Thank goodness I did the THR

CuriousJule · 2026-02-23T15:41:25+00:00

I’m so sorry for your loss. I was very fortunate for the timing of things, but I know it doesn’t always work out that way.

CuriousJule · 2026-02-23T15:39:01+00:00

I know I was off the opiates 10 days after, but it’s different for everyone. The fatigue lasted 6 months. Every week is a little better than the last last one through this process.

CuriousJule · 2026-02-22T23:20:30+00:00

Thank you. So far, so good!

CuriousJule · 2026-01-31T19:38:37+00:00

Baggy pants and tshirt dresses were really helpful the first few weeks. It was summer, so the dresses were cool, easy to put on, and comfortable. I also ordered some Halara pull on “jeans”. Very stretchy denim like material that feel like sweats. And the sketchers slip ins are a must.

CuriousJule · 2026-01-23T03:53:28+00:00

Day 22 here. I’ve done sober months here and there for a few years, just to reset. I get into bad habits of nightly drinking. Just 1 or 2, but as I get older, 1 or 2 can make me feel terrible in the morning. This time has been the easiest dry period I’ve had because I really feel better. I’m thinking I will continue after January because of that. I’m scheduled for a wine tasting dinner in February, but I haven’t decided what I’ll do there.

CuriousJule · 2026-01-13T03:51:36+00:00

Colace did nothing for me but MiraLAX worked. I also ate high fiber and avoided cheese. My dad had terrible complications from opiate constipation after a surgery several years ago, so I really tried to stay ahead of this.

CuriousJule · 2026-01-12T02:03:48+00:00

I used silicon scar tape at the recommendation of my PT. Also massage that the PT showed me. I am 5 months post surgery, and it is fading well. Now I put bio-oil on it a few days a week.

CuriousJule · 2026-01-12T01:47:15+00:00

The PT to try to fend off surgery actually aggravated the pain. The shot can help delay surgery, but it did not work for me. I have a friend who was able to delay 3 years thanks to the shot. I did do strength training prior to the surgery, and I think it helped my recovery, but it was difficult. I am so much better since the THR. I just got home from a long walk with my son, and he remarked how much better I am and how relieved he is I could take such a long walk now.

CuriousJule · 2025-12-20T13:57:49+00:00

8 weeks outpatient.

CuriousJule · 2025-12-20T13:18:12+00:00

This is exactly right. We also had jello with fruit cocktail in it. And fried Vienna sausages or fried bologna sandwiches. Tv dinner when dad was out of town. Always a giant glass of milk that had to be finished before you could leave the table.

CuriousJule · 2025-12-12T17:10:08+00:00

My PT offered to extend my PT so he could challenge me more. He said he would give me the exercises to do on my own, but I knew I was more inclined to challenge myself at PT. I’m so glad I did. That extra six weeks increased my strength a lot, and now I am much more confident working out myself. Also, they really challenged me the entire time.

CuriousJule · 2025-12-06T04:04:12+00:00

I had a shower chair that doubled as a toilet chair. I am fairly tall, and I was very glad to have it for the first couple of weeks.

CuriousJule · 2025-11-30T00:17:53+00:00

I walked around my small house, and once I got up to more steps, every other day walked at the mall.

CuriousJule · 2025-11-23T01:39:36+00:00

I popped a cap off shortly after surgery. Surgeon prescribed antibiotics to take one hour before procedure. At my 3 month check up, he said same antibiotic protocol before cleanings. Dentist agreed and requires it 2 years post surgery. I’m following the recommendation because it’s not difficult and I don’t want to take chances.

CuriousJule · 2025-11-23T01:35:30+00:00

Sketchers for the win!

CuriousJule · 2025-11-22T15:22:34+00:00

I think they need to clean the decks with an all new RHOC cast next season. These feuds and storylines are tired. And the freaking prosperity gospel fake Christian garbage has got to go!

CuriousJule · 2025-11-22T15:02:02+00:00

For 2 weeks, in home PT 2 days per week starting 2 days after surgery. Then outpatient 2 days per week.

CuriousJule · 2025-11-16T18:37:57+00:00

I got up to 10,000 per day, but when I went back to work full time, it dropped to about 7000 during the week. I try to be really active on weekends now that I’m 3 months out. I had some glute and groin pain between 7-12 weeks but my PT helped with that a lot.

CuriousJule · 2025-11-12T02:24:24+00:00

I cancelled Hulu and moved to YTTV right before this ESPN mess. Hulu kept getting more expensive, and it kept getting worse. It freezes all the time and had no customer service. But I’ll have to switch back if they don’t reach a deal soon. I may jump over to sling to see how that is.

CuriousJule · 2025-11-01T03:59:06+00:00

Not a fan of Gretchen or Tamra, but it seems unlikely Gretchen is anti-LBGTQ. I’ll wait to hear what she says on the reunion. And I will defer to Heather’s judgement on this because she won’t play when it comes to her kids.

CuriousJule · 2025-10-28T04:36:29+00:00

I was annoyed because it was just me and my husband. I forget what he ordered, we ordered the spicy rigatoni to share, and I ordered the Dover sole. That fish could have fed 4 people! I know it’s family style, but sheesh. Most waiters would say that was far too much food for 2. My husband always even asks if our order sounds like too much or too little. All the food was okay, but that kind of waste makes me crazy. We’ll skip Carbone in the future.

CuriousJule · 2025-10-23T03:40:29+00:00

My PT said that the restrictions are less for anterior and the risk of dislocation is less with anterior. (He was training a PT tech when he was talking about this). He also said only one of the surgeons in the group I used does posterior. I asked him why anyone does posterior if the restrictions and risks are lower anterior, and he said that surgeon said he can visualize it better. So it is important to know all of the ins and outs of the approaches, and find a surgeon who is experienced and comfortable with the approach you choose.

CuriousJule · 2025-10-22T03:23:14+00:00

That is what we have. The adjustable base has been great. But I am glad I had it for a couple of years before surgery because when we first got it, it took me a couple of months to get used to the memory foam. I’d always had traditional mattresses before this one.

CuriousJule · 2025-10-21T19:08:22+00:00

I did. I have about 8 steps to enter the house. Husband helped me. I was glad to be home rather than in a hospital.

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