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    THR the new me has arrived!

    I'm @ 6 weeks into recovery. It has been awesome to stand up straight and walk w/ a small limp. Pretty much off the cane. PM pain has lessened significantly. Started PT and it's not bad. All in all, I am so happy!!!
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    Sleeping position

    I am not a back sleeper, so my back and butt get so sore throughout the night. I surround myself w/ pillows. I have 1 pillow lengthwise under my left knee, 1 at my left foot to keep my leg in line, so my ankle doesn't get cramped, a jumbo body pillow on my right side( still trying to keep it...
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    THR the new me has arrived!

    I am sorry that I've been lax about keeping you guys apprised of my recovery status. I've been letting life go along. I'm doing quite well @ almost 4 weeks. Only using the cane when outside the house. The ability to walk around the house on my own has been wonderful. Still sore & stiff, but to...
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    THR the new me has arrived!

    Just wanted to let you guys know that surgery went well. Meeting recovery head on.
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    THR the new me has arrived!

    Surgery went well. Stayed in the hospital an extra day b/c I wasn't ready(per pt & me). PA didn't seem happy about that, since I was the "youngest" person on the floor. I am meeting recovery head on. Trying to keep ahead of the pain, but sometimes it seems to sneak up in me. My hubby & the...
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    Pre-Op Class

    Thank you all for your support. I've had my pre-op w/ the dr a few days ago. I'm going to scour the forum for some ideas of what to get that would be beneficial. Hopefully, this class will just be a run-through of what's to come after surgery.
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    Pre-Op Class

    Ok, so my surgery is set for 9/26/14. My pre-op class isn't until 9/25/14. Is this normal? I feel like I won't be able get everything I might need for recovery before it's too late.
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    Staring THR dead on!!

    I just found this site and it has been a blessing! Here's my story: I am a 37 year old mother of 3 active boys(10, 8 and newly 5). i have just found out that I have osteoarthritis and hip dysplasia in my left hip. Supposedly, I've had it since birth. no clue at all! My hip pain and limp began...
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    2014 September Sapphires - Are You Having Hip Surgery In September?

    Sept 26th Left THR. scared silly! just found out about my condition a couple of weeks ago(supposedly had it since birth, but had no clue). trying to overcome the fright and look towards a life w/o limp and excrutiating pain.
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