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    THR Severe Swelling 1 year Post-Op and Popping'

    Under50THR- I know exactly what you mean about your pain level. I was there too a week after my THR in early September. I could not explain how bad it was. I also tried to do my exercises and stopped because they were causing too much pain. Getting in and out of bed was torture and trying to...
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    THR PhyllisK in Recovery

    I’m now halfway through my fourth week of my posterior right THR and can still barely tolerate any weight on my right leg. Is this normal? I’m nowhere near close to graduating to a cane. Very discouraging.
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    THR PhyllisK in Recovery

    I forgot to mention how I’m spending my days. I am in my recliner, feet up, with ice 80% of the time. The rest of the time I am fixing a meal or getting dressed, etc. I am definitely not having any fun or I don’t think aggravating it in any way. I am religious about the ice. It’s very...
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    THR PhyllisK in Recovery

    Trying to decide if I have a “normal” amount of pain or if I have more than what I should have at this point post-op. Tomorrow will be four weeks since I had my posterior right THR. My right knee hurts and is very stiff when I walk. Some general achiness in my thigh. About a four or five...
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    THR PhyllisK in Recovery

    Good point, Ausman. I’m retired, although I do several volunteer jobs, but my timeline is what I need it to be. Hope you are 100% by the time you go back to work. Take care
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    THR PhyllisK in Recovery

    Bionic, thank you! I am not a political person but just one more comment from me and I’m going to drop the subject of the differences. I worked for many years for Boeing, and we were required to do many things outside of our job just to check off a box. I get the impression from the PT that...
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    THR PhyllisK in Recovery

    Jaycee and Bionic - thank you for your replies. There appears to be much difference of opinion between the UK and the US but I think I’m going to try your way for a while and see what happens. You seem to be experiencing good results. Take care and happy healing.
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    THR PhyllisK in Recovery

    The Over Did It Club - no kidding! Also known as get your ego in check. But one question, you say to Ice 40 to 60 minutes per session. Is that 40-60 minutes in the same spot as opposed to 20 minutes on 20 off like my PT told me? Wish I had heard about this website sooner. Missed out on a lot...
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    THR PhyllisK in Recovery

    I had a posterior THR right side on September 5. I made the mistake of doing too much too soon, like going out to dinner with my sister a week after surgery, which resulted in extreme swelling and pain. That is under control and I am on my way to recovery. I am having all of my pain when I...
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