Re: 2 weeks post op

[Guest guest]

Sounds like you are making really good progress, just keep doing what you

are doing.

Lynda

At 11:07 AM 7/29/2005, you wrote:

>Well today it has been two weeks since explant. I actually seem to be

>having more pain in my breasts then a week ago but now i am picking up

>my 3 year old and working again so thats to be expected right.

>Otherwise i am feeling pretty great. My boyfriend says he knows that

>is was my boobs that were making me so sick, he's convinced. I have

>LOTS more energy, less brain fog and more ambition. Still missing

>that libido but hopefully that will return. I miss my old breasts but

>i am getting used to my new ones. I have found these great inserts

>from walmart that are cloth water filled. Cheap too only $4.95 Still

>on the Fungal defense and doing well and waiting to hear about the lab

>results from the immunoscience lab in california that lynda

>suggested. My skin hasnt changed all that much though, i guess that

>will take a while with all the detoxing. When i used to take the ALA

>a year ago it used to make me dead to the world, and i cant even tell

>im on it now so that is a big plus. Just wanted to say thanks to

>everyones help.

>Aubrey

>

>

>

>

>Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by

>licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed

>health care professional before commencing any medical treatment.

>

> " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you.

>Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live

>a happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing,

>two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace)

>

>

[Guest guest]

Congradulations! . . . We have another winner! . . .

It's always wonderful to know that another woman is

getting better after getting those toxic bags removed!

If women considering implants could only know how

happy they will be to get rid of them.

God Bless,

Rogene

[Guest guest]

Hi Aubrey,

So glad that you are feeling better!auw_bree <auw_bree@...> wrote:

Well today it has been two weeks since explant. I actually seem to be having more pain in my breasts then a week ago but now i am picking up my 3 year old and working again so thats to be expected right. Otherwise i am feeling pretty great. My boyfriend says he knows that is was my boobs that were making me so sick, he's convinced. I have LOTS more energy, less brain fog and more ambition. Still missing that libido but hopefully that will return. I miss my old breasts but i am getting used to my new ones. I have found these great inserts from walmart that are cloth water filled. Cheap too only $4.95 Still on the Fungal defense and doing well and waiting to hear about the lab results from the immunoscience lab in california that lynda suggested. My skin hasnt changed all that much

though, i guess that will take a while with all the detoxing. When i used to take the ALA a year ago it used to make me dead to the world, and i cant even tell im on it now so that is a big plus. Just wanted to say thanks to everyones help. Aubrey

Beth S.

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[Guest guest]

Hi Aubrey!

I'm so happy to hear you are feeling better!

Remember there is Life after Implants!!!!

Keep Faith! HUGS, Rosie =)

> Well today it has been two weeks since explant. I actually seem to

be

> having more pain in my breasts then a week ago but now i am picking

up

> my 3 year old and working again so thats to be expected right.

> Otherwise i am feeling pretty great. My boyfriend says he knows

that

> is was my boobs that were making me so sick, he's convinced. I

have

> LOTS more energy, less brain fog and more ambition. Still missing

> that libido but hopefully that will return. I miss my old breasts

but

> i am getting used to my new ones. I have found these great inserts

> from walmart that are cloth water filled. Cheap too only $4.95

Still

> on the Fungal defense and doing well and waiting to hear about the

lab

> results from the immunoscience lab in california that lynda

> suggested. My skin hasnt changed all that much though, i guess

that

> will take a while with all the detoxing. When i used to take the

ALA

> a year ago it used to make me dead to the world, and i cant even

tell

> im on it now so that is a big plus. Just wanted to say thanks to

> everyones help.

> Aubrey

>

>

>

>

> Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given

by licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or

licensed health care professional before commencing any medical

treatment.

>

> " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians

mislead you. Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions

about how to live a happy life and how to work for a better world. " -

Linus ing, two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963,

Peace)

>

>

[Guest guest]

Congrats on what sounds to be a terrific out come disneydeb~ just tire yourself 2 the bed if need be so you don't go OVER DOING IT before it's time. Remember to give yourself time to heal! Other then that sounds like your doing great! Best of wishes for a rapid recovery and knowing a walking life better then you've ever experienced in the past. Take care of yourself!

