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Re: Hip replacement, living alone and with responsibility for pet.
Hi @Zimmer, I had dissolvable stitches and steristrips. Although my dressing was waterproof, they said I should keep it dry, so showering was not advised. Having said that, I was able to have a showe…2 -
Re: Val's Cafe
Hi frogmorton I still have a painful foot and my knees are still hurting I will take a heatpad and plenty of painkillers I'm sure we can sneak you in the suit case or in the boot with the dogs. I hop…1 -
Re: Trapeziectomy Recovery Questions
I had my second trapeziectomy 14 weeks ago. My first, in September 2019 on my non dominant hand went extremly well, apart from having a few issues with strength & grip. That said, my hand is now …2 -
Re: Val's Cafe
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Re: Disappointment - the ultimate reality for OA?
Oh @crinkly You probably don't want to hear this but your post had me in tears. The person I know you as is the one you describe. She is a busy, motivated, active and supportive person. It's dreadful…2 -
Re: 8 months post thr and in pain
Hello, I'm new here and I also had hip replacement last October and all was great afterwards, I lost my limp and I was so impressed with how I could move around so soon afterwards. I went to physio a…1 -
Re: Pain in glutes, calf and foot
Thanks to everyone who answered me about this subject. This is for anyone that would like an update. I saw my osteopath yesterday and she went through the exercises I’m doing and got rid of quite a f…1 -
Re: Pain in glutes, calf and foot
Thank you so much @Janlyn for the detailed description of your recovery. It's a huge help seeing how other people have coped. I'm so glad you're now enjoying your life. I'll be 12 weeks out tomorrow …1 -
Re: Pain in glutes, calf and foot
The hospital don't refer you for physio they give you a booklet afterwards. I asked my surgeon at my 6 week check up but he just pointed me to a website with exercises to deal with my gait as he said…1 -
Pain in glutes, calf and foot
Hi everyone, Just looking to see if anyone else has had this issue. I'm on week 11 since my THR and trying to increase my walking. I've had issues all along with my hip flexors down through the knee …1
