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    THR Hip Replacements.....Buy One, Get One FREE!

    16 days post-op...... I'm doing well....comparing it to the 1st THR I think I'm a little ahead of schedule. - Off the pain meds! - Sleeping on my back continues to be an issue....but a nap in the recliner every afternoon keeps me going. - My outside walking has been reduced due to the rain...
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    THR Hip Replacements.....Buy One, Get One FREE!

    Epidural is out! Now we'll see how the pain really is.... Sent from my iPhone using BoneSmart Forum
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    THR Hip Replacements.....Buy One, Get One FREE!

    24 hour update....... Pain levels have been at 0-1!!! Last time my epidural didn't work too well so this time they bumped up the amount of meds and I have had NO pain.......but the quantity of meds has given me an uncontrollable itch! They backed the meds down late last night and again this...
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    THR Hip Replacements.....Buy One, Get One FREE!

    I had my Right Hip replaced on May 19th and met my maximum out of pocket with my insurance......so now I'm getting my Left Hip replaced November 17th (in the morning) for FREE! I'm hoping my Left Hip goes as good as the Right Hip did. I'll try to post an post-surgery update later tomorrow...
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    2014 November Nimbles - Are you having hip surgery in November?

    I'm back! I will have my Left Hip replaced next Monday, 11/17. I had my Right Hip replaced 6 months ago.....hope this one goes as well as the first one. Sent from my iPhone using BoneSmart Forum
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    THR Oudabounds RTHR Recovery begins 5/19

    @hip2it......made some adjustments to seating arrangements and have possibly fixed problem. Day 6 - walked 5-6 times with along walk of 18 minutes Day 7 and 8 - walked 5-6 times each day with along walk of 15 minutes. The rest of the day I'm sitting in recliner resting and doing ankle flex...
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    THR Oudabounds RTHR Recovery begins 5/19

    I'm basically 1 week out from surgery and I think I'm doing well...... Just was wondering about my walking and walking times.....so I'd like to compare my progress to others at 1 week post..... - How far are you walking each walk? - How many "walks" do you take each day? Sent from my...
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    THR Oudabounds RTHR Recovery begins 5/19

    Finally had a BM! I think I'm doing well....only real problem is soreness and having to depend on someone to help me up every time.....just wondering how long it takes to be able to get up by myself.....maybe I need higher arms on my chairs? Sent from my iPhone using BoneSmart Forum
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    THR Oudabounds RTHR Recovery begins 5/19

    Now that I'm home a little more clearheaded I can share some the highlights of my week. No nausea at all. Spinal worked ok but I needed more meds in it,and once we figured that out (12+ Hours after surgery) it was ok. Did not get up on surgery day. On Day 2 walked about 50 ft......that was...
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    THR Psychteach is ready to move on to the other side

    @psychteach Glad to see that you are recovering so well. I'm with you on my main goal today is a BM! Sent from my iPhone using BoneSmart Forum
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    THR Oudabounds RTHR Recovery begins 5/19

    Surgery went really well!!!!! Had a few issues with the spinal not providing me enough pain relief and me wanting to tough it out, but finally guy it worked out. Got up yesterday and set up about 3 hours trying to clear my head...... Then went for a 50-60 ft walk. Got to walk 150 feet...
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    THR Oudabounds RTHR Recovery begins 5/19

    Leaving for the hospital......Praying for a GREAT result. I'll post whenever I get on the other side. Sent from my iPhone using BoneSmart Forum
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    I'm so ready!

    @moms4tne It sounds like I'm in the same boat with you....years of inactivity, added weight, and the other hip is just as bad as the operative hip so I'm expecting some additional challenges but I'm ready to begin my journey. My other hip will be later in the year. @psychteach Good luck to...
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    I'm so ready!

    Leaving for Little Rock to spend the night for my 6:00am check-in.......surgery a few hours after that. Nerves starting a little, but I'm trying to turn them into anticipation! Sent from my iPhone using BoneSmart Forum
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    THR PuppyLove's New Hip

    Sounds like your doing well! I'll be tracking your progress from one week behind you......keep up the good work! Sent from my iPhone using BoneSmart Forum
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