[Guest guest]

I too had CHD >>> Me too. Had 11 reconstructive surgeries prior to the THR and I let my ortho lengthen my leg during the operation. First few of months... 9 to be exact were rough but 2 revisions since and I'm "stable" not pain-free by any means but better then before so I'm not complaining. Some relief is better then none.

[Guest guest]

Hello DisneyDeb,

Your e-mail made my day. I am 40yo with bone-on-bone on my CDH hip and

scheduled for LTHR on Dec12. I am starting to feel nervous and questioning

my decision. Today I got locked at our daughter's birthday party as I was

trying to stand up and that confirmed to me that it is time. But, I go

through all sorts of emotions throughout the day. I am delighted to hear

about your recovery.

Hope

>From: <renazee@...>

>Reply-Joint Replacement

><Joint Replacement >

>Subject: Re: 2 weeks post op

>Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2005 15:10:33 -0600

>

>Hi disneydeb,

> Great to hear you are doing so well and able to enjoy your birthday!

> I too had CHD and recently had both my hips replaced. Life has been

>great since then. I am still giddy over little things like being able to

>walk, sit, stand, etc without pain!

> Good luck in the rest of your recovery and don't hesitate to ask any

>questions

> 2 weeks post op

>

>

> hello - I am new to this group and wanted to share my experiences.

> I am 41 (42 on Monday) and was born with Congenital Hip Disorder and

> have always known I needed a THR. I had TRHR October 28th and am

> 2weeks post op as I type this. I am off the walker and only use the

> cane now. My staples were taken out yesterday and my leg/hip feels

> so much better now. I had a spinal with some stuff to make me sleep

> and I do not remember a thing except for singing " Brown Eyed Girl "

> when they woke me up - it was playing on my OS ipod in the OR lol!

> The first day was ruff - morphine and me don't mix too well. The

> next day the catheter came out and I was up and out of bed 6 times

> to go to the bathroom. Next day they had me doing stairs. B/C I

> was doing so well, my ins. didn't approve my rehab stay so home I

> was sent. PT is coming 3 days a week, and this Monday she starts me

> on the treadmill. After next week I start out patient PT since they

> can do more stuff with me there. I am on Vicodine and only take 1

> pill b/f PT - dr's orders, and 1 pill to help me sleep at night - I

> am NOT a back sleeper - that is the toughest part of this whole

> process. My pain now is NOT like anything I have experienced

> before. It is managable and I know temporary since I am just using

> my muscles and learning how to walk " right " for the first time in my

> life. I wish I had done it sooner - just as everyone says - put the

> time was just not right. As for the future, I can't wait to go shoe

> shopping and clothes shopping. My difference is down from 2 inches

> to barely an inch, and I have lost about 7 lbs. This surgery was

> the best thing in my (except for the birth of my daughter), and am

> so glad I had it done. I went out to the mall yesterday and walked

> and walked and walked - felt great. I'mm sure I'll have questions,

> and hope you guys can guide me through any obstacle I may face.

> Thanks for all the information!

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

anyway we are up and running again, like a herd of turtles. >>> OMG 2 funny! First time I've heard that one~ cute. Happy your back amoung us. Great news on your recovery... hope it only gets better along the way.

[Guest guest]

Sorry My computer has had me locked out of everything for weeks. It lost a part of windows. anyway we are up and running again, like a herd of turtles. Okay it is M/M. It is the durum cup and the something stem. And it is in my husband who is not computer friendly. SO I hope this helps you e-mail, back if you need to. You may also phone if you need someone to talk to 250 991-8546. Good luck if I do not talk to you again. The wait is the hardest part. Life after is great. We walk miles on miles at a time. 18 weeks today. I will be thinking about you . Let me know how it goes. Let us all know.

& Craig.

