Re: silly question:

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I had LTHR in january this year - I can put on socks & shoes and tie

the laces - I may be one of the lucky ones, but I certainly have a

greater range of motion in my replaced joint than I did in the old

one!

Lesley

LTHR 17.1.04

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In a message dated 6/25/2004 5:12:07 PM Central Standard Time, carlzway@... writes:

I am in the same condition as far as putting on and then tying my shoes. I was wondering how much easier it is supposed to be once I get hip replacement surgery, especially if one is not supposed to bend over too much? carl

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The precaution about bending foreward to tie shoes, etc, has nothing to do with how flexable you are. It has to do with getting into a position that is likely to dislocate (pop out) your hip. You had better ask your surgeon before you attempt to do it, as he has seen the anatomy and knows what he did in there.

y

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Hi y ,

I,m glad you told him that I hear so many people say that and I can't do that I have my shoes tied and just slip my foot in the shoes I can cut my toe nails I have two computer chairs I put my foot on the lower chair its not easy but I can do it .

I cut them short so I only do them once a month LOL LOL .Well you take care:-)

Juneflower60 or Susiescottyzpt@... wrote:

In a message dated 6/25/2004 5:12:07 PM Central Standard Time, carlzway@... writes:

I am in the same condition as far as putting on and then tying my shoes. I was wondering how much easier it is supposed to be once I get hip replacement surgery, especially if one is not supposed to bend over too much? carl

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The precaution about bending foreward to tie shoes, etc, has nothing to do with how flexable you are. It has to do with getting into a position that is likely to dislocate (pop out) your hip. You had better ask your surgeon before you attempt to do it, as he has seen the anatomy and knows what he did in there.

y