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    Revision THR Branluc has moved over!

    Branluc, you sound like you're doing fabulously! I'm almost three weeks out from my surgery and I still don't feel comfortable walking with just a cane outside, what a wimp I must be. LOL Not that I'm speaking from experience or anything but my recommendation to you would be to wait a few...
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    THR Newly bionic Woman Checking I

    Sorry, I haven't been online much this week. My recovery is coming along quite well I think, I'm moving around much better by now and need less and less pain meds. My home PT ended yesterday, now I need to wait two weeks until I go see my surgeon for my first post-op visit where he will...
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    Revision THR Branluc has moved over!

    Branluc, just checking in to see how you're doing this fine Sunday. You've been on my mind ever since I read about your incredible misfortune yesterday. Please stay strong and don't let this setback get you down, just take it nice and easy and give your hip and leg time to heal. :puppysmooze:
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    Revision THR Branluc has moved over!

    Branluc, I am so sorry to hear your news, my heart goes out to you! I can only imagine how you must feel but please don't dwell on it, the worst is now over so time to look ahead. Please keep in touch, I'm thinking of you! :)
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    THR Newly bionic Woman Checking I

    Thanks for all your responses! Maeve, it sounds like you're doing great but that is one tough PT schedule, yikes!!! :yikes: Currently, my therapist comes to the house three times a week for an hour or so. While he is here he mainly stretches and massages my leg to loosen it up, my thigh still...
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    THR Newly bionic Woman Checking I

    Josephine, thanks for your response! For pain I take Norco, 10 mg hydrocodone and 325 mg acetominophen, up to nine pills a day max. Right now I'm still taking 2 of those every four hours or a little bit longer during the day time and one at night, so a total of seven pills per day. I'm...
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    THR Newly bionic Woman Checking I

    Is it possible that pain can actually increase over time? I try not to overdo it, rest, elevate, ice, etc. plus do the excercises my PT gave me but it seems like my pain level today is much worse today than yesterday. I also have problems with swelling, especially my knee, is that normal...
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    Revision THR Branluc has moved over!

    Branluc, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend! You're so very brave to make the effort to go to the funeral so soon after your own surgery, I'm sure that was very difficult for you. Continue to feel better! :)
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    THR A brand new life

    Helen, I am four days post-op now and also get the "dead leg" feeling off and on. With me it seems to be worse first thing in the morning after a night's rest. Do you get up and walk around for five to ten minutes regularly? I find that stretching the leg helps a lot, at first it always feels...
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    THR Newly bionic Woman Checking I

    Hi everyone, thanks for all the good advice on pain magagement! My surgery was on Monday and IWhen came from the hospital late Wednesday afternoon. Sorry I didn't update here sooner, all I had with me at the hospital was my iPhone and with the meds and all it was very difficult to type emails so...
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    THR Newly bionic Woman Checking I

    Well, I made it! I had my surgery yesterday morning bright and early. Since I opted for full anesthesia I was more or less out of it for most of yesterday. They got me up to walk for a few minutes in the afternoon and I felt really great, unfortunately my elation was premature because of the...
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    Just Wanted To Introduce Myself...

    Yep, I'm on the other side now. My surgery went well, I've even been out of bed and walking once already. It did take its toll on me though, I am still woozy and very tired. By now I'm also starting to get hungry, the nurse said that maybe. I can have a sandwich a little later.
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    LeftBrain - 1-April-2013

    LeftBrain, did you make it through your surgery ok? Nice hospital, very friendly staff, right? Let us know how you made out when you can!
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    LeftBrain - 1-April-2013

    I made it to the other Side!!! My brain is still quite foggy from the anesthesia bit nonetheless the therapist hade out of bed for my first walk a short while ago, I amazed myself!!! I didn't bring my laptop so I'm posting on my phone. I will post more details later when I. Scan think a little...
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    LeftBrain - 1-April-2013

    How funny, I will also be at Hoag Orthopedic Institute, my surgery is at 9:30 AM on Monday. Maybe we can chase each other down the halls when we get to the other side. LOL :bicycle1: As soon as figure out how to add the signature thingie I'll post my details.
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