Slow and steady. 
THR Groin pain turned the corner at 9 months
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Slow and steady, small gains today. Did some gentle exercises, was a little sore, it cleared up in about an hour. Hope this trend continues.
Here's hoping you're about to see a sustained improvement.
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Continuing to improve, did not use my walker today and actually got some chores done. Who ever thought they would be excited about doing chores.
Chris, this is so wonderful to hear. It sounds like you’re just going to need to do things very slowly for this recovery. Your body seems to like this speed.
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Hi @Pumpkin
Just catching up with your thread - you really have been through a lot in the last few months, with eyes, hips and toes. I liked the bubblewrap idea from @Jamie but slippers are probably better!
Good to hear you are gradually improving from the recent bout of severe groin pain. Have you brought forward your appointment with the surgical team? Hopefully you will be able to find the root of the problem and a road to full recovery.
Best wishes.
Just catching up with your thread - you really have been through a lot in the last few months, with eyes, hips and toes. I liked the bubblewrap idea from @Jamie but slippers are probably better!
Good to hear you are gradually improving from the recent bout of severe groin pain. Have you brought forward your appointment with the surgical team? Hopefully you will be able to find the root of the problem and a road to full recovery.
Best wishes.
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Not using my walker in the house and doing more chores! Forgetting to take Tylenol and Ibuprofen pills with no increase in pain. The slow steady daily improvements are encouraging. 
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I agree, even chores are fun after you are far enough along in your recovery & feeling up to it.
Happy you are feeling better!
Happy you are feeling better!
Really happy to read this!
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The PT appointment earlier in the week went well, we discussed the pain I had after stretching. We both agreed that at PT we will do Conterstrain (positional release) once a week and I will take care of the rest of my rehab at home. We chose once a week because it takes you body awhile to adjust after the change from Counterstrain, or any other advanced body work for that matter.
At home I am focusing on core stability, vestibular system ( I have right vestibular neuritis), and balance. Strengthening will come along once I improve in those areas.
I have already noticed improvement going up stairs, down still needs work. It is my left leg that is the problem with going down, my right THR leg has no problem going down.
Went for a dental cleaning today, yikes I have several cavities. 9 months between cleanings is expensive, along with some less than stellar brushing in the early days of recovery.
At home I am focusing on core stability, vestibular system ( I have right vestibular neuritis), and balance. Strengthening will come along once I improve in those areas.
I have already noticed improvement going up stairs, down still needs work. It is my left leg that is the problem with going down, my right THR leg has no problem going down.
Went for a dental cleaning today, yikes I have several cavities. 9 months between cleanings is expensive, along with some less than stellar brushing in the early days of recovery.
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I feel your pain! I had a routine dental cleaning Monday morning. No cavities, but a little inflammation as my oral hygiene has definitely been more difficult using my non dominant hand and relying on awful single use overly thick floss in cumbersome plastic holders.
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Not the dentist 
Seriously, feel for you! Despite my documented fear, I'm so aware of importance to focus on mouth health, particularly prior to and during recovery. I don't like it but I do it. For one thing, the body is very likely to shift it's attention to the most vulnerable area of concern regarding healing and potentially leaving teeth a bit vulnerable. That was a good call to go. I think some health teams, insist on a dental check prior to surgery.
Seriously, feel for you! Despite my documented fear, I'm so aware of importance to focus on mouth health, particularly prior to and during recovery. I don't like it but I do it. For one thing, the body is very likely to shift it's attention to the most vulnerable area of concern regarding healing and potentially leaving teeth a bit vulnerable. That was a good call to go. I think some health teams, insist on a dental check prior to surgery.
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It has been slow but steady improvement, with more good days, than less than good days.
My biggest challenge is finding shoes that work for me. One pair caused my hip to spasm, not sure how that happened, they went back ASAP. Another pair the foam in the sole is too soft and causes me to slightly twist my left ankle due to my crooked tibia pushing all my weight to the outside of the shoe. I found other shoes the mfg makes that have a firmer sole and will try those next.
The short back story on my feet is I have not worn shoes since January 2024 due to ingrown toenails. I had my right toenail removed, the left one survived being ingrown, and now my toes are very sensitive on both feet.
It does not help that my right leg is longer due to that crooked tibia on the shorter left leg, and is now even a little longer on the right from the THR. My PT measured a 1 inch difference the other day, it was about 3/8 of an inch prior to surgery. Because you measure on your back and everything changes when the feet hit the ground I think the LLD (leg length difference) is somewhere between the two numbers.
I have a new pair of orthotics at the orthotist waiting for me to find new shoes, we will add a lift to the sole of the left shoe when that happens,
My biggest challenge is finding shoes that work for me. One pair caused my hip to spasm, not sure how that happened, they went back ASAP. Another pair the foam in the sole is too soft and causes me to slightly twist my left ankle due to my crooked tibia pushing all my weight to the outside of the shoe. I found other shoes the mfg makes that have a firmer sole and will try those next.
The short back story on my feet is I have not worn shoes since January 2024 due to ingrown toenails. I had my right toenail removed, the left one survived being ingrown, and now my toes are very sensitive on both feet.
It does not help that my right leg is longer due to that crooked tibia on the shorter left leg, and is now even a little longer on the right from the THR. My PT measured a 1 inch difference the other day, it was about 3/8 of an inch prior to surgery. Because you measure on your back and everything changes when the feet hit the ground I think the LLD (leg length difference) is somewhere between the two numbers.
I have a new pair of orthotics at the orthotist waiting for me to find new shoes, we will add a lift to the sole of the left shoe when that happens,
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