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How is Michele? Doug tried to cut back on his meds too soon... Got bit by the pain a few hours ago. I ended that experiment.
 
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How is Michele? Doug tried to cut back on his meds too soon... Got bit by the pain a few hours ago. I ended that experiment.
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Ouch do not do that Dougie0216 Docs know more than we do remember rest, ice, elavate and pain meds. Take care Kate[emoji254][emoji3][emoji254]

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Kate, they usually dont move you at all for the first 24-hours including elevating. The second day they let me elevate my knees above my heart. However, The First day both times I was told, 'no movement' unless it involved bladder functions:heehee: I am proud to say a catheter was not necessary although it was tough the first surgery because I had morphine instead of the block...
 
My catheter comes out in the morning what fun !!! Then I will try the good old walker I will be non weight bearing at first. Thanks for the info Doug all of you are great. Kate[emoji254]

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How different everyone's experiences are! I checked into the hospital just 2 hours pre-surgery, had a Foley but only when I was out - and I was totally out with a general. And I was walking (well, to the bathroom) within hours of surgery.

Is this a posterior approach?
 
I had posterior approach with nothing cement that is why my Dr. waits untill the next day for any standing, walking etc good luck with your recovery. Kate[emoji254]

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Glad to see you on this side. I had posterior mini approach uncemented and was walking to the bathroom the same afternoon, discharged after 48 hours and driving after 2 weeks. Now 3 weeks today and feeling really good, minimal pain, just taking Ibuprofen morning and evening and occasionally Paracetamol in the middle of the day (when I remember or if I have been over active). I no longer use a stick around the house but do take a folding stick when I go out, just for extra security as recommended by OS. Take care and get plenty of rest.
 
I cried when they took my catheter out I was so scared to put any weight on my new hips.
Those are definitely scary days... But it progresses so quickly from them I was shocked. Hang in there!!!
 
Kate, how are you doing? I had direct anterior approach. Could not move for first day. After that we could elevate knees, they took us for a walk and showed us some fun:sick: exercises to do on our back... I was down with the walk but did not really care for the exercises. I did them anyway.
 
My surgeon has a very specific post surgery protocol. 24-hrs in bed, period. He puts a solution in the wound just before closing. They dont turn on the pump for 4 hours. He want his patients still. That was new since my prior surgery. Hard to to argue with the results. Glad you are doing well. Ttyl it is nap time
 
Hi Kate, thanks for chatting on my own post op thread ( R THR 1st June :) . iIve now just worked out how to access your thread too ?(!) so will look out for updates on here. All the best for your recovery.
 
Hi Doug and Michele, I was trying to find my post op thread to let you all know how I am doing but they have me on pain meds and muscle relaxers so the brain is not working as well as it should.

You both seem to be healing nicely. My RTHR seems to be doing well. My right leg at the knee is causing me problems, it is turning inward and looks all bent. PT is helping once we get the hip doing better we are going to get xrays of the hip down to my knee. I am also having really bad spasms.

@Josephine If this needs to be moved please do move it for me. If you have heard of the knee thing going on please let me know. Michele and Doug keep up the good work. Take care Kate Kimmer[emoji254]

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Hi Everyone, Things seem to be healing nicely. Hope you all are doing well. Had PT today did alot of work on muscles so this evening my body is not happy with me. Tonight it will be ice and elavate. Thanks for checking on me. Kate[emoji254]

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