Quesnel BC

From: "Sheyla P" <SheylaP1@...>Reply-Joint Replacement To: Joint Replacement Subject: Re: 2 weeks post opDate: Sun, 13 Nov 2005 20:55:48 -0500Hey DisneyDeb,Forgot to ak in my previous e-mail.......what kind of hip/bearing surfaces did you get?Hope>From: "Sheyla P" <SheylaP1@...>>Reply-Joint Replacement >Joint Replacement >Subject: Re: 2 weeks post op>Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2005 20:25:44 -0500>>Hello DisneyDeb,>Your e-mail made my day. I am 40yo with bone-on-bone on my CDH hip and>scheduled for LTHR on Dec12. I am starting to feel nervous and questioning>my decision. Today I got locked at our daughter's birthday party as I was>trying to stand up and that confirmed to me that it is time. But, I go>through all sorts of emotions throughout the day. I am delighted to hear>about your recovery.>Hope>>>> >From: <renazee@...>> >Reply-Joint Replacement > ><Joint Replacement >> >Subject: Re: 2 weeks post op> >Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2005 15:10:33 -0600> >> >Hi disneydeb,> > Great to hear you are doing so well and able to enjoy your birthday!> > I too had CHD and recently had both my hips replaced. Life has >been> >great since then. I am still giddy over little things like being able >to> >walk, sit, stand, etc without pain!> > Good luck in the rest of your recovery and don't hesitate to ask any> >questions > > 2 weeks post op> >> >> > hello - I am new to this group and wanted to share my experiences.> > I am 41 (42 on Monday) and was born with Congenital Hip Disorder and> > have always known I needed a THR. I had TRHR October 28th and am> > 2weeks post op as I type this. I am off the walker and only use the> > cane now. My staples were taken out yesterday and my leg/hip feels> > so much better now. I had a spinal with some stuff to make me sleep> > and I do not remember a thing except for singing "Brown Eyed Girl"> > when they woke me up - it was playing on my OS ipod in the OR lol!> > The first day was ruff - morphine and me don't mix too well. The> > next day the catheter came out and I was up and out of bed 6 times> > to go to the bathroom. Next day they had me doing stairs. B/C I> > was doing so well, my ins. didn't approve my rehab stay so home I> > was sent. PT is coming 3 days a week, and this Monday she starts me> > on the treadmill. After next week I start out patient PT since they> > can do more stuff with me there. I am on Vicodine and only take 1> > pill b/f PT - dr's orders, and 1 pill to help me sleep at night - I> > am NOT a back sleeper - that is the toughest part of this whole> > process. My pain now is NOT like anything I have experienced> > before. It is managable and I know temporary since I am just using> > my muscles and learning how to walk "right" for the first time in my> > life. I wish I had done it sooner - just as everyone says - put the> > time was just not right. As for the future, I can't wait to go shoe> > shopping and clothes shopping. My difference is down from 2 inches> > to barely an inch, and I have lost about 7 lbs. This surgery was> > the best thing in my (except for the birth of my daughter), and am> > so glad I had it done. I went out to the mall yesterday and walked> > and walked and walked - felt great. I'mm sure I'll have questions,> > and hope you guys can guide me through any obstacle I may face.> > Thanks for all the information!> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >

[Guest guest]

,

Did the article regarding metal ions survive the computer crash? If yes, I

would love to get it if you could e-mail it to me.

Thank you again for your well wishes. Waiting is hard. Reading about how

THR changes your life is what keeps me going. Dec 12 is around the corner.

Many thanks,

Sheyla

>From: " Larsen " <Busterchi@...>

>Reply-Joint Replacement

>Joint Replacement

>Subject: Re: 2 weeks post op

>Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2005 21:43:44 -0700

>

>

>

>

>Sorry My computer has had me locked out of everything for weeks.  It lost a

>part of windows.  anyway we are up and running again, like a herd of

>turtles.  Okay it is M/M.  It is the durum cup and the something stem.  And

>it is in my husband who is not computer friendly.  SO I hope this helps you

>e-mail, back if you need to.  You may also phone if you need someone to

>talk to 250 991-8546.  Good luck if I do not talk to you again.  The wait

>is the hardest part.  Life after is great.  We walk miles on miles at a

>time.  18 weeks today.  I will be thinking about you . Let me know how it

>goes.  Let us all know.

