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Hip4life
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Oct. 4th left hip THA, definitely not panicking, nope, not me...
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Welcome! I think the weeks leading up to surgery were the most nerve wracking. Once surgery is over, then you can deal with real facts...
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Opposite side!
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If there is anything I would change in the initial meeting with the surgeon and his team, it would be a more realistic approach to...
Sep 14, 2023
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Thank you to everyone who encouraged me to keep icing. I iced for several hours today (hubby going up & downstairs replacing gel packs...
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I just wanted to post a very heartfelt thank you to everyone here for the wonderful, compassionate, understanding support you all...
Sep 14, 2023
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Had my 2nd hip put in yesterday.
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Pain meds, ice, and move regularly. You're tempted to not move when you're hurting but that can make you more stiff and those soft...
Sep 14, 2023
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Hippie Chick’s Recovery Journey
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@Hippie Chick With your sore heel, you need to make sure it is elevated off of the bed or any surface it might be resting on. Place a...
Sep 10, 2023
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Finally on the other side
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@Esmeralda It was a week before I was allowed to remove my dressing and shower. My incision was glued and I still had to keep it...
Sep 10, 2023
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Do you worry about wearing out your new hip?
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@Brepp0 It's natural to want to protect that precious hip implant. Like I pointed out to my OS: next to my house, it was one of the...
Sep 10, 2023
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RTHR Recovery - UK - 65 year old woman
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@Gloucestergal65 Even into my first year I noticed small things that got better: I could finally get up off the floor (not the most...
Sep 5, 2023
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Questions about Log Leg
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@Clairebella I wouldn't worry too much. All those soft tissues are traumatized right now so many times just moving normally can feel...
Sep 5, 2023
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@Clairebella The way you describe your leg feeling is what's known around here as having "a log leg". The swelling is normal for this...
Sep 5, 2023
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Psoas Impingement After THR
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Hello @sfield27 I am so sorry that you are still dealing with pain and limited ROM. It is a very frustrating place to be when at this...
Sep 5, 2023
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@Luluk I have no experience with shoulders except for pain and injections but in looking through some of our articles in our library, I...
Aug 30, 2023
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One hip done
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@Tra2419 Please be cautious with any PT. Some are too ambitious at this point in the game. Remember, hips don't really need anything...
Aug 30, 2023
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Left THR Soon!
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@GimletTX Best wishes for a smooth surgery tomorrow and a good start on your recovery journey. You certainly have a beautiful incentive...
Aug 30, 2023
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