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    Hip Infection Anterior THR Recovery by KCDawg34

    Thanks, Susan. That second hip can cause some confusion, especially when the first one is still weak. On the positive side, I've been off the cane completely now for four days. The hips seem to be getting stronger and my left IT Band - which was causing so many of my problems - is finally...
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    Hip Infection Anterior THR Recovery by KCDawg34

    I finally heard from my doctor's office today and it was worth the wait. The CT scan showed no further infection, meaning that the antibiotics had done their job. My blood tests also all came back all in the normal ranges. They are extending the antibiotics for another week, but don't think...
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    THR 3weeks post THR and pain seems worse

    Do you have a recliner? Between my two surgeries, that was the only way I could get any sleep. My thigh pain was brutal at night lying in bed. Minimal problems with thigh pain in the recliner.
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    THR Pain returned after several months - caused by my back pain??

    Highland, sorry you are having troubles. Trust me when I say it's a day to day process. That's why I tell people that I don't get better by the day, but I usually get better by the week...and you will too. My recovery has been good (returned to work 18 and 25 days respectively after my...
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    Hip Infection Anterior THR Recovery by KCDawg34

    Hip Hip Hooray, I am actually a pretty big guy (slightly over six foot one). Less than three years ago I was running 3 miles a day 5 days a week and was in pretty good shape. After my second surgery, my surgeon told me he was exhausted working on me as my legs were so long it made it more...
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    Hip Infection Anterior THR Recovery by KCDawg34

    I think the antibiotic is having a positive effect thus far. The infection site is still well within the line the dermatologist drew around it. In fact, I'm almost positive it hasn't grown at all. I got up yesterday morning and the site was noticeably less red than it was initially. I checked...
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    Hip Infection Anterior THR Recovery by KCDawg34

    I didn't have any precautions coming out of anterior surgery. Basically, my doctor said I could sleep on my side soon as I felt up to it. So, I think you should be good.
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    Hip Infection Anterior THR Recovery by KCDawg34

    Not much to report at this point. My surgeon was actually in surgery, so I didn't see him. Instead I got one of his residents who took a look. He examined it very closely and then took pictures to send to my doctor when he was between surgeries. My surgeon sent me for a blood test and also made...
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    Hip Infection Anterior THR Recovery by KCDawg34

    Thanks, Jacey. This site helped me get through some long months and I appreciate the heck out of it, you and the other moderators, and everyone else that posts here with great information and positive thoughts. Very much appreciated.
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    Hip Infection Anterior THR Recovery by KCDawg34

    Thanks, Mojo. When I called my surgeon, the nurse who I talked to was somewhat incredulous as well. I told her my right hip and she said "Really, the one that's at more than five months?" I believe that is why they told me to get to an urgent care quickly, so they could "verify" that it was an...
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    Hip Infection Anterior THR Recovery by KCDawg34

    Thanks, IrishJoe (my DNA says I'm 40% Irish, so I always love to see your avatar come up). Appreciate the positive thoughts as that is what I am trying to do. I had one appointment this morning and have another this afternoon, so I'll update everyone tonight on what the prognosis is. Thanks...
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    Hip Infection Anterior THR Recovery by KCDawg34

    Thank you Susan. My drive wasn't bad at all. In fact, I drove all the way there and back, liberally using the cruise control as it was almost all highway. I just set the cruise on the speed that I wanted and was able to steer while flexing my ankles, knees and occasionally hips. You are...
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    Hip Infection Anterior THR Recovery by KCDawg34

    INFECTION So, I'm literally five months out from hip one (right) replacement. I traveled to Chicago yesterday, had dinner with my son (he's doing an internship there this summer), and then got a good nights rest in anticipation of a long day. When I got up this morning, my right side around my...
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    Hip Infection Anterior THR Recovery by KCDawg34

    It's been awhile since I posted, so I thought I would jump back on and update my recovery. I don't know that many people are truly following, but I figured I would do this occasionally for the first year just in case something I say can help someone who comes behind. I wanted to post earlier...
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    THR Hip # 2 today for the Chuckster

    Chuckster, congrats on hip number two! Glad to see you are on the right side (or maybe left, can't remember which you did first) of your pain. Sorry I haven't checked in for awhile, but I've been tied up with work and dealing with some stuff from my MIL. I hope to get a post up today to catch...

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