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Donnie,

Your attitude is commendable...and your recovery inspiring...keep up the good work.
 
dianemarie said:
Donnie,

Your attitude is commendable...and your recovery inspiring...keep up the good work.
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Thanks dianemarie
I have a good attitude because the pain was so bad before! Now is almost nothing now. SO BIG HAPPY FACE. Today my PT Consisted of using a 2lb weight and doing my 15 reps. And a walk 1/2 around the block.Didn't do as much as yesterday ...felt a little tired today.Tomarrow I will clean the pool cuz it needs it.I have been walking mostly on my own just carrying the cane.pain level @ maybe a one but still taking my meds just in case.Im going on a little shopping field trip tomarrow and then target shooting on sunday!!
Feeling pretty darn good Im Amazed so far and I can see my life comming back to me evey day!!..Thanks for all the comments bone smart helps the day pass....Donnie

22Days post-op
 
Yes, isn't Bonesmart the best...it was a lifeline to me for both THR's. You are wise to continue pain meds, your body will let you know when to cut back and/ or stop. And some days you will still feel tired. It is the BEST to get our lives back, there is nothing like having that pain gone...someone a while back on the forum called this surgery the "overnight miracle" and I have to agree!:yes 4:
 
ddunerider said:
Thanks dianemarie
I have a good attitude because the pain was so bad before! Now is almost nothing now. SO BIG HAPPY FACE. Today my PT Consisted of using a 2lb weight and doing my 15 reps. And a walk 1/2 around the block.Didn't do as much as yesterday ...felt a little tired today.Tomarrow I will clean the pool cuz it needs it.I have been walking mostly on my own just carrying the cane.pain level @ maybe a one but still taking my meds just in case.Im going on a little shopping field trip tomarrow and then target shooting on sunday!!
Feeling pretty darn good Im Amazed so far and I can see my life comming back to me evey day!!..Thanks for all the comments bone smart helps the day pass....Donnie

22Days post-op
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I read your posts and it's just like your inside my head.....this is exactly how I feel. Every day is better and better I feel so well within myself and the pain level (compared to pre op pain) is next to nothing.
Sounds like we are both on track and getting our lives back yayyy :) :yahoo:
Hope your having an amazing weekend.
Tanya xx
 
Had a great weekend spent most of the Saturday going to the gun shop then to lunch.Then went back out to buy ammo and targets ..then she dragged me to the beauty suppy for her..then out to dinner....then back home for exercises.And I must say slept like a baby.
Sunday went out to the shooting range for 2.5 hours then lunch and TV!!..Doing most of this walking without a cane.Monday I have a doctors appointment with my reg.doctor for what I have no idea? ?.then rest because my wife has to work..Needless to say I feel great I dont even think Im Limping at all.I feel no increase in pain at all but I take my Tramdol ever 4 or 5 hours..Tonight I will just that instead of the norco because I think I dont need it anymore ....Happy Dance!!!

Day 24 Post-op!!
 
Wow Donnie! Look at you go...you are having a recovery for the books...I am so happy for you and your posts are certainly going to help new people along...knowing they will be able to get their lives back with gusto!
 
Donnie, I feel the same way as you do. I'm a little ahead of you--8 1/2 weeks still love every single step I take without the arthritis pain. It's heaven, isn't it??!!!!

Keep up the great work!

Dorothy
 
Ok so great weekend and guess what I slept all night did'nt even did take a pill the middle of the night....But!!...I do feel it this moring just a little not bad enought to use a cane in the house but maybe 1.5 or 2 pain level,.Took my Cerbrex and Tramdol and just kicking back .. HAPPY MONDAY!!!

25 Days Post -Op
3 weeks 4 days..:thumb:
 
Hey Hippies

Well I have slept through the night for 2 nights straight! !....Monday was a a kick back day and as well as today just laying around but doing my Pt.Just being lazy i guess ..As for as meds looks like I only need 3 tramdols a day now.No more norcos anymore! !!.Tomarrow I will get up early and do something constructive.
I did try and get into my car and I did but I could tell I need a little more time before I drive. But Im starting to get a little crazy doing nothing..no more home vists for the physical therapist Im on my own untill. The 18th by then I should be at 7 weeks..and maybe ready to go back to work..other than that nothing exciting happening here.

