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Cynthia777 said:
Sending you big hugs and lots of prayers. Will be waiting impatiently for Hermans coming out party! So happy you will be out of the horrible pain you've been experiencing. Recovery should be easy peasy compared to what you're going through now. Hugs!
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Agree with this.. You've got this.. Keeping you in my Prayers for a speedy and uneventful recovery..
 
Thinking of you and hoping all goes well so you can get home and enjoy that view xox


Candice, 29 yo. Rheumatoid Arthritis. Australia. Sequential unilateral THR June 1st 2016 and July 13th 2016 :)
 
I'm alive and on The Other Side with Herman! :flwrysmile: Oh what a wonderful experience so far. This is one top notch hospital...and it only has 50 beds. My legs are still numb, but I'm already in my room. I'll have more to share a little later, but I'm so happy to be on the road to recovery :) :) Thanks All y'all for your support:cheers:
 
Well done my friend. You are on your way!

Here's your reading list to refer to through this journey:
First are the BoneSmart mantras ....
- rest, elevate, ice and take your pain meds by the clock
- if it hurts, don't do it and don't allow anyone - especially a physiotherapist - to do it to you
- if your leg swells more or gets stiffer in the 24 hours after doing it, don't do it again
- if you won't die if it's not done, don't do it
- never stand when you can sit, never sit when you can lie down, never stay awake when you can go to sleep!
- be active as much as you need to be but not more than is necessary, meaning so much that you end up being in pain, exhausted or desperate to sit down or lay down!

Pain management and the pain chart
Healing: how long does it take?
Chart representation of THR recovery
Dislocation risk and 90 degree rule
Energy drain for THRs
Pain and swelling control: elevation is the key
Activity progression for THRs
Home physio (PT)
Post op blues is a reality - be prepared for it
Myth busting: on getting addicted to pain meds
Sleep deprivation is pretty much inevitable - but what causes it?
 
That is great news! Ohhhh! The places you'll go with that shiny new hip!
That's terrific about the facility being so nice and caring.. that makes for a nice stay.
rest and ice! That's your job now. :ice:
 
You kid, you!.....or are you kidding? And good food? Are you hungry? Stay ahead of the pain....remember, ICE! You don't need to be the STAR....you just need to be HOME!! xxoo
 
@Jillie422
So happy you are on the other side! :yay::happydance:
You have a great attitude so that's half the battle!
Your outdoor retreat is amazing! How peaceful that will be for you.
Looking forward to reading more about your amazing recovery :flwrysmile:
 
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