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    THR Worried!

    hi my right hip was replaced on 5th May 2017 Jet
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    THR Worried!

    I am 7 days post op (TRHR) and I woke up this morning to find myself lay on my operated side!! It was obviously very sore and there is some marking on my dressing. it feels ok now but I'm worried I've done some damage??! Jet
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    THR any teachers on here? When back to work?

    Jomarie keep going with your walker and I will do whatever I can in whatever job I can get in education with my crutches and wheelchair when my right hip gives up! I'll take one cane when I am able to work again just to protect myself to some degree! I wish I didn't have to work but there's no...
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    THR any teachers on here? When back to work?

    I understand your daughters predicament Simplieme, redundancies are endemic in social and Educational services, it is truly disgusting that the most needed professionals are being sidelined!! I am struggling to make my mind up whether to return or give up and get a completely different job! The...
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    THR I'm just a pup at 3 wks post op. Am I normal?!

    One Pillow! Congratutions , I'm still on 2 pillows and my V pillow. Well done sweetie, you sound so much better! xxx
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    Depression/post-op blues - open for all

    Hi my name is Jet, I had a LTHR ON 24/3/16 and I'm not feeling great emotionally! I'm 5amd a half weeks post op and I'm Hoping being able to get back into driving at the end of this week coming up. I am very nervous about how I'm feeling because I suffer from Clinical Depression, I have done for...
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    THR any teachers on here? When back to work?

    Jomarie I feel your pain physically re hip and emotionally for work! I am so sorry you are also being treated badly ! I remember Dr when I started teaching I thought I will take early retirement.at 55 ( that would be next December for me. Then life alters circumstances (divorce) and I thought ok...
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    THR any teachers on here? When back to work?

    It's dreadful teaching herein England, sad to hear America is rubbish too, I thought it might be better for you! I am concerned about going back even to do supply/cover assignmentsBecause I know my other hip is deteriorating quite quickly ! I just can't Imagine doing anything else! I figure if I...
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    THR I'm just a pup at 3 wks post op. Am I normal?!

    Thanks guys it's good to hear that it is normal to have bad days, I thought I might be slipping into another episode of CD! Hippiegirl age 28!! That's a bit harsh, bless you and here's me moaning!! I will have a look at the depression thread see if that can help me put things into perspective...
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    THR I'm just a pup at 3 wks post op. Am I normal?!

    Still have a bit of a scab at one end, so maybe I'd best wait!! I feel like a 2 year old learning to do stairs again, but I guess our bodies will tell us when we are ready to do one step one stair at a time!!' It's so Frustrating age 54, my brain thinks I can run up and down stairs without...
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    Anaesthesia-help!

    Hi Probably too brave I wouldn't recommend no sedative, spinal with yes but not without. Anyway you must do whatever is the the most manageable for you, the anaesthetist has to grant your wishes! Well within reason, he won't pull a Mediterranean cruise out of his hat!! When is your op? Jet xxx
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    THR I'm just a pup at 3 wks post op. Am I normal?!

    Hi hippiegal I'm also 5 weeks post op. I can't walk up and downstairs proper yet, I'm thinking if you are the same maybe it's quite normal at this point?! I can't wait for next Thursday when I can sleep on my side, I keep switching between bed and recliner in the night, I'm shattered!!! When...
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    THR Bummed

    Hi JKA , I'm so sorry about your job, I do understand, I also lost my job last year because I couldn't function properly and I was always of sick! I am 5 weeks post op LTHR so very new to this! My surgeon told me most people don't recover properly from around 6 months and sometimes a year. That...
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    THR any teachers on here? When back to work?

    Thank you for your reply Selfs, think I might move to Scotland, sounds like you're still allowed to be yourself there! We are even told what we can and can't say to pupils/students !! I got told off once for calling a student 'chick'. I'm a northerner that's how we speak throwing the odd...
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    Hip Infection Going on to surgery # 8 & 9 for same hip

    Linda I can't answer your questions I'm just a newbie by I want to offer my support if ever you need a moan, a cry or a laugh feel free to message me anytime. I'm in England so there is a time difference but I will keep check for any msgs.. I'm pleased to hear that you now have a surgeon who...
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