26 days Post-op
 
You're doing just great!!! Those outings help...try not to get too bored. Remember...this is only temporary!
 
Haha.spoke to soon 3:13am and Im wide awake! ! And I didn't go to bed untill 1am...and my wife so snores so loud never knew that ..Lol..god love her!!
 
Hey Donnie,

I complexly relate to your sleep adventures, it will get better. Your posts are great and I'm soooooo happy you are doing well. Isn't it such a liberating feeling this new hip stuff :)

The other thing which is great your comment about getting into the car and you felt you were not quite ready just reinforces our bodies have a great way of telling us when we are ready and when we are meant to relax.

Have a good week!
 
I am sure in the UK its just a blacket no driving for 6 weeks??

I had mine done on the same day, the first 2 weeks were great...then PT, now I hurt , not sure if its good or bad? I have just started short walks on a stick, longer walks (say 1 mile) one cruch and around the house and garden nothing! I limp quite a bit but thats just the muscles in the inner thigh are so tight after my exercises.

So glad your feeling well.
 
Loz said:
I am sure in the UK its just a blacket no driving for 6 weeks??

I had mine done on the same day, the first 2 weeks were great...then PT, now I hurt , not sure if its good or bad? I have just started short walks on a stick, longer walks (say 1 mile) one cruch and around the house and garden nothing! I limp quite a bit but thats just the muscles in the inner thigh are so tight after my exercises.

So glad your feeling well.
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Your walking a mile already?I better step it up I wasn't to sure how much I should be walking.but know I think I could do the same..I have already stop taking the narcotics.Yours sounds like you had a lot more work done...I hope I dont have to go through a revision for a long while..thanks for stopping by...Donnie

PS..I know all about tight muscles ...hang in there! ! I Trying every day to work out the pain.
 
Yes about a mile...but this is a revisiion, the stem was left in, so no bone work, just a new head and cup and a bit of trimming. I pushed it last time and it really did me no good.
 
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Your walking a mile already?I better step it up I wasn't to sure how much I should be walking.but know I think I could do the same..I have already stop taking the narcotics.Yours sounds like you had a lot more work done...I hope I dont have to go through a revision for a long while..thanks for stopping by...Donnie

PS..I know all about tight muscles ...hang in there! ! I Trying every day to work out the pain.
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I wouldn't be able to walk even close to that far yet!!
I don't find my muscles are all that tight either....would that mean I'm not working them hard enough??
My pain is also pretty much gone now, I know we all heal differently and shouldn't compare ourselves to others but it's hard sometimes lol.
Happy healing :friends:
Tanya
 
Feeling pretty good today.29 days post-op and starting to forget to take my meds.I'm getting up st 8am every morning and taking a shower and making breakfast. Then going on a 1/2 mile walk then doing the dishes.I also vacuum up stairs and down stairs including the stairs. Dusted and took out the trash.after dinner went on another 1/2 mile walk and 2 sets of PT.I cant wait until precautions are lifted and I can drive.Tomorrow is Saturday so I have to get out and do something fun..

HAPPY HEALING HIPPIES!

29 DAYS POST-OP
 
Happy Saturday Donnie,

Yes Diane is right you have such a fun personality and amazing attitude, Love your routine in the mornings. I think it's good the walks outside lots of fresh air.

Have lots of fun this weekend!

xxooxx
 
Hey Hippies

Well it was a good weekend. Nothing bad to report Sunday was busy I made breakfast for everyone. Next I spent 2 hours in the man cave clay baring and waxing my car well because I'm driving it!!!!...I got inside no pain and got out....then got back in started it up and gone!!.I have been off the Norco for 2 weeks and I feel great after one month.Next me and wife went on a 1 mile walk then upstairs for some PT and rest...Then back out to costo to see the eye doctor and some shopping a full lap there...then after getting home and BBQ some steaks because I live in California. LOL....time for our second mile walk of the day...so at 30 days today I give my recovery B+ cant wait to see how I feel in two more weeks..

30days post-op

Happy Healing ....Donnie
 
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