Lateral THR
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I'm 65 and having a lateral THR (left) on Monday 4/25. Just wondering if anyone else has had a lateral? I'm such a side sleeper - totally - so I'm wondering how that will work. Also I work from home managing my boss' website and database, uploading his radio programs, answering emails, etc. and since I'm the only one that handles it, I can't really let it fall behind. Hoping for the best!
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MichaelTN1UK Patiotoole
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Regarding emails, \i suggest that you allow yourself a minimum of 2 weeks as you may well be full of heavy-duty painkillers.
Goodluck with it. I hope it goes as well as mine did.
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AnnieK Patiotoole
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You might want to check out "A laymans guide to Total Hip Replacement from one of our users - Rocketman54", which is the last of the Useful Resources linked in the pinned thread at the top of the thread page: https://patient.info/forums/discuss/thr-useful-resources-487147. It covers many recovery issues based on his experience and those of other users on this site.
Skidget Patiotoole
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As for the computer work, as Michael mentioned...it's easy to under-estimate the effects of heavy-duty painkillers, and I only took the long-acting hyrdramorph (every 12 hours) for two weeks. I think his suggestion of waiting at least two weeks is spot on. If you MUST be computer-active before then, can someone check/proof-read your work before you load/go live?
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rose0000 Patiotoole
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First two weeks sleep is a little hit and miss, so I didn't sleep so well, after that it was much better....
On terms of working, even from home, I would say to your boss four-six weeks....not sooner, you will be tired, in recovery and not remotely in a working place before then.
It is a small sacrifice for getting your life back, and being pain free, your boss needs to support this aim from the outset.
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sue1957Geo Patiotoole
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as for working, not first week for sure then see how you feel, I would leave it for at least 2 -3 weeks before you do, the lack of sleep, pain killers and learning to walk will knock you out.
suexxx
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