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    THR Got a new hip yesterday and home the same day!

    I'm in Ontario and had my surgery in Woodstock. They are amazing there!
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    THR Got a new hip yesterday and home the same day!

    I had my left hip done in 2011 and a revision in 2019. (somehow managed to break the ceramic cup). Yesterday, they replaced my right hip, using the anterior approach. My surgery started around 8 am, and I was wheeled into recovery at 10. At 11, I was taken to my room. Had lunch at 1 and...
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    THR Third Hip Surgery

    I heard from my surgeon today! My surgery is scheduled for November 17th! I was afraid it would be postponed because of Covid, but it seems we're a go!! This is my third hip surgery. I had my first THR in 2011, to replace my left hip. In 2019, they replaced it again. It had been squeaking...
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    2020 November Nimbles - Are you having hip surgery in November?

    November 17th, Right hip replacement, anterior This is my third hip surgery. I had the left one replaced in 2011, but broke it somewhere along the way and had it replaced in 2019. Now onto the other side!
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    2019 March Musketeers - Are you having hip surgery in March?

    I'm scheduled for a revision surgery on March 12th. I had my hip replaced in 2011 and Bonesmart was my lifeline!! I'm not too worried this time, since I know what to expect. I had a ceramic replacement, but it seems that the cup part has cracked. Hopefully, this new one will last a bit...
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    Eight months post op!

    Hi Gideon You're riding great!! How soon after surgery did you start riding again? My doctor says 3 months for me. I just trail ride.
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    Live from the recovery room

    Congrats Shawn and welcome to the other side!!!! It only gets better from here.
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    May Marvelettes 2011 - Are You Having Hip Surgery In May?

    Good Luck Shwn and LouLou! Your surgery will be over before you know it and you'll be in recovery amazed at how easy it was! Hope to see you soon on the other side. Good luck to anyone else that is scheduled for surgery this week.
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    sharp pain in groin

    Hey Twin! I've been getting a very sharp pain right at the joint when I stand up and the first step when I put weight on it. It reminds me of the pre-surgical pain. My hubby keeps reminding me that the joint is brand new and nothing is wrong with it, but the muscles have a lot to recover from...
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    May 5th surgery and home today!

    Don't worry Sharonslp, I don't fight the tired and take nice naps! lol My husband is off work for two weeks to look after me and he likes to take the naps too! lol The doctor told me after the surgery, that the ball part of my joint, was rotated out of position by 30 degrees because of the...
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    I'm home and sooo happy !

    Re: Im Home and sooo happy ! Hi Karen! I've been watching for your post. I'm glad to see that you're home and doing well. I got home Monday and have even had two showers!!! It's great to have it all behind us, isn't it?
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    May 5th surgery and home today!

    I had my first shower today and my first home visit for physio. The shower was short , but very welcome. It was nice to get my hair washed!! The physio wasn't bad and the therapist said I was doing great and would probably go right to the cane after the walker. (the crutches I have here were...
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    May Marvelettes 2011 - Are You Having Hip Surgery In May?

    Good Luck Rayray and everyone else having surgery this week! I'm 5 days post op and had my first shower this morning and feeling pretty darn good!:biggrin:
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    May 5th surgery and home today!

    Well, I made it to the other side!!! Things started off a bit rough with two, very painful attempts at putting in an IV. The nurses finally opted to let them do it in the OR. Once in the OR, the got the IV in, then tried to do the spinal anesthetic. Due to the fusion in my spine from and...
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    May Marvelettes 2011 - Are You Having Hip Surgery In May?

    I'm home and all has gone well! I will write a full report on the other side!! Thanks everyone for the support!
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