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    THR Shadow3 Recovery thread

    Hi everyone, I had my surgery June 6, and wrote a lengthy post, which is now in cyberspace, must be the Percocet! All went well, except a lengthy wait in pre op due to an emergency. With the previous patient. My Dr and Anesthesiologist were great, had a spinal and sedation and was not...
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    THR Shadow3 Recovery thread

    Hi everyone. I made it to the Other Side! Long day yesterday, surgery scheduled for 1:30 but due to a very complicated issue on a patient Before me did not get started till 4;30. Dr and everyone were very apologetic but these things happen. Had a spinal and light anesthesia and this time no...
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    THR Shadow3 Recovery thread

    @Krista Thanks , l don't plan on the upstairs trek until l am sure it will be safe. Have most everything down here for now including a huge stash of pillows. Have already checked out the rehab, just in case. So l will play it by ear, one day at a time. Wendy
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    THR Shadow3 Recovery thread

    Hi All I am 24 hours from the Left hip replacement - got a lot of pre-op nerves so cleaning the house and getting stuff ready. I have learned volumes from reading all the posts and the library articles, thank you for that. My surgery is June 6th at 1:30, so probably won't post tomorrow...
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    Question about pillows for leg elevation

    Thanks @Jillie422, l am working on the golfers reach, it is indeed amazing how much you can pick up that way. I will be sure to hold on to something steady. Got my bed downstairs, and tried picking up,the pillows from the floor doing that reach worked like a charm. @julesglass , l do have a...
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    Question about pillows for leg elevation

    THanks so much @Josephine. That puts my mind at rest, l was overthinking the 90degree thing and appreciate the illustrations. I do have a power recliner that l may use as well. Now onward to Monday to get this behind me. Wendy
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    Question about pillows for leg elevation

    I live alone but will have some help during the day. My bedroom is upstairs and l was going to have a twin bed put down here in my office. My question is: I know l need to elevate my legs, but how do l re arrange the pillows for my legs without breaking the 90 degree rule? I am...
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    Preparing for recovery questions

    @Cynthia777 Thanks for the vote of confidence. I had my right hip done at Hoag with the same surgeon and a good outcome, so have faith in my surgeon. I dread the 20 minute drive, so don't blame you not taking a 2 hour drive. I just have a week to go, so the nerves are starting to show...
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    Preparing for recovery questions

    @Cynthia777 i have a nice bed that my friends are bringing downstairs, it has a cushy topper and l will use pillows for the rest. Someone suggested sleeping in the power recliner, so l cleaned up my husbands recliner from when he was in the nursing home, and tried it out. I think l could...
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    Preparing for recovery questions

    @Jaycey I know I will have the 90degree restriction, but do not have a lot of details of the others. I am basing my preparation on what my previous surgery was like. Will check with the office and see if I can get more info. Thanks for your encouragement. Wendy @Chihuahuan , I had not...
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    Preparing for recovery questions

    @Jaycey Thanks for information and the link. Good to know l don't need that hospital bed, and will try the recliner for sleeping. Now l am going to read the link you gave me as that restriction is a concern to me. I am hoping things changed a little since my right hip was done 7 years ago...
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    Preparing for recovery questions

    I am having my left hip replaced posterior approach on June 6. I am confident in the surgeon who did my right hip in 2009, and the hospital specializes in hips and knees. My big issue is preparing for when l get home. I am alone now, and have a two story house. My plan is to turn my...
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    2016 June Sunbeams - Are you having hip surgery in June?

    I am scheduled for left total hip replacement on June 6th. I already had my right hip replaced by the same surgeon in 2009 with a good outcome. But now I live alone and preparing for the recovery period has been stressful. Will be glad to have it done and start back doing my bird...
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