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    THR Job Well Done

    Well people its been 6 months since the Corin Mini Hip Replacement and what a huge difference to life this makes. I have had an almost perfect recovery (sorry to post this for all those who are struggling) with only two visits to the physio, had my first check up post op and my surgeon was very...
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    THR Job Well Done

    OK, been to PT today (first appointment) happy with progress, has suggested I concentrate on leg extensions to the rear as range of movement could be better, apart from that and if I have any concerns that's my Physio over! Next step, off to Doctors for the Sick Note and see if he is happy to...
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    THR Job Well Done

    WOW, I cant believe its been a month since my op but it is give or take a day or so. Just returned from two days in the Lake District, some perfect weather and walks along the shore of Derwent Water. I consider myself to be extremely fortunate in as much as my recovery has been spectacularly...
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    THR Job Well Done

    Hi again, a very quick update on where I am recovery wise. Friday 17th, off to Doctors for removal of staples from wound, all clear given, no signs of infection and nurse said remove final dressing on Monday 20th. If you are reading this and have staples, don't worry about the removal process...
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    Hippies scars - post your badges of honor here: NO CHIT-CHAT HERE PLEASE

    Hello everyone, just thought I would share an image taken of my scar at 10 days post op, and 2 mins pre staple removal, total of 28 staples in all.
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    THR Job Well Done

    Hi TeeEm, that option was given of being semi conscious but I wimped out and said just send me to sleep, and if I woke during the opp so be it. No fortunately I am on two tablets a day for blood thinning, this treatment is for a month only though and because I am about to go get a new dressing...
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    THR Job Well Done

    Hi Sharon, yes it was an interesting moment, to suddenly wake up and feel your body rocking back and forth the noise in theatre was a little surprising, I did discuss this before going into theatre and was told that due to the spinal block injection only a mild sedative was used to make you have...
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    THR Job Well Done

    :bow: I would like to thank our NHS (UK Obviously) for a fantastic experience whilst having a Corin Mini Hip fitted on Tuesday 7th May. From the minute I walked into the Hospital to the day I left, the nurses could not have done a better job, the operation was quick, although I did wake up mid...
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    May Marvels 2013 - Are You Having Hip Surgery in May?

    Hello people, my first post on this great forum, loads to read and advice regarding THR. I have my date for a Corin Mini Hip which is 7th May, been in pain for years probably like the rest of you and looking forward to the opp :shocked:
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