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THR Redhawkdad's Recovery Thread
Just a quick update on my recovery. It has been 18 days since my RTHR and I am feeling great . I am able to walk without a cane most of the time, the only exception being the first half-hour after getting out of bed in the morning. Amazingly, I am able to go up and down stairs alternating...- Redhawkdad
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- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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THR Out with the old; in with the new! Hopefulm's Recovery
The few days prior to surgery are the worst! Hang in there, you will be so glad when your surgery is done and you are on the other side. RTHR 4 November 2014- Redhawkdad
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- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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THR Redhawkdad's Recovery Thread
Hello to all of my fellow "Hippies". This is my first time back on the forum since my RTHR one week ago today, Tuesday November 4th. My surgeon used the minimally invasive posterior approach which left me with a very small four inch scar on my right hip. After two nights in the hospital I was...- Redhawkdad
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- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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RTHR scheduled for November 4th -Starting to get anxious!
Thank you all for your advice and support. It is less than 12 hours until my surgery, so there's no turning back now! Lord willing, I hope to be back posting on my new "post-op" thread within a few days. Sent from my iPad using BoneSmart Forum- Redhawkdad
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- Forum: Hip Surgery Pre-Op Area
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RTHR scheduled for November 4th -Starting to get anxious!
Thank you both for your replies. I have been a golfer for many years and played as recently as last weekend, although in a great deal of pain. The hip pain has increased dramatically over the last year and went from manageable with massive amounts of ibuprofen, to not being able to walk the...- Redhawkdad
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- Forum: Hip Surgery Pre-Op Area
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2014 November Nimbles - Are you having hip surgery in November?
Scheduled for RTHR on November 4th. Getting very anxious about my decision to go through with it!- Redhawkdad
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- Forum: Hip Surgery Pre-Op Area
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RTHR scheduled for November 4th -Starting to get anxious!
I am scheduled for a RTHR in 5 days and the nerves are really starting to take over. I have read many posts and it seems like most people are very happy once they get past the first month or so. I am concerned about the hip popping out of place post-op. I plan to be diligent with my Physical...- Redhawkdad
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- Forum: Hip Surgery Pre-Op Area