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LTHR tomorrow.

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Chris8968
Chris8968

Going in at 6:30 tomorrow morning for my second THR. My right hip was done 5 months ago. I am so ready to get this done, it's been going down hill for a while now. I'll be in the hospital for 5 days and I'm not looking forward to that again. Can't wait to start my recovery.

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  • SueG58
    SueG58 Chris8968

    Posted

    Good luck tomorrow. I hope all goes well. Take care
  • coco_bear
    coco_bear Chris8968

    Posted

    Chris, good luck to you hope you have speedy recovery please let us know how your doing!

    Hang in there ☺

  • linda38528
    linda38528 Chris8968

    Posted

    There once was a hipster named Chris

    - couldn't wait to get a new set of hips.

    The surgeon was sterling, patient and wise

    - so the hips were the best, a most perfect size.

    No bending, no lift - no BL or bloody T!

    So you'll turn out the best, even better than me!

    Wishing you a safe and successful surgery and the best recovery.

    L

  • renee01952
    renee01952 Chris8968

    Posted

    Hi Chris, 

    Sending you light and rays of healing !!!

    Good luck --- it will be amazing to wake up and find that awful pain to be gone !!

    healing can finally begin, darling

    big warm hug

    renee

  • susanbaci
    susanbaci Chris8968

    Posted

    Good luck and God bless.

    Upwards and onwards...

    Speedy recovery ...

  • Jenbob2
    Jenbob2 Chris8968

    Posted

    Good luck Chris.  how long were you in the hospital last ime? 
  • Chris8968
    Chris8968

    Posted

    It's Sunday evening and I get released from the hospital tomorrow. Things went very well. I had a fever the night after surgery so they took me down for chest x rays to see about pneumonia but everything was fine. No more fever today. I forgot how much the first days hurt but the worst of it is behind me. The physical therapist has been working with me twice a day. I had the posterior approach so the recovery will be a bit longer. I got 47 staples last time but I won't see this surgical wound until tomorrow. I just cant wait to get home. Thanks for all your well wishes.

    Chris

    • linda38528
      linda38528 Chris8968

      Posted

      Glad to hear you are doing well!😀

      And .. 47 staples! I thought I had a lot with 38.

      Best wishes for a quick and safe return home and a very smooth recovery.

      L

  • renee01952
    renee01952 Chris8968

    Posted

    hi chris , 

    I was told that i should not compare the 2 surgeries - and they were right - it is different but one thing was the same : PAIN IS GONE ...

    you have 2 new hips  , just had major surgery again and your body will need time to heal - to learn how to walk again, stay balanced - little things that take lot of effort - 

    I know you will do well -

    congratulations and come back here anytime okay - 

    big warm hug

    renee

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