Recent content by Purplek8
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Hip Infection Purplek8's Difficult Journey to Recovery
Thank you, all. I have never been a quitter, and I hope others will see through the clouds and see the sunshine. It's beautiful. All it takes is patience, resolve, and listening to others (well) and following through. The wait IS worth it. I now hike, swim, and walk all of the time. Life...- Purplek8
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- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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Hip Infection Purplek8's Difficult Journey to Recovery
It has been a rough 2 years. I had my 1st LTHR (anterior) on January 6, 2017. 7 weeks later my entire left leg locks up and hurts like the dickens (I have a very high pain threshold, using no pain meds for either hip replacement). I took pictures and sent them to my surgeon. We finally...- Purplek8
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- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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2018 May Marvels - Are you having knee surgery in May?
After both hips were totally replaced (anterior) last year (Jan.& March LTHR & Nov. RTHR) and doing well, I am going for my RTKR first on May 18th, the left will be later in the year. This right knee was the worst of all my 4 bone-on-bone joints, so I am looking forward to this one. This...- Purplek8
- Post #24
- Forum: Knee Surgery Pre-Op Area
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Welcome to the November Nimbles' 2017 Recovery Club
RTHR - Nov. 17, 2017 LTHR - March 9, 2017- Purplek8
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- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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Hip Infection Now infection
Sorry to hear about this, never comforting to have a following problem after surgery no matter how long after. Have been in the same boat, best wishes for a speedy recovery. There is great information here and terrific support!- Purplek8
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- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area