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Is it normal to be in a lot of pain week 1?
Hi Katherine, I can relate to the pain you are feeling. I got off the painkillers right after I was discharged from the hospital (4 wks after surgery) to avoid other organs of my body suffering the brunt. Up to the 5th month, the groin pain persisted depending on how intense my activities have...- Lolly
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when is it appropriate to return to work
Kentdougal, Both the movement in and out of the car and your capability to react while driving can cause dislocation, not only during the first 6 months, but anytime after the surgery. This is why my PT and OS do not recommend driving at this time; although it is our self confidence (or fear)...- Lolly
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- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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when is it appropriate to return to work
Hello Annemarie, Our company has an insurer who pays for all the expenses (as mine is compensation related). The company also employs an Occupational Health and Safety consultant (a private provider) who looks after the continuous care and return to work aspect. My stay in hospital was for one...- Lolly
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when is it appropriate to return to work
Thanks Annemarie, Hello Andrea, Hello Gosse I am still continuing with my hydrotherapy (my surgeon suggested more) now I am attending 45minx3times a week) and one session of physio, the purpose of which is to monitor whether I am religiously doing my home exercises. My physiotherapist is now...- Lolly
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- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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when is it appropriate to return to work
Hello, I am glad to tell you that I have finally returned to work - this is my 4th month from the date of my surgery. I am so lucky that I get full support from my Manager and everyone at work. Everything I have asked for which will make me feel better, they have actually attended to, and...- Lolly
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- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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Rehab Question- Pressure in Groin area
Hi, your pain will be lesser and lesser as you gain strength on your new hip. Continue with your exercises and use hydrotherapy if you are not yet on it. My ortho surgeon recommends more hydro than physio, and definitely it is helping me gain confidence in my movements. Any stretching will...- Lolly
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Rehab Question- Pressure in Groin area
Hello, I hope your pain is not there 100% of the time. I feel this groin discomfort every now and then, specially if I have done some strenuous activities (including physio and too much movements during bed and stand up exercises, or trying to move around doing home tasks). Your physio should...- Lolly
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- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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post surgery: blood thinners?
Good luck - everything will be alright! While in hospital you will also be wearing the TED stockings. 12 days after my THR surgery, I was sent home and a community nurse drops by to continue dispense the blood thinner (Clexane) everyday for 14 days. The hospital may require you to do it...- Lolly
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- Forum: Hip Surgery Pre-Op Area
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when is it appropriate to return to work
Hi, Thank you so much for your urgent reply. My reply had been delayed due to pain following after undertaking simple household tasks. Despite my personal concerns, you have provided me with a reaffirmation of my capability to do more than what I currently am capable of doing. You are...- Lolly
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Concerns about Hip Surgery
David, I had total hip replacement due to an accident and didn't have the time to worry about who is the best surgeon for this type of surgery. I had one week from the accident to the surgery. My surgeon (who was unknown to me until the surgery date) gave me a booklet containing all info I...- Lolly
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- Forum: Hip Surgery Pre-Op Area
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when is it appropriate to return to work
I am a full time employee and had RT Hip replacement on 25/10/06. I am more than 2 months away from surgery and undergoing intense physio and hydrotherapy. I am suffering from back pain due to postop sleeping position lying on my back. I am already trying walking without crutches, of course...- Lolly
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