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  1. J

    Still having problems

    How awful to have to wait so long, Simba. I admire your courage and tenacity.
  2. J

    What to wear at rehab hospital post op

    I was in a rehab hospital for 11 days after surgery - it was the best decision for me as I know I would have attempted too much on my own at home. I wore loose fitting skirts and dresses (easier to put on) and then grabbed a pair of shorts to wear under whenever I went for physio (usually twice...
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    Ongoing problems

    Janet, I have not seen my OS since August. He doesn't admit a discrepancy or an angle problem - said my muscles were just weak so prescribed more exercise. I limp unless I am wearing a shoe lift or the orthotics. I am still seeing a physiotherapist. I still do daily exercises to strengthen...
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    Ongoing problems

    Janet, my leg is angled like that as well. The operated leg is also longer than the other so I have had orthotics made. They alleviate the length disparity but also force my foot outward to try to correct the angle of the leg. I also still have some discomfort on the stairs. My knee just...
  5. J

    New BoneSmart Design! Tell Us What You Think.

    I think the site looks great. Very easy to navigate and nice and modern looking. Well done!
  6. J

    Still Limping

    It's just a thought...but I am 7 months post-op and my walk was still not normal so I had the physiotherapist measure my legs - the operated side is a bit more than 2 cm longer. I saw a podiatrist who has made me a lift for my shoes and it has made a big difference. The OS had told me to wait...
  7. J

    STICKLESS out in the STICKS

    Wonderful progress Sylvia - and so quickly!!!
  8. J

    Out an on the other side of revision

    Jim, How wonderful that you have reached this point! Best wishes for a continued and speedy recovery - your optimism has been awesome!!!
  9. J

    In pain, confusion and uncertainty after 4 months

    Good luck Jim - you certainly deserve it after all you have been through.
  10. J

    I have a few little questions....

    Hello Jackie, I'm not sure if this type of iron is available in Alberta, but I am just outside of Toronto...I had two transfusions post-op and the hospital put me on a type of iron called Proferrin (I think) - very easily absorbed and isn't nearly as constipating as other types.
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    2 years post-op, what is your 'Normal'?

    Hello Abaird, I am only 6 months with a new hip but I often experience the thigh pain you mention. I cannot lift heavy things yet either as the pain increases. I am still doing exercises/physio to get the quads and glutes back to normal - it seems like that's never going to happen! You are...
  12. J

    Tenderness under and around scar

    Thank you Jamie. Your advice is always filled with common sense!
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    Tenderness under and around scar

    My scar is still very tender to the touch and it has been over 5 months since surgery. My p/t massaged it a few times and told me to continue doing that at home but it is so very sensitive that I can't do it with as much pressure as she does. I can't believe that so many of you are able to...
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    Thomasinna is back

    Hello Sylvia, So glad you are here on "the other side" and it sounds like you are taking things nice and easy - the best way to recover. I was sorry to read of the spinal mishap - I made sure I told the anesthesiologist that I did not want to hear those saws, the spinal went in and I went out...
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    I Started My physical Therapy Today!

    Hi Janet, I was so glad to read that you had started physiotherapy. I have been away for a few weeks and I'm trying to catch up with what has been happening with everyone. It sounds as if you are making great progress! I still go to physio 2x/week (but have missed 3 weeks so did exercises on...

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