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    THR JolietSteel's Recovery

    Yes, I am very thankful that everything worked out well. Krista, I am married and have 2 children still at home so I ambulate at home with plenty of help, for your sister going to a rehab facility is probably best. My BMI was quite high and it was a struggle getting the doctor to agree to do...
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    THR JolietSteel's Recovery

    Sorry for the late update but I had LTHR Posterior Method on May 16, 2016 and all went well. I am over 3 weeks post op and am doing better every day. My OS has removed half of my staples and he will remove the remaining half on Friday. This is my second hip so I should be set for awhile . . ...
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    Still no surgery for me BMI to high

    I too went through what you have as my BMI is at 56, my OS performed RTHR in October 2014 and I'm having my LTHR on May 16th. My surgery was a complete success with no complications my recovery went fine etc, etc. Both of my hips were bad when I had my right one done but he wouldn't do both so...
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    Now or later?

    I was told by more than one person that you know when it's time once the pain is unbearable and yes the hip may have to be re-done at some point but with new technology and depending upon what materials your orthopedic surgeon uses, it could last a very long time. I had my right hip replaced on...
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    2016 May Marvels - Are you having hip surgery in May?

    My THR #2 (left) is scheduled for May 16th, had #1 (right) done on October 27, 2014.
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    BMI too high before surgery!

    Both of my hips are bad, I was able to have surgery on my right hip and that went extremely well and I have just now scheduled the surgery for my left hip. Initially, I was referred to my orthopedic surgeon by my family doctor as being in a group of orthopedic surgeons who work on professional...
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    THR I am officially a hippie!!

    My surgery went well, it was loooonger (4+ hrs) than expected which kinda scared my family but I am a large man and my OS wanted to take every pre caution necessary to make sure the new hip was tight and clean. I am 2+ weeks post op and slowly making strides. My scar is 17 inches long...
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    2014 October Feisties - Are you having hip surgery in October?

    Ok, I have been re-scheduled (from 9/15/14) for my RTHR on October 27, 2014 and I am ready!!
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    2014 September Sapphires - Are You Having Hip Surgery In September?

    Reporting that unfortunatly due to a set back, my surgery was cancelled the day of. My OS saw that although my physician cleared me for surgery, my white blood cell count was high and he did not want to chance it for fear of infection. I am now in troubleshooting mode with the high white blood...
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    New to the board RTHR September 15th

    Thank you all for your well wishes, I am indeed ready and this forum has been a great help!!
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    New to the board RTHR September 15th

    Hello all, I'm new here and have been lurking for a few weeks. This seems like a great place for information and outlook. I have scheduled my RTHR and am ready, my left hip is almost there too so I'll have that done as soon as I'm able to and totally recovered from this surgery. I am a 51yr...
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    2014 September Sapphires - Are You Having Hip Surgery In September?

    RTHR September 15th posterior and ready!
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