Hi Pat,
just a quick note, I had my THR on sept 7th on the left hip, that was a friday, they had me up and walknig on sat morning and the only pain I felt was the muscle on my hip (incision area) the joint felt great. I got to go home monday (could of gone home sunday but Dr was not around) and had a hour ride to get home. I really don't take any pain pills, I take some at night to help me sleep (they are non-narcotic so no worroies there) I guess I should get some over the counter sleep pills, but the pain pills are more fun
hehe....doing good, I can walk with crutches witn no pain and don't really get tired....so I am happy and doing great.
I have contacted Dr. Gross to discuss my right hip for resurfacing, I have a plate on my right thigh from a motorcycle wreck that is the total length of my thigh, it has 9 screws in it. my current Dr said that he would just remove a couple screws for the right THR, but I am not too comfortable with that so going to see what Dr. Gross says......
all in all, things are going better than I expected and it is wonderful to not have pain when I walk....
just wanted to fill you in...
Gene