>

> & Craig.

>

>Quesnel BC

>

>

>

>

>From: " Sheyla P " <SheylaP1@...>

>Reply-Joint Replacement

>Joint Replacement

>Subject: Re: 2 weeks post op

>Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2005 20:55:48 -0500

>

>Hey DisneyDeb,

>Forgot to ak in my previous e-mail.......what kind of hip/bearing surfaces

>did you get?

>Hope

>

>

> >From: " Sheyla P " <SheylaP1@...>

> >Reply-Joint Replacement

> >Joint Replacement

> >Subject: Re: 2 weeks post op

> >Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2005 20:25:44 -0500

> >

> >Hello DisneyDeb,

> >Your e-mail made my day.  I am 40yo with bone-on-bone on my CDH hip and

> >scheduled for LTHR on Dec12.  I am starting to feel nervous and

>questioning

> >my

>decision.  Today I got locked at our daughter's birthday party as I was

> >trying to stand up and that confirmed to me that it is time.  But, I go

> >through all sorts of emotions throughout the day.  I am delighted to hear

> >about your recovery.

> >Hope

> >

> >

> >

> > >From: <renazee@...>

> > >Reply-Joint Replacement

> > ><Joint Replacement >

> > >Subject: Re: 2 weeks post op

> > >Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2005 15:10:33 -0600

> > >

> > >Hi disneydeb,

> > >     Great to hear you are doing so well and able to enjoy your

>birthday!

> > >     I too had CHD and recently had both my hips replaced.    Life has

> >been

> > >great since

>then.    I am still giddy over little things like being able

> >to

> > >walk, sit, stand, etc without pain!

> > >     Good luck in the rest of your recovery and don't hesitate to ask

>any

> > >questions

> > >   2 weeks post op

> > >

> > >

> > >   hello - I am new to this group and wanted to share my experiences.

> > >   I am 41 (42 on Monday) and was born with Congenital Hip Disorder and

> > >   have always known I needed a THR.  I had TRHR October 28th and am

> >

> >   2weeks post op as I type this.  I am off the walker and only use the

> > >   cane now.  My staples were taken out yesterday and my leg/hip feels

> > >   so much better now.  I had a spinal with some stuff to make me sleep

> > >   and I do not remember a thing except for singing " Brown Eyed Girl "

> > >   when they  woke me up - it was playing on my OS ipod in the OR lol!

> > >   The first day was ruff - morphine and me don't mix too well.  The

> > >   next day the catheter came out and I was up and out of bed 6 times

> > >   to go to the bathroom.  Next day they had me doing stairs.  B/C I

> > >   was doing so well, my ins. didn't approve my rehab stay so home I

> > >   was sent. 

>PT is coming 3 days a week, and this Monday she starts me

> > >   on the treadmill. After next week I start out patient PT since they

> > >   can do more stuff with me there.  I am on Vicodine and only take 1

> > >   pill b/f PT - dr's orders, and 1 pill to help me sleep at night - I

> > >   am NOT a back sleeper - that is the toughest part of this whole

> > >   process.  My pain now is NOT like anything I have experienced

> > >   before.  It is managable and I know temporary since I am just using

> > >   my muscles and learning how to walk " right " for the first time in my

> > >   life.  I wish I had done it sooner - just as everyone says - put the

> > >   time was just not right.  As for the future, I can't wait

>to go shoe

> > >   shopping and clothes shopping.  My difference is down from 2 inches

> > >   to barely an inch, and I have lost about 7 lbs.  This surgery was

> > >   the best thing in my (except for the birth of my daughter), and am

> > >   so glad I had it done.  I went out to the mall yesterday and walked

> > >   and walked and walked - felt great.  I'mm sure I'll have questions,

> > >   and hope you guys can guide me through any obstacle I may face.

> > >   Thanks for all the information!

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >  

[Guest guest]

Renazee,

It was no fun getting locked in front of a bunch of people and not being

able to move.

I wish I could blink my eyes and be 6-mos post THR.

