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    THR Loosening of hip after a total hip replacement

    Thank you for coming here hipproblems. Please be positive and stay strong on this journey.
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    THR THR April 2

    Hello Lupep, Sorry for the hiccup of COVID, but please keep up your great progress!
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    Revision THR Hip Revision Needed from 2002 THR

    Hello Nell41, May this be the successful resolution you desire. Your comments about mental block and personality clash are valid. These things happen, even in the health care sphere. Good luck and best wishes.
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    THR left it TOO long: Left THR Posterior

    Hello Deni444, Brava! We "hippies" know that 9 laps around the garden is a major cause for celebration. Please continue to use good judgment and do not be a part of the ODIC. :)
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    THR Back again....

    Hello Scorow, Use these remaining two and a half weeks to fortify yourself and visualize the most perfect outcome. You are correct: this is just "carpentry." :) All of your friends at BoneSmart are pulling for you! God bless.
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    THR left it TOO long: Left THR Posterior

    Yes, yes, yes Deni444! You go, gurlll! And yes, as Benne68 counseled, consider making lists and/or keeping a journal of your progress to increase your own awareness and to make it more visible and tangible. More progress is on the way! Celebrate! Celebrate!
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    PKR One week post-op!

    Hello Tashilah, On your behalf, I, too, am grateful that your TKR is over! Be well. Have a wonderful recovery. My own post RTHR was a blessed time, full of discovery. God bless.
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    THR left it TOO long: Left THR Posterior

    As others have commented, please focus on healing. You will naturally return to your goal weight with little stress and effort. But right now, focus on recovery.
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    THR left it TOO long: Left THR Posterior

    Oh Deni444, you are doing so well! Keep up your great attitude and your progress!
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    THR THR 6 Feb 2025 Gladtobediff UK

    Glad you are doing well. Please continue to thrive. God bless.
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    THR 2newHips2025 All Done!

    2newhips, so glad this is over for you. There is so much goodness in store as you get stronger and are able to enjoy movement and ambulation. This part of the journey is far easier and more enjoyable.
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    THR THR 6 Feb 2025 Gladtobediff UK

    Please let us know how you are doing.
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    THR Right THR 3 weeks post

    I co-sign what myglasshalffull wrote. This is the time to be conservative.
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    THR Right THR 3 weeks post

    Hello rdonovan, My own experience (advised by my PT) was to go from a walker (2 to 3 weeks) to a crutch (two to 3 weeks) to using a cane indefinitely until I did not need it. These transitions worked well for me. Here is my "Tip." When I was permitted to take showers vs sponge baths, I...
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    THR THR April 2

    Ah, yes, the sock pull dilemma. I remember it well. You will be able to put on and pull up your socks. Until then, Google for sock puller aids. Your ability to put on your socks will return so naturally and subtly that you will not realize that you have reached a major milestone.
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