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    THR On the other side

    Will do! Thanks everyone!
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    Bilateral acetabular protrusion

    I am doing great. Moving around very well, almost a year from my surgery. Medical leave was hard to just sit around and let me body heal. I’m doing great now.
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    THR On the other side

    Had the bone graft when he did the replacement, last October. I have exciting news! I am 5 weeks pregnant!
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    THR On the other side

    I went back to work 10 weeks after, but I had to have a bone graft in the socket and I am a toddler teacher too. It is a very demanding job.
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    Bilateral acetabular protrusion

    I'm not an expert, but the Mayo really doesn't refer to somewhere else. What makes the Mayo great is they are a team, and all the experts are just down the hall. I seen about 6 different doctors and they all communicated with each other to determine the best treatment for me. Good luck, the Mayo...
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    Bilateral acetabular protrusion

    I did have my left hip replaced at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. It very well, recovery was more challenging than I expected, and now I am back at work full time. The hospital was nice with private rooms. My husband slept by my side while I was there. The nurses and staff was great, and my...
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    THR On the other side

    This week I went back to work! I am excited to be working again, and it's not going to be easy, but I can do it. I am a toddler teacher, while it's strenuous, but rewarding and I love all my work children.
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    THR On the other side

    I had my post op yesterday, everything looks great! I get a cane for the next month. I get to go back to work in two weeks. Best of all I met with an obgyn doctor to talk about getting pregnant. Anyone have had a baby with a hip replacement or know someone that has. I would really like advice...
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    THR On the other side

    Thanks guys. I will take it easy and see if the pain subsides.
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    THR On the other side

    Yes, my physical therapy. Sit to stand, squats, heel lift , hip abduction, and hip extensions.
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    THR On the other side

    I would say l2f and l3f (v). The popping has only happened a couple of times and only has happened when I have stretched my whole body out in bed. The soreness happens off and on, it is not constant. @Josephine
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    THR On the other side

    On a side note, the past couple of days I have been having tenderness in the pelvis area. Also when I stretch my legs there is a popping noise. Should I be worried? Is this normal healing? It's been 6 weeks since surgery and still have 22 days until my post op appointment
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    THR On the other side

    The doctor called yesterday I'm all done with aspirin and Prilosec and best of all. The ted socks! I'm ready to have a bon fire and burn them in celebration! Lol :)
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    THR On the other side

    Goodbye toilet riser, goodbye showering chair!! Feeling more independent!
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    THR On the other side

    Moving really well, I can now get out of the house and drive my car!! Woohoo! Can't wait until I can get around without a walker! :D
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