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    TKR TKR (R) Dec 6, 2022

    Hello all. I'm six days out and still in a TON of pain. Icing continuously.
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    Revision THR One year later and still pain in groin

    @Onestepatatime -- glad your interview went well!! I know what you mean about the drain of putting on a suit, make up, etc. I remember being exhausted before I even left the house. Take care of yourself tomorrow! :loveshwr:
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    THR HipsterKat’s Recovery Thread

    Thanks @Layla!!! I'm doing pretty well and have been meaning to check in with everybody here. Work has been crazy, trying to make up for basically having 4 months off with all the medical stuff last winter/spring. I'll post an update with the highs and lows soon!
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    THR Superpath recovery what to expect

    I slept on the couch the first two weeks. For some reason it felt more supportive than my bed. But if you have a low couch, be really careful getting up so that you don’t bend at too sharp of an angle.
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    THR PostOp from July 10th, 2019

    Hi @PetMama. So sorry you had such a crappy hospital stay — I feel for you, having been through something similar. But now that you’re home, put that behind you and let the healing begin! :loveshwr::flwrysmile:
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    THR Superpath recovery what to expect

    Welcome @CLS! I second Layla’s suggestion to get a leg lifter loop to help you get in and out of bed. Also don’t forget to engage your abdominal muscles when moving your legs around — helps take the stress off your back.
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    THR LoneStrHip's Recovery Thread

    Hello and welcome! 10 weeks out and I’m STILL sleeping on my back — it just became a habit. I have a couple of medium density pillows that I put under each knee. Isn’t it cool watching the improvement each day? It slows down eventually, but those early days (frustrating as they sometimes are)...
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    THR Hipster64's Recovery Thread

    Yep!! My staff sang the theme from Rocky the first few times I made it up the stairs to work. :driver:
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    Revision THR My RTHR journey and the road back to an active life.

    @Ptarmigan, this is so true! I have played around with it and found that not drinking enough h2o and not getting enough sleep will cause me to gain weight, all other things being equal. @CPH, good work with your healthy eating! I am sure it is helping your healing and your body is happier!!
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    Revision THR One year later and still pain in groin

    @Onestepatatime have fun with your friends at the pool! (Take it easy though!)
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    THR My journey, if only I had known<

    Thanks for the update @Hip4life (and @lotusbuds). So encouraging for those of us earlier on. Tomorrow is my 10-week anniversary and I have been feeling really frustrated due to stiffness and scar issues. Nice to get a reminder that there is still a whole lot of healing to be done.
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    Revision THR My RTHR journey and the road back to an active life.

    Yay -- wishing you many more days like that! Glad to hear your "reinforced" femur is doing well!
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    THR Hipster64's Recovery Thread

    @Hipster64, yay one week down!!! Hope things keep going smoothly!
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    THR Here We Go Again!

    Love this image!! It's the little things. For me it was "I'm going to put on ACTUAL pants and go get the mail!" :walking: Hope they have gotten your pain meds sorted out.
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    THR Review after 1 year - is it necessary?

    @Fiona444 glad you are healing well! I also had to wait 10+ days for my first shower - felt so good when I finally was able!!

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