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    THR I think its time...THR.

    Yes, that was the point for me too. I cannot believe the difference in my sleep since having the surgery. I rarely slept more than an hour at a time and frequently 4 hours or less a night. I was constantly awake with pain and had really just resigned myself to constantly being tired. I am amazed...
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    THR LTHR - Dysplasia & Legg Calve Perthes Disease

    I am actually doing really well. Still have precautions in place for another 6 weeks due to the shape of my hip joint and the fact it was a more complicated surgery but despite that I am feeling really happy with where I am at the moment. I am starting to walk a little better and I am getting...
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    THR LTHR - Dysplasia & Legg Calve Perthes Disease

    @Rich75 - sorry!! I just realised I replied twice to your message
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    THR LTHR - Dysplasia & Legg Calve Perthes Disease

    Thank you! I have my follow up appointment on Tuesday and if that goes well I know it will be very reassuring- I haven’t seen the doctor since I was discharged so sometimes I worry that I have done something/ not done enough to cause a setback
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    THR LTHR - Dysplasia & Legg Calve Perthes Disease

    Thank you! This board is great for reassurance - I know we are all different and you can’t possibly know my recovery - but hearing that people at the same stage experience similar symptoms but then go on to (almost) fully recover is comforting
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    THR LTHR - Dysplasia & Legg Calve Perthes Disease

    I have my follow up appointment on Tuesday. I went back to wearing my leg brace for a couple of days and the pain eased off. I just have to keep remembering that I was told my surgery could be complex and my recovery would be much longer due to my complications. I am still using a walker or cane...
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    THR LTHR - Dysplasia & Legg Calve Perthes Disease

    I am 6 weeks post surgery tomorrow and I am starting to get deep hip pain. This has got steadily worse over the last few days so I am feeling stressed about it. I had very little pain for the first few weeks. I am now worried that I have damaged something as this is worse than pre-op
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    THR 6 weeks post op- thigh/muscle pain

    Yes! I have thigh muscle pain and a definite limp. Still need a cane to walk
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    THR LTHR - Dysplasia & Legg Calve Perthes Disease

    Yes, I am very consciously walking like this but it is very difficult not to limp
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    THR LTHR - Dysplasia & Legg Calve Perthes Disease

    Thank you. I am doing really well. Leg still feels very different to the other one though. It feels very stiff and I have a significant limp. I had leg lengthening so curious if the limp will eventually settle
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    THR JenaS62's Recovery

    Sending my very best wishes for your continued recovery and that you will enjoy the wedding with your new hip. It is still a long way down the road and your body will have done a lot of healing by then
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    THR JenaS62's Recovery

    I am 5 weeks out and in a full leg brace with a walker too. I had low expectations going in though and have had a limp for years so I actually feel as if I am doing well. I had my leg lengthened and my surgery was a little more complex due to childhood issues so have to keep the brace on for 8...
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    THR LTHR - Dysplasia & Legg Calve Perthes Disease

    Rash has now gone, wound so much better and walking is getting easier. I was hoping to be able to move on to a cane but my surgeon said that I need to continue with the walker, brace and restrictions for the minimum 6-8 weeks. I am getting some lower back pain now but I am recognising that it’s...
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    THR LTHR - Dysplasia & Legg Calve Perthes Disease

    I probably eased off the pain meds too quickly. I take one at night to help me sleep and two acetaminophen in the morning. Maybe I should take a couple midday too. I hate taking too many meds though. I have been icing. Not elevating too often as it’s hard as my leg is in a brace. Probably need...

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