small h Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 My sister's husband is a nurse/PT; he's getting something together for me. My surgeon is on vacation, because of course he is. "Left total Hip Arthroplasty via a posterior approach," sez MyChart. One other consideration is that because I am unusually small for an adult female (but the perfect size to shop for Kmart children's Halloween costumes), I have additional hardware - a screw and a band - holding the implant in place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
voyager Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Ah, posterior. That explains a lot. I was surprised to hear you dislocated because "they" claim that you can't dislocate the anterior relocation. Or thought so... I just remember the repeated-ad-nausea precaution catechism in hospital, thought I had followed them but realize that they really don't address the real life situation. It's much more subtle than what they say/believe. Not sure your surgeon is of much help in this instance. Mine and others called in just stared in wonder and asked stupid questions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
small h Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 1 hour ago, voyager said: I just remember the repeated-ad-nausea precaution catechism in hospital, thought I had followed them but realize that they really don't address the real life situation. My real life situation is that - like most people, I bet - I don't always think about how I'm moving. I woke up this morning with the thought that I'm going to have to pretend I'm doing parkour - always considering my next move, instead of just, ya know, moving. I'm sorry that so many of my posts lately are about these woes. But I really appreciate everyone's sympathy/guidance/stuff to take my mind off it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Evelyn Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 As someone who had to basically spend 6 months almost flat on my back 13 years ago due to an injury, I can tell you it will become 2nd nature to pay attention to your movements. I learned that part of my problem was unbalanced posture. I continually put most of my weight on my right leg (which also made my hips unbalanced) for hours on end due to my time in the golf world. After I stopped doing that, followed the rules the dr., athletic trainers and pt guys gave me, and worked really hard on my core muscles, things turned the corner. It was worth all of that to avoid back surgery. Because once you have one, odds are you will have more. Hopefully hips can be handled the same way (presuming everything was done correctly by your surgeon). I think you will be surprised how quickly you will adapt to noticing what your movements are. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
splinky Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 7 hours ago, small h said: Different. First: Second: So - no bending forward from hip over one extended leg, no sitting with knees in and ankles (or tail fins) out. I have this info somewhere - will look for it. Thanks for your help. do it this way 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
splinky Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 30 minutes ago, Evelyn said: As someone who had to basically spend 6 months almost flat on my back 13 years ago due to an injury, I can tell you it will become 2nd nature to pay attention to your movements. I learned that part of my problem was unbalanced posture. I continually put most of my weight on my right leg (which also made my hips unbalanced) for hours on end due to my time in the golf world. After I stopped doing that, followed the rules the dr., athletic trainers and pt guys gave me, and worked really hard on my core muscles, things turned the corner. It was worth all of that to avoid back surgery. Because once you have one, odds are you will have more. Hopefully hips can be handled the same way (presuming everything was done correctly by your surgeon). I think you will be surprised how quickly you will adapt to noticing what your movements are. this^^^^^^^^. i have a wonky OEM hip that dislocates on what seems to be whim, but is mostly because i do not stand correctly. PT helps and learning to shift my weight regularly while standing and not sitting for too long and where to put my weight if i feel things going sideways. I have the advantage of body weight to force things back into place. i hope you can figure it all out, in short order 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
small h Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 1 hour ago, Evelyn said: I think you will be surprised how quickly you will adapt to noticing what your movements are. I fervently hope you're right. Because my default is "oblivious." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Evelyn Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Mine was too originally. Fingers crossed for you. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Good times to be a social media refusenik. Twitter feels kind of gross right now, and Instagram is crashing every few seconds for users around the world. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hollywood Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 I was going to see Santigold this Thursday, but she cancelled her tour. WTF? Something about life on the road and the new post pandemic economics of the touring business. Or did she not have enough advance sales? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Yes, I saw that. Not viable sadly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joethefoodie Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 3 hours ago, hollywood said: I was going to see Santigold this Thursday, but she cancelled her tour. WTF? Something about life on the road and the new post pandemic economics of the touring business. Or did she not have enough advance sales? Maybe just buy some of Santigold's tea and pretend you're at the concert? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hollywood Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Are you sandbagging me? Apparently not. https://www.papermag.com/santigold-spirituals-2658159451.html?rebelltitem=21#rebelltitem21 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Evelyn Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 I am (and have been for months) waiting for my new place to finish construction. I won't go into all the bullshit between building, supply chain and worker shortages. But I will say the paperwork involving a mortgage on new construction is beyond annoying thanks to the last financial/mortgage debacle. I cannot even list all the hoops I've had to jump through. But today was beyond ridiculous. I had to sign a very short form referencing my current home (including how long I've lived here) basically stating I am moving to my new build because I built it and love it. Seriously🙄 FFS... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony Bonner Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Competitive Youth Sports is just the worst. AB^2 plays very competitive soccer (at U10 - so basically ridiculous). He wants to play an indoor derivative called futsal this winter in addition to his regular stuff. A local club, but not his club, runs a futsal program. I email them to ask about it, telling them he can't do the open entry program because of an existing time conflict, but asking for tryout details and some information on when their "select" program is. They won't tell me what day the practices are, instead insisting I bring him in for a tryout. I asked you a direct question about something I am willing to pay you a bunch of money for. Just answer me the GD question man. If its the days he is already committed I don't want to waste his and my time. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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