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Bilateral THR Twice as Nice - JennyLynne's recovery

@Carriemay60 you crack me up! Neighbor did say, “let me know if you need anything... like vodka or something like that!”
(Not sure if she was kidding??!)

Love love love that peacock charm- what a fantastic reminder of what you have overcome! [emoji170]


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@JennyLynne That is hysterical.........vodka?!!! Wish I had a neighbor like that! Funny she didn't offer to "help" with anything but she's probably a little too busy, lol! :martini: Burp!
 
My friend and her dog came for a visit and they took me on a walk, lol. It was nice to have the company and the fresh air. Her poor dog was not happy with the pace, though.

Boys have baseball tonight so it was especially nice to have the visit and walk supervision without further stressing my husband out.

Had PT this morning too... so currently laying on my ice packs, of course.

Feels good to be a bit more “active”, finally!


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That's great! Your friend knew exactly how to help and like you say gave you some company. Hopefully, you will be up to watching baseball again very soon.
 
I really would love to get to a game before the season ends in early June. Of course, it’s such a tough setting... park and walk across school yards to get to the baseball diamonds, where you sit on metal bleachers. Basically, the exact opposite of everything you want during recovery! But I’ll make it to one or two, I really want to!


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I forgot to share.. my friend’s mom called her while she was at my house and wanted to tell me that her friend’s father is 90 and had a hip replacement with a brand new procedure and he was playing golf in under a week!

A WEEK!!!!!
GOLF!!!!
AT 90!!!!

Gee, thanks for sharing. Guess we are a bunch of schlubs, huh? [emoji23]


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Jenny, when you can walk enough to get to the baseball, you must take a comfortable lawn chair.
 
CarrieMay - will have to buy something. All of our camp chairs are low, I’d never be able to get out of them without breaking the 90 degree rule!


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Wonder what brand new procedure??? Google time. lol. Good to see you are getting out even if for a short, slow, walk.
 
Well Google crazy me only found something about Mammoth Hospital in California where they do anterior all guided by robotic technology, leg measurements, placement, and well everything, with 0 discrepancy. Nice if you live where they are using the new technology. :SUNsmile:
 
I really appreciated this comment by @59billy
59billy said:
That's what's so pernicious about depression, especially post-op. It's a battle between what you feel and what you know. And since our blood chemistry is a total mess (technical neuropsychology term there), the brain doesn't do a great job of differentiating rational thought and random feelings.
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Everyone is going to experience depression at some point in recovery from almost every surgery (but definitely in a case like yours with a double hip replacement)---they may not admit it, or even know they are having it. But for all of the reasons shared in the post, depression is a reality. I think it is great that you are able to identify when you are struggling and to reach out to others for support! Kudos to you!:loveshwr:

It sounds like you have made great progress the past couple of days with your walks, and with your overall recovery, given how recently you had two hips replaced!! :flwrysmile:
 
Oh you seem to be really making BTHR easy. I can't believe you had an extra curve ball thrown in for good measure--the 'visitor'. How was the getting to the bathroom--it gets easier,right? I am so apoplectic with fear for my own bilateral. You make it look easy and with a small child--gee my new hero. Feeling for you.Sending you all the well wishes and positive energy I can muster.
 
JennyLynne said:
@Carriemay60 right??? Both bad but left is worse. That’s my TKR side and since my hips got bad so quickly after, it never got as strong as the right. I still go down stairs like a toddler unless there’s a strong handrail!


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When people say your 'good leg' I say 'and that would be?' So does this mean you use your right leg first? Just asking as I am unsure which is my worst both equally bad. I must say I am watching your post faithfully and admire your gumption and am learning from you.You are incredibly strong but be gentle and forgiving with yourself.
 
@mikeycat -
I am no hero, I assure you that! For me, with no other health issues and coming out of a fairly active lifestyle, I felt that I was going to have an easier recovery and it made sense to go for both. “Bang them out,” as my PA says. He’s a riot!

Getting to the bathroom wasn’t easy but it was manageable (nurses has to wipe me tho- oy, that was a bit embarrassing). By the time I got home, it was not too much a challenge.

For my “good” leg, it means “up with the good, down with the bad” for stairs. And for me, my right leg is stronger. If it wasn’t, well.. I guess I’d just test it out. It’s gotten loads easier in the last couple of days.

I really appreciate your kind and encouraging words! This forum has been a gift in planning and recovery!


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Really hope you can make it to one of your sons games. I get what a bummer that is. Missed entire football and basketball season for our son. Really made me sad. Pics are on my mirror to remind me why, I’m working so hard on rehabilitation right now. I am going to be in those bleachers next Fall!!

Your friends sound wonderful. Glad you enjoyed a walk and PT. ❤️
 
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