Thank you for all your well wishes.

Sheyla

>From: <renazee@...>

>Reply-Joint Replacement

><Joint Replacement >

>Subject: Re: 2 weeks post op

>Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2005 19:53:28 -0600

>

>Sheyla,

> How well I remember all the locking up of my hip joints!!! I don't

>miss that at all!

> Good luck on your surgery. I'm sure you'll be very satisfied with the

>results!

> 2 weeks post op

> >

> >

> > hello - I am new to this group and wanted to share my experiences.

> > I am 41 (42 on Monday) and was born with Congenital Hip Disorder and

> > have always known I needed a THR. I had TRHR October 28th and am

> > 2weeks post op as I type this. I am off the walker and only use the

> > cane now. My staples were taken out yesterday and my leg/hip feels

> > so much better now. I had a spinal with some stuff to make me sleep

> > and I do not remember a thing except for singing " Brown Eyed Girl "

> > when they woke me up - it was playing on my OS ipod in the OR lol!

> > The first day was ruff - morphine and me don't mix too well. The

> > next day the catheter came out and I was up and out of bed 6 times

> > to go to the bathroom. Next day they had me doing stairs. B/C I

> > was doing so well, my ins. didn't approve my rehab stay so home I

> > was sent. PT is coming 3 days a week, and this Monday she starts me

> > on the treadmill. After next week I start out patient PT since they

> > can do more stuff with me there. I am on Vicodine and only take 1

> > pill b/f PT - dr's orders, and 1 pill to help me sleep at night - I

> > am NOT a back sleeper - that is the toughest part of this whole

> > process. My pain now is NOT like anything I have experienced

> > before. It is managable and I know temporary since I am just using

> > my muscles and learning how to walk " right " for the first time in my

> > life. I wish I had done it sooner - just as everyone says - put the

> > time was just not right. As for the future, I can't wait to go shoe

> > shopping and clothes shopping. My difference is down from 2 inches

> > to barely an inch, and I have lost about 7 lbs. This surgery was

> > the best thing in my (except for the birth of my daughter), and am

> > so glad I had it done. I went out to the mall yesterday and walked

> > and walked and walked - felt great. I'mm sure I'll have questions,

> > and hope you guys can guide me through any obstacle I may face.

> > Thanks for all the information!

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I remember the locking up of my hip joint, not fun at all. I was at work and couldn't move. My employer offered to pick me up and I said no way, it would just be too painful. I went for my one year check up with my OS today. I told him that I'm still in alot of pain from my hip down to my knee. He said the xrays look good and he couldn't see anything wrong. He also said the problem could be with my lower back. I have quite a bit of lower back pain. I find that after surgery, I'm not able to do as much as I was doing two years ago before this happened to me. I feel I've really aged, I'm 47 and I feel ten to twenty years older. I'm always tired. Any suggestions as to my pain after one year? Thanks, CarmelSheyla P <SheylaP1@...> wrote: Renazee,It was no fun getting locked in front of a bunch of people and not being able to move.I wish I could blink my eyes and be 6-mos post THR.Thank you for all your well wishes.Sheyla>From: <renazee@...>>Reply-Joint Replacement ><Joint Replacement >>Subject: Re: 2 weeks post op>Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2005 19:53:28 -0600>>Sheyla,> How well I remember all the locking up of my hip joints!!! I don't >miss that at all!> Good luck on your surgery. I'm sure you'll be very satisfied with the >results!> 2 weeks post op> >> >> > hello - I am new to this group and wanted to share my experiences.> > I am 41 (42 on Monday) and was born with Congenital Hip Disorder and> > have always known I needed a THR. I had TRHR October 28th and am> > 2weeks post op as I type this. I am off the walker and only use the> > cane now. My staples were taken out yesterday and my leg/hip feels> > so much better now. I had a spinal with some stuff to make me sleep> > and I do not remember a thing except for singing "Brown

