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  1. Ptarmigan

    Mind numbing boredom due to hip related limitations. How to deal with it?

    Ahh...there’s the rub. All the things we always imagined we’d do one day with some extra time on our hands...and now we have a chunk of enforced inactivity, but we don’t have the physical wherewithal to do the things we hoped to do... My dad was an incredible example of someone who adapted to...
  2. Ptarmigan

    THR Finally

    You must be feeling such relief! It’s so encouraging to know you’ve overcome these obstacles on your way to surgery, and are now on the recovery side. Wishing you all the best!
  3. Ptarmigan

    Pre-Surgey Hip Pain at Night Improved Using a Recliner?

    Hi, @VSlowLife ! I am finding a great deal of success sleeping in my recliner post-op, and I found success sleeping with a body pillow pre-op. There are two subjects involved here: pain relief and sleep. They are related, but separate. First, pain relief: When I began seeing my current PCP...
  4. Ptarmigan

    THR Ahipgma recovery

    @ahipgma I, too, am a habitual side sleeper. Before surgery, I would try to fall asleep on my back in bed, eventually give up in frustration, roll over onto my preferred side, and embrace the body pillow. Then I would drop like a rock, waking hours later, and realize I hadn’t moved an inch. The...
  5. Ptarmigan

    THR A Hip Recover Story

    Hello! It’s great to read that you are having no difficulty finding interesting things to occupy your time while you recuperate. You sound very much at peace with all recovery brings your way. Sending you wishes for continued healing!
  6. Ptarmigan

    THR KarenKats recovery thread

    Watching for you @KarenKat , sending best wishes and hopes for a smooth surgery day!
  7. Ptarmigan

    THR Hipster64's Recovery Thread

    Congratulations! What a relief to read you’ve already eaten :) But seriously, so glad to hear this went well. I am hoping that forewarned is forearmed, and the nursing team can prevent any tendency toward nausea. You’ve got this!
  8. Ptarmigan

    Tomorrow is the big day!

    Wishing you a smooth day and successful surgery!
  9. Ptarmigan

    Time to recover.

    Sorry for the confusion @Layla and @Mojo333 ! I see I will have to be more careful when I post as long as I am still on post-op meds and very drowsy. The surgical nurse from the hospital called to review my med list 12 days prior to surgery. She gave me the information to discontinue...
  10. Ptarmigan

    THR A new world..there better be coffee

    Welp, @mainegirl1, you’ve got company with knee pain, although I don’t have your spectacular bruising, I talked to the surgeon about it just before discharge, and he said he’d had some patients come out of surgery with a knee sprain, but not any long-term knee issues. I found his matter-of-fact...
  11. Ptarmigan

    THR Here We Go Again!

    More “staycationing” in Seattle! What fun it sounds like you are having...
  12. Ptarmigan

    Time to recover.

    @RinTinTin It’s uncanny the way our bodies go into mini-revotl just before surgery! I had a pesky issue last weekend, too , before my surgery on Tuesday, but was able to speak to an on-call nurse and on-call doctor who gave me direction and calmed my worries. Like you , the pre-op nurse call...
  13. Ptarmigan

    Naturaal64 is having a new hip

    @Natural64 I experienced a lot of fear heading into surgery - I think I must be allergic to giving up control and trusting others with such vitally important things. I am currently enjoying an immediate post-op wave of relief, and I am here to tell you, it’s something to look forward to. In...
  14. Ptarmigan

    Now it's the Hip

    Can hardly wait to hear you have a date!
  15. Ptarmigan

    By this time tomorrow...

    I felt this way just a couple days ago... You sound very well prepared and surrounded by reliable support. You’re right that the procedure itself isn’t too much to be concerned about, and that your more serious concerns are immediately post-op and then settling in for a long recovery. That...
  16. Ptarmigan

    I finally have a date!

    Congratulations! I know what a relief it is to settle on a surgeon, date, time, and place! Wishing you all the best...
  17. Ptarmigan

    Now it's the Hip

    Hi! I had a surgeon who did both anterior and posterior approaches, and spent much too long debating the pros and cons! So I am glad you are going to see your surgeon soon, and get this question answered for your own peace of mind. I found it was awkward to try to prepare for both approaches...
  18. Ptarmigan

    Revision THR My RTHR journey and the road back to an active life.

    All terrific news! These are wonderful milestones - and I am so happy for you that the doctor has given you incremental goals to look forward to from this point on. Well done!
  19. Ptarmigan

    THR A new world..there better be coffee

    The tincture of time is best medicine and I am so relieved to hear you got sleep sorted! It’s a big relief to know all is well with hip and knee, too. My “Lounge Doctor” is already here, ready and waiting for anti-swelling duty:) Glad to hear it has your endorsement!
  20. Ptarmigan

    THR Elf1 Recovery Road

    Oh dear, that’s very disappointing that you didn’t receive a message back, especially considering your pain still sounds acute. Very much hoping those muscles will relax as you keep still and rest. So sorry you are in pain.

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