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Discussion area for those who have had a total hip replacement procedure. How we recover, what to expect in improved mobility.

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It's Great tp Feel Good

There are no more postings so that must mean we all feel great after our surgery. I sure do. Anyone out there? | posted by finnkid
4 replies - last reply: "It's been 13 months for me and I can... more" ~ charlottesweb
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I'm new at this!

Since April '08,I had both of my hips replaced.I'm 52.Don't know how to deal with this...at this point,I still hurt some.Would appreciate any input on this subject from anyone! | posted by goinggoing1
3 replies - last reply: "Wow you're a brave lady to do both... more" ~ finnkid
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Surgery Over

Well, it is one week today that I had my surgery. The left
leg is in no pain. I hope it stays that way. It is a little tight on the outside and the groin is uncomfortable
when I do some of the exer... read more | posted by slackenter
3 replies - last reply: "You're doing great !!! Keep a... more" ~ finnkid
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Hip, now knee?

Some of you may remember that I had a THR on my right leg last July. I've been doing really well and feeling great, but about 2 or 3 weeks ago my right knee has started to giving me issues (very so... read more | posted by charlottesweb
2 replies - last reply: "Dear Charlottesweb: I had my hip... more" ~ gerehab
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Have more questions?

Hi all,

Too bad there are so few members here.
I have moved to Totally Hip Support group, which is a much more active group. It's not a pretty site, in terms of layout, and some of it's old, but ... read more | posted by Female52yrs
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MARCH 25--D DAY

AFTER POSTPONING MY SURGERY FROM LAST SEPT. 25, MY NEW DATE
IS MARCH 25. I AM SO READY. THE PAIN HAS BEEN INCREASING.
I HOPE MY SURGERY GOES AS WELL AS THOSE I HAVE READ ABOUT HERE.

AS I HAVE LEAR... read more | posted by slackenter
2 replies - last reply: "Thank you for the link. I read some... more" ~ slackenter
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Now a Month PostOP-Right Hip

Well, if my nerves in my knee come back, I could be walking without aid and driving. As it is I am in PT to stimulate the knee, and not allow it to atrophy. I also do hip PT, which is getting easie... read more | posted by Dougieold
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Approaching Three Weeks Post OP

My Recup has moved along rapidly, with hip muscles regaining strength, and pain receding. I'm down to two pain pills a day. However, my numb knee, and unresponsive knee muscles are the major issue.... read more | posted by Dougieold
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Update - Two weeks Post OP

Well, I'm still using a walker to get around, and waiting for my numb knee to tingle back to life. My operated right leg is still pretty swollen hip to foot, and I hope to see that go down over the... read more | posted by Dougieold
1 reply - last reply: "I'm glad that you're making progress... more" ~ hiplom
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A question for the group - numbness

My only real concern in my recovery, now 8 days post Op, is the numbness and lack of muscle strength in my knee area. This, evidentally, is unusual. I have been told to continue PT efforts to exerc... read more | posted by Dougieold
1 reply - last reply: "Hi Dougieold-- Your numbness could... more" ~ gerehab

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