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    Day 1 of a new lease on life

    Zooming right along, I feel stronger and I am doing many of my normal everyday tasks, had a bit of discouragement at PT today, I asked the the Therapists how long most of his patients usually use walkers and he said "2-3 Weeks" I'm almost at my 3 week mark and am still on my walker, I'm...
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    Day 1 of a new lease on life

    I actually started back working today (albeit working from home) luckily my company busy really nice office chairs and sent one to me at home along with my dual monitor setup to hook my laptop to. I get up from my desk every 20 or so minutes to walk a bit and keep from getting too stiff...
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    Day 1 of a new lease on life

    SO I kinda got some really bad post op blues and didn't want to engage with anyone at all...I apologize for my absence, I was feeling negative and sad and frustrated and didn't want to bring anyone down. Last week was rough for me, I didn't feel like I was healing well, I couldn't seem to sleep...
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    Day 1 of a new lease on life

    So the first night home wasn't awful. I kept up with my meds and rested a lot. The walking isn't hard, just everything else The leg is like a giant dead weight in the bed and is stiff in the knee joint and when the pain is bad it's really bad. I'm not sure what I expected at home. Almost...
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    Day 1 of a new lease on life

    So the night before they let me go home the pain kicks in? Is that normal? Maybe the expadril (?) finally wore off? Sent from my iPhone using BoneSmart Forum
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    Day 1 of a new lease on life

    Rhonda K, yep I thought the same thing. Did a lot more walking today to learn my new gait. After 30 years of a severe limp I have a lot of old habits to correct. But I am invested in my recovery! Sent from my iPhone using BoneSmart Forum
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    THR CanukTriMom gets new bionic hip!!

    Heck yeah my abs are killing me too :-) Sent from my iPhone using BoneSmart Forum
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    Day 1 of a new lease on life

    Possibility of going home today, but more than likely tomorrow. The pain is not bad at all yet only a bit achey. I'm getting great care here and have walked a few times. The PT told me that she is going to really work me out today (but cautioned me to stop her of something becomes too...
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    Day 1 of a new lease on life

    Took my first stroll and it felt odd but not bad at all. The surgeon stopped by and told me getting the old pinned joint out was really difficult, but that all went well. I'm feeling good and taking my meds every 4 hours. Thanks so much everyone For kind words, advice and support. This is...
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    Day 1 of a new lease on life

    The nursing staff has been fantastic so far. If they don't hear from me they wake me up for my pain pills. I have yet to get above a level 3 for pain, but I have a feeling that will change after PT comes today. Sent from my iPhone using BoneSmart Forum
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    THR CanukTriMom gets new bionic hip!!

    Congrats Cheryl!! Sent from my iPhone using BoneSmart Forum
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    Day 1 of a new lease on life

    Hi everyone. I'm just about 8 hours post op!!! Surprisingly I'm not having too much pain. More achey in the joint than anything. The doctor didn't want me to start walking today but I'm chomping at the bit. Sent from my iPhone using BoneSmart Forum
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    Finally starting my journey

    good luck @PuppyLove I just got a call from the hospital, surgery time has been moved up...
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    2014 September Sapphires - Are You Having Hip Surgery In September?

    @randy62 @gladfon Tomorrow is our day!!!! Wishing the both of you all the best tomorrow and sending you thoughts of healing and safety.
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    Finally starting my journey

    Thank you so much for all your support and ideas, I am grateful to everyone of you. My sister bought me a toilet riser as a surprise and I am taking my office chair home with me today (adjustable height, solid arms, etc) My plan is to be off from work for 1 - 2 weeks and then work from home...
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