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    THR Health issues following replacement

    Hi all! Had a total hip replacement in 2010... then a dislocation two weeks after the first replacement. Since then I have been plagued by health issues. Insulin resistance, uncontrolled weight gain, water retention to legs... to bame but a few. Has any one else had the same experience?
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    THR Weight gain

    well.. It seems I'm doomed to carry extra weight...:yikes: Will keep you all posted!
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    THR Weight gain

    Has any one experienced uncontrolled weight gain? I've been on a diet and exercise schedule but still have a huge problem with gaining weight! :headbang: It seems that my body is putting it on and not wanting to let go!
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    THR Emotional battle after hip replacement

    :bicycle1: :goodpost:
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    THR Emotional battle after hip replacement

    thanks! It has its ups and downs but one learns to deal and accept the fact that your life has changed and make the changes work for you. Had to give up my hard core adrenalin pumping hobbies - motocross - endurance bike racing but through this "letting go" I found other interest that are just...
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    THR Emotional battle after hip replacement

    Hi there all fellow replacement survivors! :dancy: All is going well, "phew". fracture healed and I'm back on track to get fit.:yes!: I've changed by approach to the gym and have decided to let go of the bodybuilding regime and focus on a more relaxed just be healthy approach to life...
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    THR Emotional battle after hip replacement

    Hi all So the past year and a bit has been an uphill battle! tore my hamstring twice last year, twisted my knee and know I've developed a hair line fracture on my femur right from where the prosthesis start to where it ends in the bone! Now I ask the question why would this happen? Dr has put...
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    THR Emotional battle after hip replacement

    WOW! 15 months! Back to my old happy confident self. Gym back to "normal" had to change up my normal routine for more hip friendly weight routines and cardio routines. Note to all thinking of using the treadmill - STAY AWAY! darn thing causes a very uncomfortable joint pain the next day! stick...
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    THR Emotional battle after hip replacement

    I’ve been on every body building/fitness web page looking for someone to answer my basic question of “ What can or can’t I do in the gym?” My Dr. Gives me the same answers... you can run an ultra marathon if you want!... Dear Mr Surgeon you are crazy ! I use to be a gym junkie and weight...
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    THR Hips great but....right knee "kneeds" some advice!

    Hi Caroline Best product on the market is MSM it helps with the joint recovery ,lubricates and strengthens the tendons. I've been taking MSM since before my replacement as i was a gym junkie and it helps!!! trust me!
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    Sleeping on side

    lost a crazy 15kg the first two weeks after surgery, , the anastetics, surgery and "stress" on the body I think was the culpret. don't stress to much, best way to lose weight so far in my diet experience :)
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    THR Emotional battle after hip replacement

    Under 30's surgery are there any under 30 hip replacement victims? Nice to get feedback from someone under 30. No offence to the over 30 crowd!
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    Sleeping on side

    Hi kimmie Had the same issue with sleeping in the right side, very uncomfortable the first 6 weeks,( remember the amount of tissue damage and stress on the muscles during surgery) best is to trust your body and the pain. I was deathly afraid of just turning onto the side, but about 6 weeks...
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    THR Emotional battle after hip replacement

    Hi to all my fellow " hippies" Been almost 5 months since I had my total hip replacement and things are getting better and better as the months progress, some small issues I've picked up these past months is this strange heat sensation I get every now and then (standing or sitting) in the...
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    THR Emotional battle after hip replacement

    Thank you all for the words of encouragement and wisdom ( reason you should listen to your elders :) Things are getting better each day, been going for rehab twice a week to get the old muscles working again - and correctly. Years of bad habits to be worked away and new " normal" habits to be...
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