Some come with multiple changeable tips - mine did luckily. I watched a you tube video for proper placement of arms/movement and it helped for me to adjust to proper height and grip. Also provides arm exercise without strain.
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Happy New Year!
No getting wild tonight, now.
You're still in recovery.
We'll party for you
Cheers!
May the New Year bring you many blessings.
@RinTinTin
PS the truth is I'll probably be sleeping before mid-night, lol.
No getting wild tonight, now.
You're still in recovery.We'll party for you
Cheers!
May the New Year bring you many blessings.
@RinTinTin
PS the truth is I'll probably be sleeping before mid-night, lol.
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Happy New Year!
No getting wild tonight, now.
We'll party for you
Cheers!
May the New Year bring you many blessings.
@RinTinTin
PS the truth is I'll probably be sleeping before mid-night, lol.
Yes, the truth is - I was in bed at 10:30.
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Happy New Year @RinTinTin
Hope you are getting around a little better at almost your one month anniversary! Read back today your first few weeks with lefty.
Comforting that you dealt with significant swelling too on your second hip. Trying to keep moving as I know that motion is the lotion these early days. Hope your granddaughter is flourishing. 
Hope you are getting around a little better at almost your one month anniversary! Read back today your first few weeks with lefty.
Comforting that you dealt with significant swelling too on your second hip. Trying to keep moving as I know that motion is the lotion these early days. Hope your granddaughter is flourishing.
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Hope you are getting around a little better at almost your one month anniversary! Read back today your first few weeks with lefty.
I am happy @Fit4Family that you are getting better too. I am really doing much better than last week. I can use two canes to move around... sometimes switch to only one but don't want to force it as my next PT appointment is on the 14th and this is when I was supposed to learn to switch to the cane and work on my gate. I can much easier go up and down the stairs and the only "real" problem I have is luck of sleep... I can't really find my sleep.
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Such encouraging news @RinTinTin So sorry about sleep. I have had success with taking vitamin C in the evening a few hours before bed. Perque Vitamin C Guard on Amazon is excellent. I use powder form. Vitamin C is also helpful in rebuilding collagen and tissue repair. Hope sleep finds you soon. I will have to try double cane. UK seems to use that method a lot. Happy Friday!
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Thanks for the Vitamin C tip @Fit4Family... I am using Pro Collagen extra strength from Naka Platinum on a daily basis and I do believe it is helping (they claim it helps with joint and digestive health and bone strength).
Happy Friday and the weekend too!
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Hello @RinTinTin 
I used an Injury and Surgery Support Formula from Nutri Dyn for a month following surgery. It was mainly Vitamin C amongst many other things and I slept well, at least I thought so. So maybe there's something to be said for supplementing with Vitamin C. I hadn't heard that before, Sarah mentioned it above.
Sounds like you're doing well! It's so nice to realize progress from week to week. May your weekend be all you want it to be. Hoping you catch some major z's
I used an Injury and Surgery Support Formula from Nutri Dyn for a month following surgery. It was mainly Vitamin C amongst many other things and I slept well, at least I thought so. So maybe there's something to be said for supplementing with Vitamin C. I hadn't heard that before, Sarah mentioned it above.
Sounds like you're doing well! It's so nice to realize progress from week to week. May your weekend be all you want it to be. Hoping you catch some major z's
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I will take some Vit C soon. I just got back from a 4 km loop in my neighbourhood. Nothing hurts but felt lack of energy towards the end of the walk. Steps are bigger and smoother. So happy!Hello @RinTinTin
I used an Injury and Surgery Support Formula from Nutri Dyn for a month following surgery. It was mainly Vitamin C amongst many other things and I slept well, at least I thought so. So maybe there's something to be said for supplementing with Vitamin C. I hadn't heard that before, Sarah mentioned it above.
Sounds like you're doing well! It's so nice to realize progress from week to week. May your weekend be all you want it to be. Hoping you catch some major z's
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I will take some Vit C soon. I just got back from a 4 km loop in my neighbourhood. Nothing hurts but felt lack of energy towards the end of the walk. Steps are bigger and smoother. So happy!
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Wow 4 km, makes me feel like I've been being lazy. I walked about 1.5 km around my neighborhood, maybe I need to take another walk.
I will take some Vit C soon. I just got back from a 4 km loop in my neighbourhood. Nothing hurts but felt lack of energy towards the end of the walk. Steps are bigger and smoother. So happy!
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Wow 4 km, makes me feel like I've been being lazy. I walked about 1.5 km around my neighborhood, maybe I need to take another walk.
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Wow 4 km, makes me feel like I've been being lazy. I walked about 1.5 km around my neighborhood, maybe I need to take another walk.
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You are not being lazy @FCBayern!
Listen to your body... 1.5 km is a lot too!
I usually don't push myself but for some reason today I did... maybe because the weather was pretty mild for this time of the year and was simply inviting. I was however worried and afraid it will hurt me at the end. I was lucky it didn't.
One thing I am sure is I won't do it tomorrow again. I am being careful... just because it feels I can do it - it does not mean I am to do it.
There will be plenty of time in near future to get fit again.
Wow 4 km, makes me feel like I've been being lazy. I walked about 1.5 km around my neighborhood, maybe I need to take another walk.
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You are not being lazy @FCBayern!
Listen to your body... 1.5 km is a lot too!
I usually don't push myself but for some reason today I did... maybe because the weather was pretty mild for this time of the year and was simply inviting. I was however worried and afraid it will hurt me at the end. I was lucky it didn't.
One thing I am sure is I won't do it tomorrow again. I am being careful... just because it feels I can do it - it does not mean I am to do it.
There will be plenty of time in near future to get fit again.
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Thanks @RinTinTin after resting and Icing I still felt a little stiff so I called it a day and I will continue to take it slow and steady.
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Woohoo! It's a special day for Lefty.
Happy One Month Anniversary!
I hope you're feeling well after yesterday's walk and I'm wishing you a lovely weekend as you continue the journey.
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Happy One Month Anniversary!
I hope you're feeling well after yesterday's walk and I'm wishing you a lovely weekend as you continue the journey.
@RinTinTin
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@RinTinTin Happy One Month Anniversary for old Lefty, well actually new Lefty! 
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Happy one month anniversary! Hope your day went well after your 4 km walk yesterday.
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Thanks you ladies @VSlowLife @Layla @Elf1
It's hard to believe it's been already a month since my second THR.
I believe I am doing good... the pain is gone... I reduced my meds to 3000 mg Tylenol per day.
Walking with the walker and canes is easier.
There is still little swelling area where the incision is... not sure if that's normal or the implant is sitting wrongly, but I think I would be in pain if something is wrong.
Have a great weekend everyone!
It's hard to believe it's been already a month since my second THR.
I believe I am doing good... the pain is gone... I reduced my meds to 3000 mg Tylenol per day.
Walking with the walker and canes is easier.
There is still little swelling area where the incision is... not sure if that's normal or the implant is sitting wrongly, but I think I would be in pain if something is wrong.
Have a great weekend everyone!
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This is wonderful to hear!
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