Hi - I unfortunately didn't read through all the instructions before, so now I'm starting my recovery thread here. I would like to also request to be added to the December Supernova group for December 30, for THR.
I had a left THR almost 19 years ago with my parents and family's help. This one is more difficult because I'm older and live alone. I had help from my sons until Sunday, and that was indispensible. Now trying to do all the right healing things and the information here has been most helpful. I've run across some contradictory information with what my friend who had 2 THRs recently had experienced - i.e., doing regular PT exercises vs. What I've seen here - waiting until later, so that's a little confusing. I've been really tired and have not been motivated to exercise other than the 14 stairs I have to go up and down to let my dog out and the normal work of getting around and doing things for myself. I'm curious to know how many weeks most people take off from work to recover? I have up to 12 available, but not sure if medically will need that many - my doctor will release me when to go back. My 1st postop appointment is tomorrow morning. Anyway, looking forward to interaction with this group.
Thanks!
I had a left THR almost 19 years ago with my parents and family's help. This one is more difficult because I'm older and live alone. I had help from my sons until Sunday, and that was indispensible. Now trying to do all the right healing things and the information here has been most helpful. I've run across some contradictory information with what my friend who had 2 THRs recently had experienced - i.e., doing regular PT exercises vs. What I've seen here - waiting until later, so that's a little confusing. I've been really tired and have not been motivated to exercise other than the 14 stairs I have to go up and down to let my dog out and the normal work of getting around and doing things for myself. I'm curious to know how many weeks most people take off from work to recover? I have up to 12 available, but not sure if medically will need that many - my doctor will release me when to go back. My 1st postop appointment is tomorrow morning. Anyway, looking forward to interaction with this group.
Thanks!