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    THR Well, I made it....but it was a rough ride

    My PT gal said standing could cause low blood pressure…walking is better. She also said doing just 4 or 5 reps of the exercises a few times a day is better than pushing too much at once…take a nap…your body needs to heal from major trauma…even tho you feel good. I don't feel loopier than...
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    THR Well, I made it....but it was a rough ride

    I sure feel for all of you with hospital issues…I think all rooms should be private…our New Hampshire hospitals are moving that way. My surgery was this morning…got to hospital at 5:30 am, eating lunch in my private room at 1 pm with hubby and son visiting…headed home at 5 pm and now I'm...
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    2016 January Jackpots - Are you having hip surgery in January?

    Thanks Catlady! Snowmobile trip is for DH…but if I go, I'll be sure to take toilet seat and pillows…We have a house rented, so I can be comfy while the rest are out playing…tho last year, I think total snowmobile time was just a few hours…it's much more a change of scenery and being together...
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    2016 January Jackpots - Are you having hip surgery in January?

    Hi Fore! I'm not a golfer, but sure hope you can meet your target! Our surgeries are the same day, so we can compare notes on recovery. I expect to come home tomorrow, post surgery, with a long acting novacaine in my hip to keep pain away for 3 days. Visiting Nurses will come to house...
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    2016 January Jackpots - Are you having hip surgery in January?

    Hi CatLady1, You are 3 weeks post op. How is your recovery going? I'm wondering how long before I want to ride in the car to join the family on various outings. Surgery is Wednesday (tomorrow). Grandkids coming for ski lesson on Sunday…I'm thinking I might not be able to go watch, but...
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    2016 January Jackpots - Are you having hip surgery in January?

    My total hip replacement is Wednesday, January 27. I expect to go home that night, with Visiting Nurse assistance for PT at home, etc, before going for out-patient PT. I'm ready since the pain has been so much worse since Christmas time…I'll be happy to get off pain killers during...
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