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    THR Sept R Hip recovery

    Hi Layla, thanks for thinking of me. Everything has been going flawless, pretty much just like the last hip. The only issue I have now is some soreness around the trochanter area as I have been a little to excited and walking 5-6 miles a day. Of course it’s too much too soon for me. So, I’m...
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    THR Sept R Hip recovery

    Omg, Yes! Sitting at the kitchen table with a straight back. I guess your hips are supposed to hinge while you’re sitting. Always wondered why I sat so odd, lol.
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    THR Sept R Hip recovery

    Hey all, Just checking in day #7 since L hip. I think I was off a day above as I was counting surgery day as #1. Hiccups have completely resolved. They were absolutely terrible, thought I was going to have to go to the emergency room a couple of times. Hip feeling fantastic, no pain or pain...
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    THR Sept R Hip recovery

    Anyone have any experience with hiccups. Have been having them off and on for a couple of days now. Longest for a few hours.
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    THR Sept R Hip recovery

    Yikes! Those PTs sounded terrible. This was a young guy and he had no problem with me moving at my own pace.
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    THR Sept R Hip recovery

    Day 4- doing pretty well overall. Much more swelling than the last hip. Been pretty much icing consistently. Went to PT yesterday and they wanted me to do leg raises I told them No. I remember those didn’t work out well for me before.
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    THR Sept R Hip recovery

    That’s me for sure. Always want to do more. I’m going to take it easy and heal up. If PT pushes me to hard, I’m just going to say No until I’m ready.
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    THR Sept R Hip recovery

    I was just discussing the same thing with my wife a few minutes ago. The last thing I want is to play catch up. Going to keep the pain meds as is for now. Thanks for the reality check.
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    THR Sept R Hip recovery

    I so appreciate bonesmart! The wealth of information, community, and compassion is surely humbling. Day 2- no pain to speak of, but still going heavy on the pain meds for now. Plan remains as above, rest, ice, and keep track of meds. Will probably start extending the frequency of the pain meds...
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    THR Sept R Hip recovery

    L Hip in the books! I went in to surgery @ ~0830, in recovery @ 0945. Took a couple hours for the spinal to wear off. No real pain to speak of, but RN gave me Percocet & Toradol to stay on top pain before it started. PT came got me up, did a few short laps with walker along with a few steps. Was...
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    THR Sept R Hip recovery

    I have some questions regarding my upcoming hip surgery ( 2nd hip). I have a leg length discrepancy of 12.5 mm on my LEFT per my ortho surgeon. It was more like 10 mm prior to having my R hip replaced (9/22). I am going for number 2, which is the one I injured ( had pinned) as a child. Surgeon...
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    THR Sept R Hip recovery

    I thought I would finally post regarding my recovery for those that are worried regarding their upcoming surgeries. My wife told me that most forum posts are related to issues with surgery/recovery and highlight negative aspects. So, I wanted to post the positive here. I had my R hip...
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    THR Holly's Hip

    It seems that we’re all relatively young. I’m 56. Here’s hoping that’s going to work to our advantage. I am scared to say the least. I am a clinical pharmacist at a rehab hospital and see the worst scenario’s. I know I am seeing a subset that most don’t, but its hard not to take notice. I...
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    THR Holly's Hip

    Hi HollyNY, Looking forward to get moving again. I was wondering what your arthritic symptoms were. I really don’t have much groin pain, but have the majority of pain in my lateral hip near my buttocks. My Chiropractor seems to think it’s gluteal tendinopathy caused my overall hip dysfunction...
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    2022 September Sapphires - Are you having hip surgery in September?

    Hello all, My name is Ron “aka Reefboy” Having my (R) total hip anterior approach replacement 9/16. Looking forward to becoming active again, but not looking forward to the surgery/recovery process. Here’s to hoping for excellent results for us all!
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