I've got a date....August 1st!
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My hubby and I had a consultation with my doctor today and set the date for my bilateral THR (anterior method). It was really nice for my husband to meet my new doctor. He liked him so much he's thinking of switching to him for his knee replacement later this year. I wonder if we can get a volume discount?!? 😂
I'm so happy to have a date! Now I can really prepare both physically and emotionally. 😀
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linda38528 TDubb65
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There is so much good advice on this site and Graham's and lot so people will chime in. It is well worth reading Graham's site - he has organized it so well compiling summaries drawn form his and other experiences along the way.
The emotional side of all of this is harder to prepare for - even with the experience of so many operations gone before as our individual circumstances are unique to some degree and our ability to absorb pain and uncertainty and unexpecteds is also different and ... different on different days. All this to say, The operation is actually the easiest part in my opinion. The decision to go ahead is big and the inevitable steps backwards in recovery can really test your patience and your trust that all will turn out well. But for most it goes well and it seems as if recovery when your surgeon uses the anterior approach has really good and rapid results.
The constancy of my circle of friends, forethought about activities that I enjoyed doing and were feasible (w limited concentration and and tolerance for sitting) helped and a chart to plot progress with exercises and milestones helped keep me motivated through the journey. Also the most excellent advice from a forum contriibutors to haul out my earplugs and favourite music, really helped as sleepless nights were a big challenge.
So make sure that your circle knows what you are going through and ask them for specific help and company and assemble things/activities that can help you relax or distract you.
Anyway - congratulations and good luck - I look forward to hearing from you in future.
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liz83115 TDubb65
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I too am trying to prepare for my bilateral hips op early June but my walking has deteriorated so much it's hard to keep going although I am still managing to work! This site is very helpful but let me know any tips you have. Liz
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liz83115 TDubb65
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Rocketman_SG6UK TDubb65
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Volume discount should certainly apply for you both.
Graham - 🚀💃
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linda38528 TDubb65
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Good luck with it all. You will soon be an offical hipppie and sending us progress reports.
with warm hugs.
Linda
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I chose this date because my surgeon only operates on Mondays and we will be celebrating our youngest daughter's 21st birthday that weekend. I figured this will help keep my mind off things and have a great time with family before the big day.
Thanks again for making me smile, I've always wanted a sister!! 😁
Theresa
linda38528 TDubb65
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Good planning to distract yourself with a good party. Tell your daughter she has to plan a party for your hippie graduation. :-))))
Don't get too caught up in some of the anomalies on this forum. There ARE some sad and frustrating stories but THRs (lateral, anterior or posterior) have been done tens of thousands of times and are overwhelmingly successful.
Take care 'sis'.