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I hope she starts to feel some relief. Keep us up to date on how she's doing. I really do think having the other knee replaced is the answer. That's how it was with my two hips. Although they were 8 years apart. About 6 months before I had my latest hip replaced, the other one was feeling the pressure on it and was causing some pain, because of the way I was walking to try to relieve the pain of the other one. Does that make sense? I hope so. And again, physical therapy can really help.View Thread

I was told before each of my surgeries that the physical therapy plan was very important. I have continued with it as I start my day and then go through the routine before bedtime. It only takes about 15 minutes. It has worked so well for me and I would recommend it to anyone who is about to have this kind of surgery. I don't know what plan you followed, but is it possible that you discontinued the exercises? I just wish that all joint replacement patients would have the success that I've had. I have highly recommended this to friends and family and there have been some who have also followed up with this routine and their surgeries have been just as successful.View Thread

Does you Dr. recommend PT at this stage for you, or is it not a subject matter? I'm just curious. I haven't heard of someone turning down PT.View Thread


You'll do fine I'm sure.View Thread

Let us know what the outcome is, ok?View Thread

There are ways around some of these precautions. When you bend over to pick something up, use the "golfer's stoop", which is if you have your right hip replaced, stretch it out behind you and you can bend your left leg normally. This is perfect. I still use this all the time. It's very comfortable and makes perfect sense. My surgeon demonstrated this to me at the 6 week checkup.
Your surgeon might be extra cautious in your case. I don't know why, but ask him. I had my left hip replaced 8 years ago and I do not use the precautions on that one and I have no problem. But, again, ask your surgeon if there is a specific reason for him suggesting continuing to use them.
Keep me posted on what he says. I'm quite interested. And for now, use the precautions. You can actually tell when the hip is really and truly healed. The surrounding tissue sometimes takes longer to heal on some patients compared to others. Age? Who knows. I'm 74. IView Thread


Remember, it may seem impossible, but it isn't. Everyone is different..some can straighten out the leg sooner than others, but you will be able to do it. Keep trying, and it will happen.
Think positive (I know...easier said than done), but I've been there....two hip replacements and one knee....so I have some "inside" info. You can do this!View Thread
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