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    THR Recovery going well

    I certainly won't make the mistake again, walking a mile after getting out of the hospital. I recovered my incision with surgical dressings that I purchased from my local pharmacy. I can now tolerate sleeping on my side for a few hours. Thank God, trying to sleep on my back was getting me no...
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    THR Recovery going well

    I had my right total hip replacement 9 days ago. My surgeon said that the procedure took longer than his usual. My legs are very muscular, which made it a bit more difficult. But he did say that same muscle mass that made it difficult will also keep the joint tightly secured. After 2 days in...
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    Too young

    I really appreciate everyone's word of encouragement. It has been 9 days since my hip replacement. I'm doing better than expected. Thank you, this board is a great resource.
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    2017 July Sparklers - Are you having hip surgery in July?

    I have had hip pain for about 6 years now but the last few years have been very painful. I really don't why I have such bad osteoarthritis in my hip. I used to run a lot and I'm still an avid weight lifter. Maybe it was just weaar and tear. Thank you for your encouragement, I am looking...
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    Too young

    I am having a total hip replacement on my right hip in less than 2 weeks. My hip has been hurting for the past 6 years but this last year has been very painful. I had an injection that only gave me comfort for about a month. I feel weird because I'm only 49 years old. I'm very physically...
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    2017 July Sparklers - Are you having hip surgery in July?

    Hi, I have a total hip replacement scheduled for July 25th. I have completed most of my pre-op appointments, like dental, primary care doctor, and hospital. I only have 1 more pre-op visit with my orthopedic surgeon and 1 more hospital pre-op the day before surgery. I knew this was a long...

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