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  1. Lupyhippie

    Revision THR 6 months post op

    Hi Hippies, Just checking in on the hip site before I flip over to the Pre-Knee Forum {{big sigh}}. But wanted to summarize what happened in my very complex hip surgerie(s). So 6 months and the hip is awesome. After all I went thru (see my prior recovery thread). Bottom line summary 2019 RTHR...
  2. Lupyhippie

    TKR I am having knee replacement surgery on January 8 th 2024

    Good luck !! It’s coming up soon. I’m new to “Knees” but it looks like I’m headed your way as well. Make sure that you have “your spot” at home all set up before you leave. You need to have a lot of pillows so you can change them around (you will be restless at first). I used the rolling...
  3. Lupyhippie

    Revision THR 6 months post op

    JUST PASSIN THRU , so I thought I’d give a quick shout out to Layla and the Hippies aa I’m “movin on down” . I FINALLY recovered fr the LTHR and all that bleeding, followed by the redo to stop the bleeding. (Pics too graphic). But yea I had 8 weeks of 2x per day 3 hour iv antibiotics. BUT...
  4. Lupyhippie

    Revision THR 6 months post op

    So I’m 5 weeks from original LTHR and 3 weeks fr Revision (and 4 years post RTHR). I am still on prophylactic (just because) IV antibiotics twice a day thru 9/18. I have no pain or tenderness in either leg BUT I’ve only been upped to 50% WB this week (from what was basically bathroom and doctor...
  5. Lupyhippie

    THR TiredOfLimping's Left THR Recovery

    Not only do we have surgery dates within a month of each other, both our daughters are expecting babies within a month of each other. Congrats to us!! I think I’m worrying more about being a grandma vs hip recovery!!
  6. Lupyhippie

    THR TiredOfLimping's Left THR Recovery

    I’ve been watching MadMen as I had not seen that before. As for comedy I pulled up some old 60/70s TV. Beverley Hillbillies and Green Acres. And I Love Lucy makes my day any time. Also found new British series called “Am I Beibg Unreasonable” so funny!! Cutest special-needs little boy
  7. Lupyhippie

    Revision THR 6 months post op

    It’s ️ and it’s pouring!! AC is now out except for one room on a separate system. So much has gone wrong we now just laugh, like “what’s next”? Surgeons visit Tuesday shows increase in fracture so now on VERY strict 25% bathroom privileges only. ID Dr concerned about color of drainage (as is...
  8. Lupyhippie

    Revision THR 6 months post op

    “My grandma used to say "it's okay to have a pity party but let's not let it turn into a soiree!" “ Made me laugh so hard!!
  9. Lupyhippie

    Revision THR 6 months post op

    Big tiring day. Still can’t believe the fatigue factor. woke up feeling on top of the world headed to first appt of the day, IV infusion, dressing change etc. and by 1pm a “quick nap” turned into “crash and burn” for 4 hours and not the productive day I had hoped for. Oh well. Very busy day -...
  10. Lupyhippie

    Revision THR 6 months post op

    Good morning new virtual friends!! After wallowing in pain and trauma induced self-pity for a week, I’ve awoken feeling a wee bit like the old me today. No more Debbie-Downer here!! I believe this is a combo of a number of things which are beneficial for everyone going thru this. The first...
  11. Lupyhippie

    Revision THR 6 months post op

    Thanks for words of encouragement. I can’t believe this complete change in attitude that I’m experiencing. Had you asked me in 7/29 after my 2nd successful THR and doing great (w the exception of oozing which I had the first time) I would have been the poster child and cheerleaders for THRs...
  12. Lupyhippie

    Revision THR 6 months post op

    Wow am I ever more tired after this surgery. I think just the uncertainty of where this is headed and the treatment I’m now under with the fracture and IV antibiotics twice daily are really throwing me for a loop mentally. Also my chest started feeling tight with some wheezing so trying to stay...
  13. Lupyhippie

    Revision THR 6 months post op

    You can combine this thread with my other one or w wherever it makes most sense. To me this surgery was brand new and not for the better !! So maybe a revision is correct?
  14. Lupyhippie

    THR Continuing pain after one week

    I hope you have healed by now. I do related w your post as I too am depressed. I am young abd active and can’t believe that I now can’t move. I have a hairline fracture from the surgery that was only picked up on CT bc of bleeding (another issue w hematoma). I’m posting as it unfolds bc sharing...
  15. Lupyhippie

    Revision THR 6 months post op

    Not everyone celebrates 41 years like this!!
  16. Lupyhippie

    Revision THR 6 months post op

    So at last post I was Day 14 and looked a bit like Gene Kelly I was doing so well (but trying to stay out of ODC). But bleeding from incision worsened into a “mass murderish” crime scene event overnight. 1 call to Dr and 3 calls from Dr (changing his mind w each call) lands me back in the...
  17. Lupyhippie

    THR Amy13may's Recovery

    Wow this is awful!! Please keep us updated as to what Mayo Clinic suggests. You are so young that “starting over “ fr scratch might indeed be the best thing. It really is GREAT news that there’s no infection bc they may be able to go in and just quickly replace it and get all the fluid out vs...
  18. Lupyhippie

    THR Illiopsoas tendonitis and bursitis

    @Butterfly77 any updates on your healing ? It’s been over 6 months now. Curious. Thanks.
  19. Lupyhippie

    Revision THR 6 months post op

    Woohoo :loveshwr:Happy Two Week Mark to me and some of the other Julysparklers . Lots to tell. This week was a huge turn around. By the end of the week my person improved tremendously. I feeel back to my own self minus a bit slower and more tired. My lab work showed Hgb still low at 9.9 but...
  20. Lupyhippie

    Bilateral THR Cold-brew's Big Bilateral THR Adventure

    Way to go. You are so brave to do both at once !! We are at the same place almost. I had my 2nd done 7/14 and here I thought I was the only person who watched all 2,160 miles of the Tour de France. Since this was my plan all along thought I’d share my special toes in honor of the surgery and...

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