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    THR Slow progress at almost 1 month post op

    By any chance did you have a baseline bone density scan done around the age of 50? Yes I did and it was normal. No issues. No Osteoporosis.
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    THR Slow progress at almost 1 month post op

    This was my FIRST scheduled post op appt with the surgeon himself. I felt glad it happened BEFORE this appointment because appointments are hard to get since he only does clinics on Wednesdays. Honestly, I was doing great until about a week ago! I asked my husband If the surgeon said anything...
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    THR Slow progress at almost 1 month post op

    Saw surgeon this am. Found out he broke my femur during original surgery trying to get the angle of implant correct due to severity of the angle of femur. He showed me the wires that secured the fracture & it is all healed now & hip is good but I do have a slight leg differential still because...
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    THR Slow progress at almost 1 month post op

    I have been doing really well at 4 months post op. I’ve been back to work walking about 8,000 steps in a day at the hospital, sleeping ok & doing daily walks of 1-2 miles with our dog. Then 1 week ago The little strip of “numbness” on the top of my thigh Still present since my THR has become...
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    THR Slow progress at almost 1 month post op

    I was approved by the PA on July 31st to return to work tomorrow (Aug 12th) in a phased in schedule starting at 4-5 hours & working up to my 9 -10 hour shifts.However, the surgeon has evidently been swamped after being on vacation & has not SIGNED my return to work form yet required by my...
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    THR Slow progress at almost 1 month post op

    I am hoping they will allow it! Unfortunately we are down 6 staff members due to various reasons so they are ANXIOUSLY Awaiting my return! I might at least try to do computer work ( lots to catch up on!) half days! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    THR Slow progress at almost 1 month post op

    I will be 2 months Post op in a week. Big improvements from one month out. Just want newbies to know it really does get better. Just be PATIENT! Today X-rays were all good. Wow! What a difference pre-op to post op pics! Doc not concerned about the popping/ rolling of hip muscles other than...
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    THR Slow progress at almost 1 month post op

    Ok. I will check with OS. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    THR Slow progress at almost 1 month post op

    It has happened a few more times ( about every other day actually. A therapist friend of mine actually was just checking my ROM Today (she was VERY GENTLE) and felt it happen. Popped right back in place immediately on it’s own. She thought maybe because I have hyper-mobile joint flexibility that...
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    THR Slow progress at almost 1 month post op

    Thank you. It has happened just a few times, so nice to know it’s likely part of the recovery process. Thank you!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    THR Slow progress at almost 1 month post op

    I have been doing ok. Left knee STILL has fluid from surgery end of January is making my return to normal gait a bit rough but otherwise think i’m dealing with normal stuff ...Until today. I hope I am just a member of the ODIC but I was replanting some flowers in a flower bed and I felt a “wimp”...
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    THR Slow progress at almost 1 month post op

    Ok! WOW! 2 st once, you humble me! I do have a grabber but haven’t had to really use it. I was very active with yoga prior to surgery & have lots of flexibility (maybe too much per a PT friend!) so I can easily reach my toes & pull up once I step in , I just can’t lift my leg enough YET so when...
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    Revision THR My RTHR journey and the road back to an active life.

    Just read your post! Oh.my.Gosh! Thank you so much for posting and your positive attitude! You have reminded me that my Doctors and care team said there were No restrictions after my RTHR anterior approach EXCEPT “don’t fall.” I think I was pretty careful in the beginning but am starting to get...
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    THR Slow progress at almost 1 month post op

    Ok. I have another question. I am doing well with ADL’s I think, walking, showering without shower chair, doing hair and make up without sitting down, light meal preparation ( no gourmet stuff yet!)BUT, I still cannot lift my surgical hip to put underwear/ pants on! I have to step into them on...
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    THR Slow progress at almost 1 month post op

    Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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