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I had my THR on September 7th on the left hip, that was a
Friday, they had me up
and walking on sat morning and the only pain I felt was the muscle on my hip
(incision area) the joint felt great. I got to go home Monday (could of gone
home Sunday but Dr was not around) and had a hour ride to get home. I really
don't take any pain pills, I take some at night to help me sleep (they are
non-narcotic so no worries there) I guess I should get some over the counter
sleep pills, but the pain pills are more fun hehe....doing good, I can walk with
crutches with no pain and don't really get tired....so I am happy and doing
great.
I have contacted Dr. Gross to discuss my right hip for resurfacing, I have a
plate on my right thigh from a motorcycle wreck that is the total length of my
thigh, it has 9 screws in it. my current Dr said that he would just remove a
couple screws for the right THR, but I am not too comfortable with that so going
to see what Dr. Gross says......
all in all, things are going better than I expected and it is wonderful to not
have pain when I walk....
just wanted to fill you in...
Gene
Went to Dr today, got my staples out YEA!!!!! Dr was amazed with me cause I
am and have not taken any pain pills (except at bed time) he said he has not had
a patient that did has not been able to take something for at least 2 to 3 weeks
after surgery. I also walked to my friends house on Sunday, 8 days after
surgery, 6 blocks there and 6 blocks back with my crutches and it didn't hurt at
all, so the Dr told me today that I could go full weight and no crutches. he
said if I go outside or long distance to take them for safety....so no worries
about that, I don't want to fall.... I go back to see him in 5 weeks.
I also am getting my information together for Dr Gross, all I have to do is the
Dexascan, then I hope all goes my way and want to do my right one before the end
of the year.
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