Another Sucess story from the other side
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Hop--Psalm 71 ("In you oh Lord, I have taken refuge...) and Psalm 119-teth. I'll email you privately your email and my response.
PRGal-I know--We need to post some pics--too many posterior pics and not enough anterior pics. Now, if I can only figure out how to post g-rated bilateral anterior scars photos?
Tom
PRGal-I know--We need to post some pics--too many posterior pics and not enough anterior pics. Now, if I can only figure out how to post g-rated bilateral anterior scars photos?
Tom
TBONE
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Judles--interesting question. Actually, last night I was able to sleep on both sides for a bit. If flat on your back is 0 degrees and side position is 90 degrees. I was able to go to about 70 degrees or so on each side before my scar rubbed on the mattress. It was nice just to be in that position, but I really couldn't sleep much, so I just went back to my back position and slept very well, waking up every 3-4 hours, certainly more restful than before surgery.
This morning, I walked for a while with my wife and dog and perceived that my left leg is slightly stronger than my right, and that I was limping slightly. I think I must now just remember that this is a long and slow process and that it will come with time.
Tom
This morning, I walked for a while with my wife and dog and perceived that my left leg is slightly stronger than my right, and that I was limping slightly. I think I must now just remember that this is a long and slow process and that it will come with time.
Tom
hurtingbuthopeful
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I wonder why they don't do more anterior approach THR's. It seems the recovery time is so much better. Jo - is it a more difficult procedure?
hurtingbuthopeful
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Tom - Glad you had a decent nights sleep. I am still amazed at your progress!
TBONE
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hurting--don't know. I do think that it is a product of the surgeon's training and choice and that, after about 6 months, all approaches are basically the same in terms of results. From a laypersons standpoint, it seems that a posterior approach would provide the easiest and best access and would cut through more muscle or tissue, but perhaps fewer tendons.
You need some help? The clone or smudge device would be your answer - or an artful cut!
That's about the size of it, Tom. It often depends upon which procedures the surgeon was exposed to and trained on during their training. I've always thought that the anterior was an easier approach - you don't run the risk of damaging the sciatic nerve for starters. And in cases of fractured necks of femur where the patients are often elderly, confused and maybe even incontinent, it doesn't risk the wound laying on wet or soiled sheets either. But most surgeons seem to prefer the posterior approach and which is marginally more difficult than the anterior but I've never been able to figure out why.
How about using a towel or drape over the parts you don't want to show?
<grin> Hmmmm--guess that really COULD be a challenge! For me, the issue's been how awkward it is to try to take the photo yourself . . . long story, but hubby would think I'd totally lost it if I asked him to take some shots of my scar!
UTdave
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Tom,
Sorry I lost track of the thread, but congratulations! Sounds like you're cruising. Well, enjoy your newfound painlessness and flexibility! Keep us posted and I'll recommend a Tarzan-style loincloth for the picture. . . you may want to change your sign-on from T-bone. . . may send the wrong message when coupled with a loincloth picture!
Sorry I lost track of the thread, but congratulations! Sounds like you're cruising. Well, enjoy your newfound painlessness and flexibility! Keep us posted and I'll recommend a Tarzan-style loincloth for the picture. . . you may want to change your sign-on from T-bone. . . may send the wrong message when coupled with a loincloth picture!
BigDog Mom
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It's that location thing! ;) That's what took me so long to post my pictures. Come on Tom yours are much newer than mine. When I saw the lack of anterior I was guilted into it. ;)
As an aside I used my daughters digital camera. I though I deleted the pictures after I downloaded them. oops. She freaks out every time she sees my scars (she's 14 and goes to a performing arts school- need i say more). The next day she grabs her camera to bring to school and sees the pictures... Mom you are so disturbing was all I got.
Donna
As an aside I used my daughters digital camera. I though I deleted the pictures after I downloaded them. oops. She freaks out every time she sees my scars (she's 14 and goes to a performing arts school- need i say more). The next day she grabs her camera to bring to school and sees the pictures... Mom you are so disturbing was all I got.
Donna
TBONE
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Very funny Dave--I must admit that I have much enjoyed your humor over these last 6 weeks or so.
As for the Tarzan thing..that's a thought.
After thinking I'd be back to normal in a week or so, I hit a little snag--I overdid it. That's a surprise! On Saturday morning, I thought I was on top of the world. I walked around outside, went to my wife's work, was up and down my multiple stairs several times. By Saturday night, more or most of the drug wore off, my lower body was swollen like a tick, my black and blue marks had appeared, and my knees and right hip were sore. Sunday, I walked but also rested and on Sunday night I took Lortab at night. That helped.
Now, I have again realized that I am not Tarzan, I am a normal 51 y.o. male, and that I must take my recovery slow and easy.
Easier said than done.
Tom
As for the Tarzan thing..that's a thought.
After thinking I'd be back to normal in a week or so, I hit a little snag--I overdid it. That's a surprise! On Saturday morning, I thought I was on top of the world. I walked around outside, went to my wife's work, was up and down my multiple stairs several times. By Saturday night, more or most of the drug wore off, my lower body was swollen like a tick, my black and blue marks had appeared, and my knees and right hip were sore. Sunday, I walked but also rested and on Sunday night I took Lortab at night. That helped.
Now, I have again realized that I am not Tarzan, I am a normal 51 y.o. male, and that I must take my recovery slow and easy.
Easier said than done.
Tom
Judles
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TBone,,,,,You are doing so well that of course, even being able to to everything that you're doing.....is actually
Way too much, too soon!!! However, saying that, we all test out limits and are just so happy to be rid of that debilitating pain! You are doing so
Beautifully, just be sensible, and keep feeling good! So happy for you and your family!!!
Way too much, too soon!!! However, saying that, we all test out limits and are just so happy to be rid of that debilitating pain! You are doing so
Beautifully, just be sensible, and keep feeling good! So happy for you and your family!!!
YoungM
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Hey Tom -I think you needed to experience that in order to tell your body to slow down and take time to recover Hope you're feeling better.
Melissa
Hope you're feeling better.Melissa
Tom, your experience is one thing all the Kneesals and Hippies have in common. Everyone at some point overdoes it and pays the price. Welcome to Club Human!!!
TBONE
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Unfortunately, I think you are all correct. And YoungM, I do think this minor blip experience will help me avoid a major one down the road. It is amazing how stubborn we all can be. Before the surgery, I bet I read a hundred posts about overdoing it afterwards. Simply amazing.
Tom
Tom
YoungM
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I know how you feel. It's get more difficult to remember this, the better we begin to feel!
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