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    THR questions about Hip replacements

    I had my left hip replaced on 2/27/23. At 2 weeks, I was still using a walker to get around. At the end of 3 weeks, I switched to using a cane. I'm now going on 6 weeks and can walk comfortably without a cane. I started driving at 3 weeks out since I was not taking any pain medications...
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    THR Megsmum75's Recovery

    I too am a 2023 February Valentine. My procedure was a day before yours. So far, what you have experienced seem to mirror mine. My worst night was the 2nd one. I'm on day 4 now and things are much better, so hopefully you are doing better. Hang in there!
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    2023 February Valentines - Are you having hip surgery in February?

    Left THR - February 27, 2023
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    TKR Recovery Road

    Well, it's been 6 weeks since my RTKR and I'm experiencing what a lot of us have experienced < depression / frustration>. Yes, I'm on my "pitty pot" :blackcloud:. I feel guilty watching my wife having to do all of the chores that I typically do. We don't have any options and she's OK with it...
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    TKR Recovery Road

    @Jennszoo - I actually never quit using pillows under my knee, since the extension is so bad. I think some of the issue is the day bed that I've been sleeping on for the last month. It's not very comfortable to sleep in. Now I know where it got it's name, because it's definitely not a night bed...
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    TKR Recovery Road

    @KarriB - Thanks for the link. I'm doing all of the exercises on your list. Got them from the forum. My PT also has me doing them at my sessions. I can tell they help, just going to take some time. My therapist also noticed my gait issue. She reminded me of my mom when she said to "stand up...
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    TKR Recovery Road

    Well, it's been 4 weeks today since my surgery. :happydance: So far, I can say that my recovery has been mostly average, based on my readings of the active threads. I definitely consider that a good thing. Sure, my ROM isn't where I'd like it to be, but it will get there. I see small...
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    Nerve block that you go home with??

    Glad I could contribute [emoji846]. Sent from my iPad using BoneSmart Forum
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    Nerve block that you go home with??

    I had also provided information in @mikebob thread as well. As mentioned, this is relatively new. For me, it worked great. My surgeon used it instead of the nerve block, which only lasts a few hours. My system lasted 4 days and I had a pain level around 2. I was also taking 1 Percocet...
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    Nerve block that you go home with??

    I, too had the On-Q system post-op. Sent from my iPad using BoneSmart Forum
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    TKR Recovery Road

    Amen to that!
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    TKR Recovery Road

    2 Weeks Post-Op
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    TKR Recovery Road

    @Celle - I'm not obsessed with measuring ROM. I'm an engineer and like I said in post #54, it gives me something to do. Guess the "cabin fever" phase is setting in [emoji846]. Fortunately for me, I can work from home, which I plan to do starting next week, just to pass some time. Sent from...
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    TKR Recovery Road

    @Jennszoo - Sounds like you have a full plate! Sent from my iPad using BoneSmart Forum
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    TKR Recovery Road

    Thanks @sistersinhim. I'm following the BoneSmart philosophy and things are good. I bought my own goniometer and plan on charting my progress for something to do [emoji846]. Sent from my iPad using BoneSmart Forum
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