Hippies scars - post your badges of honor here: NO CHIT-CHAT HERE PLEASE

[The Bolt]

5 days post op…

 

[Trotter]

 

[claudie]

18 days post-op. Left THR, posterior. Just had top dressing removed today, still has clear mesh dressing on it which I'm told will wear off by itself.

 

[BionicsRock]

I was a bit concerned on day 5 post-surgery, as the incision looked very jagged and the bruising and swelling were... impressive. However, bandage off on Day 12 - I said "Wow! That looks great!" and the surgeon said "thank you". He's a man of few words...

 

[benne68]

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[Woodbutcher]

Woodbutchers’ THR revision from gamma nail 8 days after surgery.

 

[Tkdbob]

That looks like a rough surgery.

 

[SuzHelga]

11 days from second hip surgery. This one is named Hector. Staples out on Thursday. Second photo is Helga from several years ago

 

[benne68]

Welcome back to BoneSmart, @SuzHelga. Since you were last on the Forum, we've implemented a two-level membership program. You are currently registered as a Basic Member, which is very limited in terms of forum participation. It’s meant primarily for members who choose only to research and read on specific topics.

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[barbloki]

6 weeks post op, left THR, posterior

 

[oben]

Left anterior THR at 5 months post op. The dotted line is to show where the scar is!

 

[Jockette]

@oben
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[Mouseted]

Two weeks and four weeks in. Feel like it's healing well

 

[Jockette]

@Mouseted
Welcome to Bonesmart. Just to let you know, you are currently a Basic Member, which enables you to only search the forums, and read about other recoveries.

If you want a more personal and interactive experience, as well as input from the Bonesmart Staff, I hope you will choose one of our options to become a member of the Insiders Club. Here are some links for you to check out:
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[Foxy]

Wow! Some great photos, thanks for sharing. I’ve not long joined so I’m 7 weeks almost, post dhs surgery with also anti-rotational screw. Broke right nof after a slip on water covered ice!
Attached is my scar. I had my tattoo previous and asked the surgeon if he could just be a little mindful of it . I think he made a perfect job.

 

[Jamie]

@Foxy….Welcome to BoneSmart. Wow, I really had to hunt to find the scar within your tattoo. Good job by your surgeon to not ruin such intricate work. We’d love it if you joined the BoneSmart Insiders Club with one of our membership options so you could start a recovery thread to tell us more about your surgery and recovery. You can check out the membership options by clicking on your username/avatar and selecting MEMBERSHIP.

 

[Whatdouwant]

 

[benne68]

Welcome to BoneSmart, @Whatdouwant. Please give us the date of your surgery and which hip so we can create a signature for you.

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We have a 2-level membership program and you are currently registered as a Basic Member, which is very limited in terms of forum participation. It’s meant primarily for members who choose only to research and read on specific topics.

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[AllNat]

My RTHR (lateral) at Day 7 (41 staples: 39 in the main incision, plus 2 off to the side), and then after staples were removed on Day 13, plus action photo of staple removal.

 

[AllNat]

Lefty's turn to have the staples removed! This hip had 42 staples: 37 in the main incision, and 5 off to the side. Lots of bruising this time as well. When Righty's staples were being removed, I felt tugging only on the last one. This time I had a few more pinchy moments, but the nurse had a great sense of humour and made the time go quickly. I'm so glad to have the staples out and to see that the wound looks good.