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THR Feeling discouraged
@AlanInAZ that makes sense! That’s some discount lol- Victorialast
- Post #30
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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I should also say my surgery was done at a private hospital, so idk if that’s a big factor. I do have insurance and so far I’ve paid probably about $3.5k out of pocket and I’m still waiting on the anesthesia bill. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised though! I had a motorcycle accident years ago (no...- Victorialast
- Post #28
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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Not really an update: I got the breakdown of the cost of my hip replacement and it was just under $215,000! I think the hardware by itself was $100k. Is that a normal price to see? I always saw like maybe 5 figures for the replacement cost from googling. I mean, I’m not having to pay all that...- Victorialast
- Post #25
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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Small update: I’m still using the cane when I go on walks or go out, but I’m able to walk around my house without any aids about half the day without a limp! I still use it when I just wake up or after sitting for a little while or if I just feel like I need it. I haven’t gone back to PT...- Victorialast
- Post #22
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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I actually bought some new shoes right before surgery and those are the only ones I’ve been wearing so far! I did have a really bad gait prior to surgery, like pigeon-toed really pronounced on the left side. I’ve noticed it’s much less severe now. I will look at all my other shoes and see if...- Victorialast
- Post #13
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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I do ice when I have swelling, but I typically only have swelling after pt. since I was going pretty infrequently, I wasn’t experiencing much swelling at all. I’m lucky I live next to a tract neighborhood with nice flat sidewalks! I will try the shipping cart, I tried it not long after I moved...- Victorialast
- Post #12
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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You know, I thought I was being really mindful while walking to achieve this gait, but I think I started not paying as much attention at one point. Prior to the surgery, my left foot was pointed very far inward while I walked, so I know I had a really bad gait at that point :( I notice I’m...- Victorialast
- Post #11
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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I think I will put off going to pt until later on! I always feel negative after a session with them. I do worry about my surgeon getting a negative report from pt, though. I’ve worked with the same surgeon for almost 10 years now and I don't want our doctor-patient relationship to take a hit...- Victorialast
- Post #10
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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I’m a day past 4 weeks anterior LTHR. I used a walker for about 3 weeks (my doctor said 2 weeks were required for me) and then moved to a cane. Now I’m still using the cane and my physical therapists are telling me I should have already been off it at this point. I’ve been walking with the cane...- Victorialast
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