the surgery day. Sorry you had a postponement. Welcome to the month of the super novas. It does seem a strange time of year for surgery. I am trying to get most things done for holiday in advanced. Pretty sure after surgery my #1 priority will be me...
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    Over weight and surgery worries

    This will be my second grandchild. I have an almost 3 year old grand daughter. She is the beam of light in my day. I watch her 2 nights a week. She is such a good girl with my limitations! I can not wait to be more active with our time together.
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    Over weight and surgery worries

    Thank you for the reassurances. I have been medically cleared. I have much faith that this surgery will go great. I have a new grand baby girl to look forward to at the end of January so gonna follow all the recovery info from here and my Dr.
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    Over weight and surgery worries

    That is a good read. It does refer to tkr and I am having a thr. I have read similar articles in regard to thr though.
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    Over weight and surgery worries

    After struggling with pain and multiple cortisone shots for 2 plus years. Being told I was to young and too over weight. I finally have a surgery date for THR Dec.11. Worried because of weight issue. I have lost 30lbs and will keep at it before and after surgery. Have anxiety about the...
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    2017 December SuperNovas - Are you having hip surgery in December?

    THR December 11 right side. I am over weight and nervous but been waiting 2 years with ever increasing pain. Not able to work. Home with minimal activity. So ready to be able to be a pain free functioning person again.
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    2017 December SuperNovas - Are you having hip surgery in December?

    Surgery date is Dec. 11 Total Hip Replacement right side.

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