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    THR Salvia’s Recovery Journey

    Thanks Layla!
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    THR Salvia’s Recovery Journey

    Good advice from everyone. Thanks! In many ways I’m doing better - not as much pain. I stopped the opioids yesterday in hopes it would improve my appetite. I think it’s working! I still feel a little addled, especially when speaking. But overall I think I’m improving. The thing bugging me most...
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    THR Salvia’s Recovery Journey

    Good to know that my symptoms are normal. Thanks! I had my first home visit with the pt today. She’s starting me out with very simple exercises. Simple not meaning easy, but so far not too taxing on the hip. She emphasized that walking is the best exercise to do. Up until she came today I was...
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    THR Salvia’s Recovery Journey

    It’s great being home. My pain level changes due to what I’m doing. Today I’m feeling much better pain wise, and have been taking walks regularly, about every hour or two. One thing that has me somewhat concerned is my short term memory has gone on a vacation! I’m better today, I think. I’m...
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    THR But who’s counting!

    Thanks everyone! I did make it to the other side. I had to stay overnight due to nausea. I wasn’t expecting that, but I didn’t mind. I’m waiting for the discharge papers.
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    THR Salvia’s Recovery Journey

    Thanks everyone! I did make it to the other side. I had to stay overnight due to nausea. I wasn’t expecting that, but I didn’t mind. I’m waiting for the discharge papers.
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    THR But who’s counting!

    Thank you all!!!
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    THR But who’s counting!

    Thank you Layla! I think I’m ready, but the reality of it is sinking in. I’ve been getting the pre-op phone calls from the various medical professionals, which is making it real for me. I’m scheduled to arrive at the hospital dark and early at 5:00 am! Luckily I’m used to getting up at 3:30...
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    THR One week to go and mixed emotions

    My husband is good about cleaning, but he has his way and time schedule and I have mine. What I struggle with is accepting that it’s okay for him to do it his way instead of mine. I’ve come a long way towards that attitude, but my time recovering will certainly be a test. I’m determined to let...
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    THR One week to go and mixed emotions

    Well said Hip4life, and something I must remember every day.
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    THR One week to go and mixed emotions

    Good point Eman85.
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    THR One week to go and mixed emotions

    Thanks everyone, you have reassured me. It’s good to know I won’t be totally helpless! I will keep Mojo’s mantra, “It’s only temporary” repeating in my mind. I have to say I won’t miss scooping the litter boxes! Lol!
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    THR One week to go and mixed emotions

    I have mixed emotions because I’m so over hurting, and looking forward to getting my life back. But to do that I have to give up control for a while. That’s going to be difficult for me. First of all, I have to give complete control to my surgical team. There’s no choice about that and I’m okay...
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    THR But who’s counting!

    Yay! My surgeon said not to worry about a skin patch test result. He feels confident that I’ll be fine with the titanium inside my bone, and that even the Mayo Clinic would give me a new hip. He said I need a new hip, and not to worry. I’m so relieved! I’m back to counting the days and looking...
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    THR But who’s counting!

    I completed my metal allergy test yesterday, and it’s not good news. I’m allergic to several metals, including titanium. Gold, cobalt, tin, and some others also. Oddly enough, the metal most people are allergic to, nickel, is one of the few metals I’m not allergic to. The dermatologist that did...
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