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    Hi All..!! Getting a THR in Puerto Rico..!!

    @JonnyNight Hi Bilateral Jim here! Good luck on your surgery. I was in so much pain i loved it when i woke up and i had new hip and not that awful relentless pain i had for years. I drove after 7 days (Automatic) and back to work in 30 days. The only help i had was the drive to and from the...
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    THR 1-8-19 hip surgery recovery

    @goblue61 Hi, Bilateral Jim here. You sound like you're doing fine. I'm originally from Michigan now in Oregon! Go Blue! You have a great start so keep it going. The only aspect of your journey that you might want to watch out for is the rehab itself. Like Josephine says hip do well on their...
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    Shall I postpone my double hip replacement for a year?

    @dannidb95 Hi, Bilateral Jim here! I just want to add some support for you as i had both my hips done together about 4 years ago. The big thing is, you've lived with that pain for 6 years, that has to wear you down in everyday life. As an ex-collegiate athlete i wondered what my limitations...
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    Ineffective cortisone injection

    @Bumknee4me Bilateral Jim here! Nice to see you got on this forum! Don't be shy and see if some of the Bonesmarties can help! Glad you got on board!
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    Question about posterior recovery

    @Lea61 Hi, Bilateral Jim here! I am four years out and had mini-posterior. I used a cheap yoga strap to lift up my legs once i scooted up from the edge. I had no one to help me other than a ride to the hospital and back. You sound like you are positive in your post. Great, that's a huge part of...
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    Walker or crutches?

    @AJinNH Hi, Bilateral Jim here! I used the walker my first week as i just wanted to heal and not fall. My transition was to the Nordic Poles. From my first walk my gait was perfect in both hips. I have been an athletic trainer for 42 years and did my own rehab. i went back to work in 30 days and...
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    Leg Lifter

    @Lucia631 Hi, Bilateral Jim here. I found using a yoga stretch strap was very easy and strong to help bring your leg up on the bed. Josephine is correct about trying to lassoo your feet. I got pretty good at it. Those Teds were something else. I just stopped using them and got some tight socks...
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    What kind of hip though?

    @mcopt Hi, Bilateral Jim here. In 2014 i knew i had to do something with my hips as they were more painful every week! I decided to get both done at the same time, everyone said no, you can't ect. I have been in the health field since the middle seventies and have been very athletic. College...
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    Need some support please!

    @angilee Hi, Bilateral Jim here, I am 40 months out from surgery and every day i smile because the that crazy pain that went from one leg to the other and inside and out is gone. My life has been restored from the worst feeling to the best. This site has a great following and we all help in our...
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    One week away and second guessing...

    @dapplega Hi, Bilateral Jim here! Nice post, when i see someone that is on the fence i use one response. When your hip makes you say "Uncle" get it done! Good luck to you!
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    Is it unrealistic to hope to walk 4 blocks a few weeks after surgery?

    @Lerwick8 Hi, Bilateral Jim here. I had both done 3 years ago with the mini posterior method. I think you are going to be fine. I did this by myself at home and just took it as a vacation. The horrible pain was gone and i did nothing but walk and recover. I didn't do therapy and i drove to work...
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    home or gym traction

    @tyorke1 Hi, Bilateral Jim here. In my opinion ty is what you feel is the best for you is best. Take the info and mold it into what works for you! Good Luck!
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    home or gym traction

    @Josephine Hi, What a write up! In my forty years as a trainer and sports coach i have seen people create more problems by trying to exercise their pain away. It just does not happen that way in real life. My Bilateral hip recovery was just wonderful doing nothing but walking! Thank you!
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    Anxious and a more than a little fearful

    @cpollock Hi, Bilateral Jim here! This site is a place where we can learn from ones before us. I wish you well! I'm 33 months post op and have improved since i opened my eyes in the hospital. I came here and the people in this forum are the best you're going to find at helping you. Find what...
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    THR Jong’s Journey - Pain after 8 years

    @jong Hi,Bilateral Jim Here! Take it easy with your activities and let you body heal. You've been cut,pulled yanked and downright beat up. So, take it easy! I'm 29 months out 7/2/14 and i did not do PT, all i did was rest and heal. Good Luck you will do fine!
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