Eyed Girl"> > when they woke me up - it was playing on my OS ipod in the OR lol!> > The first day was ruff - morphine and me don't mix too well. The> > next day the catheter came out and I was up and out of bed 6 times> > to go to the bathroom. Next day they had me doing stairs. B/C I> > was doing so well, my ins. didn't approve my rehab stay so home I> > was sent. PT is coming 3 days a week, and this Monday she starts me> > on the treadmill. After next week I start out patient PT since they> > can do more stuff with me there. I am on Vicodine and only take 1> > pill b/f PT - dr's orders, and 1 pill to help me sleep at night -

I> > am NOT a back sleeper - that is the toughest part of this whole> > process. My pain now is NOT like anything I have experienced> > before. It is managable and I know temporary since I am just using> > my muscles and learning how to walk "right" for the first time in my> > life. I wish I had done it sooner - just as everyone says - put the> > time was just not right. As for the future, I can't wait to go shoe> > shopping and clothes shopping. My difference is down from 2 inches> > to barely an inch, and I have lost about 7 lbs. This surgery was> > the best thing in my (except for the birth of my daughter), and am>

> so glad I had it done. I went out to the mall yesterday and walked> > and walked and walked - felt great. I'mm sure I'll have questions,> > and hope you guys can guide me through any obstacle I may face.> > Thanks for all the information!> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >

[Guest guest]

Hi Carmel,

I had a hip replacement five years ago and a knee replacement four years on my right side and I still have a hard time moving and I have pain also I had a spine x-ray and found out I have Arthritis in my spine and my back.

I need my left knee replace but won't do it because of the way my right side turn out.all I can do is Trust the Lord and take one day at a time . I do hope thinks get better for you .

Susie

--------- 2 weeks post op> >> >> > hello - I am new to this group and wanted to share my experiences.> > I am 41 (42 on Monday) and was born with Congenital Hip Disorder and> > have always known I needed a THR. I had TRHR October 28th and am> > 2weeks post op as I type this. I am off the walker and only use the> > cane now. My staples were taken out yesterday and my leg/hip feels> > so much better now. I had a spinal with some stuff to make me sleep> > and I do not remember a thing except for singing "Brown Eyed Girl"> > when they woke me up - it was playing on my OS ipod in the OR lol!> > The first day was ruff - morphine and me don't mix too well. The> > next day the catheter came out and I was up and out of bed 6 times> > to go to the bathroom. Next day they had me doing stairs. B/C I> > was doing so well, my ins. didn't approve my rehab stay so home I> > was sent. PT is coming 3 days a week, and this Monday she starts me> > on the treadmill. After next week I start out patient PT since they> > can do more stuff with me there. I am on Vicodine and only take 1> > pill b/f PT - dr's orders, and 1 pill to help me sleep at night - I> > am NOT a back sleeper - that is the toughest part of this whole> > process. My pain now is NOT like anything I have experienced> > before. It is managable and I know temporary since I am just using> > my muscles and learning how to walk "right" for the first time in my> > life. I wish I had done it sooner - just as everyone says - put the> > time was just not right. As for the future, I can't wait to go shoe> > shopping and clothes shopping. My difference is down from 2 inches> > to barely an inch, and I have lost about 7 lbs. This surgery was> > the best thing in my (except for the birth of my daughter), and am> > so glad I had it done. I went out to the mall yesterday and walked> > and walked and walked - felt great. I'mm sure I'll have questions,> > and hope you guys can guide me through any obstacle I may face.> > Thanks for all the information!> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >

[Guest guest]

Hello welcome to the group. Nice to read your experience about the

trauma you have gone through. I have also got through this kind of

similar experience since last 25 years and now last year go my

bilateral THR done. Now I am feeling fine and attending to my

normal duties with not much pain. But some limping remains. I have

stopped all the medication. Prior to this I used to take

Indomethacin since 1989.

Thanks and will come soon.

Ramesh Ramnani

>

> hello - I am new to this group and wanted to share my

experiences.

> I am 41 (42 on Monday) and was born with Congenital Hip Disorder

and

> have always known I needed a THR. I had TRHR October 28th and am

> 2weeks post op as I type this. I am off the walker and only use

the

> cane now. My staples were taken out yesterday and my leg/hip

feels

> so much better now. I had a spinal with some stuff to make me

sleep

> and I do not remember a thing except for singing " Brown Eyed Girl "

> when they woke me up - it was playing on my OS ipod in the OR

lol!

