Recent content by Thesoutherncook
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TKR Thesoutherncook's Second Time Around!
Today is my one year anniversary on my THR! I can hardly believe it! I have absolutely no pain or discomfort or restrictions! Totally amazing! This past year I have been to Italy for 2 weeks, Paris for a week, resumed all local activities and community involvement, hosted company several...- Thesoutherncook
- Post #632
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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THR DONE!
Today is my one year anniversary on my THR! I can hardly believe it! I have absolutely no pain or discomfort or restrictions! Totally amazing! This past year I have been to Italy for 2 weeks, Paris for a week, resumed all local activities and community involvement, hosted company several...- Thesoutherncook
- Post #179
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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TKR Thesoutherncook's Second Time Around!
Hi All! Just popping in to say stay the course, don’t give up, do what you need to and soon you will be better than ever! I do not regret any of the 3 replacements I have had and can honestly say they have greatly improved my quality of life! Hard work? Yes! Painful recovery? Yes! But totally...- Thesoutherncook
- Post #629
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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Revision TKR Jan’s new knees- 1 for the left-2 for the right<
Hey Sweet Friend, I was just stopping by to see if anyone I knew was still active on BS and found your thread! What a journey this has been for you! I wish you well with this next surgery. And fingers crossed and prayers going up that this is your last! Love and hugs- Thesoutherncook
- Post #628
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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THR DONE!
@SurreyGirl I did not use anything on the 2 wk trip to Italy ( or the week in Paris). But, I did call “time out” several times! I took my cute switch stick folding cane just in case, but didn’t need it. I find long car rides uncomfortable- I can do it, but the hip complains!- Thesoutherncook
- Post #177
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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THR DONE!
Hi! Yep, that's me...swooping in! All is well in my little corner of the world. Hip is good, knees are good....no problems! I took a friend for a consult with my OS and he was all grins when he saw me and heard my report of 17k steps in one day in Paris! The nasty wet weather has kept me inside...- Thesoutherncook
- Post #174
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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THR The fun part
Hi Friend! Glad to see you are progressing as multiple bionic! I’ve not been on in quite a while ( life and other such stuff) but have thought of you and happy to catch up. I hate hearing about those nasty colds! Yuck! Hope your head is clearing and your hippie joints are jumping! All the best...- Thesoutherncook
- Post #674
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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THR DONE!
We've just returned from 2 wks in Italy. Spent 1st week in Rome and 2nd in Florence. It was great! Here are some THR and TKR observations: 1. I dealt with security proactively and did not set off a single alarm! I told security guards about the artificial knees and hip BEFORE I reached the...- Thesoutherncook
- Post #168
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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about time!
Two TKR and 1 THR! If I can help, let me know!- Thesoutherncook
- Post #3
- Forum: Knee Surgery Pre-Op Area
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Information needed about wedge cushions
Hi! Jumping in to say hello and share the wedge I've used for 2 TKR and a THR! For knees, I stacked one bed pillow vertically up the slope so that my leg was straight. I am 5’ tall with short legs. Hope this helps! All the best on your surgery and recovery! You CAN do this, just be patient! We...- Thesoutherncook
- Post #36
- Forum: Knee Surgery Pre-Op Area
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THR DONE!
Last call for those who wish to follow our 2 wk trip to Italy via email. Send me a personal message and I will add you to my list of virtual travelers! I write a daily journal for my friends to share our travels from the comfort of home. I promise not to send any other email nor will I sell you...- Thesoutherncook
- Post #162
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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THR DONE!
@lovesstars We live on a mountain, so no flooding in our home. We likely will lose power die to downed trees. Fingers crossed that by the time it reaches us, it will be much weaker. Here is the device for elevating legs on long flights. We are flying from ATL to Rome for a week, then on to...- Thesoutherncook
- Post #156
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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THR The fun part
We're hoping she will blow herself out before arriving here...pralines or not, I won't welcome her here!- Thesoutherncook
- Post #359
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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THR DONE!
:wave:@Layla Thanks for the shout out! 3 months today and I celebrated at the dentist for cleaning! Lol! And, yes, my OS requires antibiotics for cleaning and dental procedures! I figure the benefits outweigh the risk, especially with 3 joints! I'm doing great! Gaining stamina every week! We...- Thesoutherncook
- Post #154
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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THR The fun part
@Bone-obo, We have plenty of room if you need a port in the storm! You can have the entire “terrace level”!- Thesoutherncook
- Post #353
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
