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    THR Quiltfan55's THR August 3, 2017

    Hi! It has been 12 weeks since my anterior hip replacement. Every day is easier. Heavy duty pain subsided at two weeks after which I took Tylenol and iced to relieve discomfort. I am walking for exersize. Prior to my surgery I fell down our stairs - I was carrying our mini dachshund under one...
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    THR Quiltfan55's THR August 3, 2017

    Thank you so much, @Layla. I feel like I have been brought into the 21st century. With your technical advice posting makes sense. I am doing very well. Each day mobility is easier and pain management is less urgent! Thursday my Home Nurse removed my Aquacel dressing. She said the incision looks...
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    THR Quiltfan55's THR August 3, 2017

    I had my anterior approach hip replacement Friday, August 3. Relatively speaking, I feel much better than I did prior to surgery. No more bone or nerve pain, but nauseatingly all encompassing deep muscle pain after physical therapy and awakening after a full night of sleep. I am ready to drop...
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    THR Quiltfan55's THR August 3, 2017

    I had my left total hip replacement Friday August 3rd. I am pleased with the outcome. As indicated in my title, I no longer have bone on bone nerve pain. So far the pain has been manageable. Unfortunately, this morning I am feeling deep muscle burn probably due to the fact that the local...
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    THR Quiltfan55's THR August 3, 2017

    My anterior approach total hip replacement went well. I experienced immediate relief from bone spurs and joint deterioration. All that I have now is muscle pain. My THR thigh is double the size of the other leg. The muscle pain is enough that i am needing pain meds. Tramadol made me scarily...
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    Surgery scheduled

    Yes, recovery has got to be better than the constant nagging pain of needing a new hip!!
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    Surgery scheduled

    I am 63. For 3 years I have put off having my hip replaced. I am sooooo ready now. My surgery is scheduled for August 3, 2018.
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