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    Bilateral THR Double in December - Done!

    Anyone have aspirin agony? I'm on 325mg twice a day and started having heartburn/GI issuse about 2 weeks ago. Called the doctor after a week, (I shoul dhave called sooner) she said they were definitely causing the problem with the aspirin and prescribed RX Pepcid 2x a day. That seemed to help...
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    THR 2-weeks into recovery THR

    You shoveled snow one month post op?? You're a beast! That's incredible! We only had a few inches last week (which is a lot for NYC) and I made my son do it, I was 4 weeks post of and not interested in snow.
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    Bilateral THR Double in December - Done!

    @LD of Michigan Today is the day I'm attempting public transit. I'm going to avoid rush hour in both directions, and I plan to take the R train which is the long and slow route to work, so not packed in like sardines on the 4/5 train. I hate the packed trains especially in the winter whe...
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    Bilateral THR Double in December - Done!

    @Fit4Family I feel like I should just dig a tunnel directly to the grocery store. The fridge is packed pull and then <poof> it's empty! Your description of people in your area is exactly like NYC. People are rushing and oblivious to people around them, and they are usually looking down at...
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    Bilateral THR Double in December - Done!

    @JMM2019 I accidentally responded to you in someone else’s thread with a long story about my first few weeks. Unfortunately it was deleted because it was in the wrong place. My bad. My sister stayed with me the first week which was invaluable, after that just my 12 and 14 year old kids which...
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    Bilateral THR Double in December - Done!

    @Elf1 You called it! 8:30 and i'm asleep :sleep: I've been mostly working from home, but I have gone into the office a few times for a short day. I've been falling asleep at 8:30 every night! I don't even bother with Netflix because I'm too tired to watch it. My dad use to say he was just...
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    Bilateral THR Double in December - Done!

    FOUR WEEK POST OP UPDATE! :) I'm going into the office today 9-3 four weeks post-op to the day! I've been working from home all week and I have a bunch of meetings today that I need to be at. I am taking a cab - no way am I ready to battle the subway at rush hour! Taking it easy is always a...
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    Bilateral THR Double in December - Done!

    @Mojo333 and @Layla I am taking it easy, don't be worried! While I have been going to the gym, I don't do much there, and what I do is very mild. It's a good place to do my physical therapy exercises because they have those high tables used for PT and massage. It feels good to move as I've...
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    Bilateral THR Double in December - Done!

    @LD of Michigan Luckily I don't have to worry about driving because I don’t own a car. I do have to learn to navigate the subway, which will be a challenge, mostly because of the people. It's so crowded on the train, on the platform, on the stairs, and needless to say everyone is rushing and of...
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    Revision THR 55 male cyclist 2019 October Revision THR

    @Corey W When did you first get on a bike post-op? I'm guessing a stationary bike to start? I'm a lifelong cyclist and biking is one of the few things that I could still do as my hips deteriorated pre-op. I'm only 3 weeks post op and I start outpatient PT next week, I'm really hoping they...
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    THR One down, one to go

    @Redd The double hippy club is definitely where it’s at. The second hip will most likely be easier as you will know what to expect and you will have one good (right) leg to stand on. I had my first hip replacement in 1998, while I don't remember a whole lot about it, I know that I was much more...
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    Bilateral THR Double in December - Done!

    I'm three weeks post-op as of today and feeling great! I went to the gym yesterday!!!! My gym is only 5 blocks or so from my house, so it's a short walk. I did a little bit of a workout, mostly cables. The seats on any machine or bench are too low, so I had to get creative with standing...
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    Bilateral THR Double in December - Done!

    @leejaa I'm going to try that tonight!
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    Bilateral THR Double in December - Done!

    @Elf1 Thank you for your suggestions. I've been trying to smush pillows around me, but they aren't really doing anything. My cat loves that I'm on my back and not rolling around all night, she can stay put happily on top of me. I think I will talk to my surgeon, I'm only 3 weeks post op so I...
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    Bilateral THR Double in December - Done!

    @LD of Michigan Ahhh, the voice of reason. That's exactly what I needed to hear. I'm feeling pretty good, which I know can lead to being over confident and to overdoing it. Taking it easy isn't something I'm particularly good at, but I'm trying to learn. Thank you!!!!!!
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