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    THR New Right Total Hip on July 1st

    Hello all, Just doing a little update. I have been so busy at work and home that I haven't really had time to post. I have missed several doctor appts. for one reason or another and finally was able to see the representing P.A. She said X-rays looked good and lifted the 50# restriction to...
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    its been a really tough recovery

    superkkat102 For the AVN I can feel for you. My hip RS had to be replaced for this also. It was excruciating and crippling. I dealt with it for 7 years until mechanically and painfully, it would not function well any more. As far as walking 2-3 wks. out, with no aid, you may be pushing it...
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    THR New Right Total Hip on July 1st

    Hello all, Surgeon dude cleared me for work yesterday. He had me demonstrate some of the movements required to do my job and just reinforced the 3 rules. He gave me 50# lifting restriction and another apptmnt. in 5 weeks. Some thing he also stressed was the reality that I may develop new pains...
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    THR New Right Total Hip on July 1st

    Hello All, Thank you all for your replies. I think if the surgeon dude clears me I will return to work. My boss says whenever you want to come back, he is waiting. I feel very good now. I have been mowing lawn with a push machine for some time, stopping when the fuel tank emptied. I...
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    THR New Right Total Hip on July 1st

    NoraJ, An LLD is a light duty chit I am gathering? When you say heel lift, is that something surgical or orthotic in nature? I don't feel quite even either. It does not seem to affect anything. I was just curious. Thanks for replies!
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    THR New Right Total Hip on July 1st

    NoraJ I think I could negotiate a shorter day. My pre surgery schedule was a 9hr. straight thru day. I could break it up with some breaks or maybe a midday rest. Certainly would be worth considering. One of my co workers has been assigned to help me with lifting as required. He did help...
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    THR New Right Total Hip on July 1st

    Question for all, In the time to my next OS appt. I have been wondering if anyone has gone through any like, return to work anxiety? I have been hoping that I will be able to return and be functional. With this thought, I have read some posts where people have returned to work, and also...
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    Hippies scars - post your badges of honor here: NO CHIT-CHAT HERE PLEASE

    2&3 weeks out
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    THR New Right Total Hip on July 1st

    lthr63014 I have been doing just basic exercises. I do some in bed before rise and before sleep. These are simple leg lifts from all positions @25 reps each, followed by simple stretching in all directions. The stretching seems to help with the mobility and comfort. The exercises I have...
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    THR New Right Total Hip on July 1st

    Hello all, Have been following many posts and experiences here. This forum and all involved is an invaluable resource. I find all the experiences here unique and invaluable. It makes a person feel not alone in this, what I call, journey. I am at exactly 2 months now and have a doctor...
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    THR New Right Total Hip on July 1st

    Hello all just checking in. All is well have now gotten clearance to drive and shower. That feels wonderful. I am at 4wks. 03 days. I now have just moderate discomfort in the area of the operation and some slight swelling still in the incision area that comes and goes. I am out of in house...
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    THR New Right Total Hip on July 1st

    Hello All, Day 16 now, had doctors appt. 2 days ago and he feels the recovery is progressing normally. They removed my staples an gave me an OK to shower after 24 hrs. I am waiting 48. I cant wait to take a shower. I sure have missed it! The physical therapist(s) have given me the OK to...
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    THR New Right Total Hip on July 1st

    Hello all, I have been following all posts and have been enjoying the diversity of recovery experiences thus far. This forum has really helped me as far as a comparison guide for what to expect and when. I am day 10 now post OP and feel physically well. I do still have some...
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    THR New Right Total Hip on July 1st

    MajorHeidi, I can tell you that yes I have had some muscle discomfort on the untouched side. The sensations have all but disappeared now. That was in the first few days following surgery. It may have been from the surgery itself. At this point all discomfort is on the surgery side, and...
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    THR New Right Total Hip on July 1st

    Please Excuse me for the pic. I assure you offense was not my intention. I will try to be more conservative next time.
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