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Hi all, I just thought to look for an e-group dealing with THR and I found you all. I was diagnosed with needing my right hip done last September. My doctor told me that the cartilidge in my left hip was going too but at that time I had no problem with it. I had just started a new position at work and really couldn't take the time off.....now the left hip is going, as the doctor stated it would.....I am now in a position at work where I've proved myself in my position (and then some!) and my bosses are willing to allow me to work from home while I recover from surgery! I do get vacation time, of course, but I can NOT just sit around or lay around and do nothing for weeks! LOL Anyway, I go to the doctor on Tuesday to get re-x-rayed I guess and see what it is that I need to do from here to get ready for surgery. I live on 4 motrins and a half a darvocet about 2-3 times a day.....I take more motrins in the day...my doctors won't give me more than a 30 day prescription of one whole darvocet per day! Everyday my pain gets worse....I've never been in the hospital other than to visit people! So I am nervous but I can't stand this pain anymore....I am only 44 and I believe I wore my hips out from working out a lot thru the years....I've always done aerobics, weight training, lots of walking and some running in the last couple of years I could before this hip pain stopped me...it's been about 1 1/2 years since I last worked out....I hate it! I want my life back! So I am here to listen and learn from all of you. I'm glad to "hear" that the restrictions are really only for the first 2 weeks.....I figured that I would be home 3-4 weeks total.....As long as I can keep working I'll be ok....I don't have kids, just dogs, cats and a hubby....My hubby will take that first week off from work as his vacation to help me.....I am not good at being dependent on others though! That will be a struggle for me....but I really can't wait until I am up and walking without pain! Guess the doctor will tell me how and when to take care of the left hip....guess it will be at least 6 months down the road after we do the right hip? I look forward to conversations with all of you....sorry this post was kinda long but I had to get all that out! LOL

Thanks!Cori