> The first day was ruff - morphine and me don't mix too well. The

> next day the catheter came out and I was up and out of bed 6 times

> to go to the bathroom. Next day they had me doing stairs. B/C I

> was doing so well, my ins. didn't approve my rehab stay so home I

> was sent. PT is coming 3 days a week, and this Monday she starts

me

> on the treadmill. After next week I start out patient PT since

they

> can do more stuff with me there. I am on Vicodine and only take 1

> pill b/f PT - dr's orders, and 1 pill to help me sleep at night -

I

> am NOT a back sleeper - that is the toughest part of this whole

> process. My pain now is NOT like anything I have experienced

> before. It is managable and I know temporary since I am just

using

> my muscles and learning how to walk " right " for the first time in

my

> life. I wish I had done it sooner - just as everyone says - put

the

> time was just not right. As for the future, I can't wait to go

shoe

> shopping and clothes shopping. My difference is down from 2

inches

> to barely an inch, and I have lost about 7 lbs. This surgery was

> the best thing in my (except for the birth of my daughter), and am

> so glad I had it done. I went out to the mall yesterday and

walked

> and walked and walked - felt great. I'mm sure I'll have

questions,

> and hope you guys can guide me through any obstacle I may face.

> Thanks for all the information!

>

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After my revison 1.5 yrs ago I couldn't stand straght, my ass always stuck out and my walk was choppy and was painful. Turns out my hip flexors were extreamely tight. After much PT it got better but never to the point I would consider normal, but then I started developing pain such as you describe. It was the same sharp pain in the upper/lower thigh that I felt when the original loosened. My doc thought it was my back, which was confirmed by a MRI. I had two Epidural injections which helped but were not %100, but worked well enough to convince me it was my back and not the new hip. I found that swimming helps alot as do the back excersizes.

Now I just had my other hip done 4 weeks ago and although Im still on crutches I feel I can stand straighter and I have hope that I will have a normal gait once again. Though its too early to tell for sure, I think also my back pain will resolve itself, at least to the point its acceptable without additional surgery.

2 weeks post op> >> >> > hello - I am new to this group and wanted to share my experiences.> > I am 41 (42 on Monday) and was born with Congenital Hip Disorder and> > have always known I needed a THR. I had TRHR October 28th and am> > 2weeks post op as I type this. I am off the walker and only use the> > cane now. My staples were taken out yesterday and my leg/hip feels> > so much better now. I had a spinal with some stuff to make me sleep> > and I do not remember a thing except for singing "Brown Eyed Girl"> > when they woke me up - it was playing on my OS ipod in the OR lol!> > The first day was ruff - morphine and me don't mix too well. The> > next day the catheter came out and I was up and out of bed 6 times> > to go to the bathroom. Next day they had me doing stairs. B/C I> > was doing so well, my ins. didn't approve my rehab stay so home I> > was sent. PT is coming 3 days a week, and this Monday she starts me> > on the treadmill. After next week I start out patient PT since they> > can do more stuff with me there. I am on Vicodine and only take 1> > pill b/f PT - dr's orders, and 1 pill to help me sleep at night - I> > am NOT a back sleeper - that is the toughest part of this whole> > process. My pain now is NOT like anything I have experienced> > before. It is managable and I know temporary since I am just using> > my muscles and learning how to walk "right" for the first time in my> > life. I wish I had done it sooner - just as everyone says - put the> > time was just not right. As for the future, I can't wait to go shoe> > shopping and clothes shopping. My difference is down from 2 inches> > to barely an inch, and I have lost about 7 lbs. This surgery was> > the best thing in my (except for the birth of my daughter), and am> > so glad I had it done. I went out to the mall yesterday and walked> > and walked and walked - felt great. I'mm sure I'll have questions,> > and hope you guys can guide me through any obstacle I may face.> > Thanks for all the information!> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >