Author: Openbah
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One year since my total hip replacement
I can’t believe it’s already been a year since my total hip replacement at Hospital for Special Surgery. The hip itself feels great. For the most part I experience no pain. Every once in a while I’ll move it in an awkward direction or lift something too heavy and it will hurt or feel uncomfortable…
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Openbah gets a job
Last Thursday I interviewed for a perioperative nurse position in my dream hospital. They emailed me after the interview and offered me the job. I’ll start in 3 weeks and could not be more excited. I am fortunate to begin my career in an area that I am interested in, and at one of the…
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Before and after THR X-rays
Here are the before and after X-rays from my total hip replacement. I lined up my pelvis in both X-rays so that you can see the 1″ that I regained through the hardware. (Click image for the high-resolution version) For those that missed it, check out the animation I posted showing how a total hip…
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3-month post THR appointment
Just got home from my 3-month follow-up with my surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery. He said that I looked great, and that I can end physical therapy when my authorization expires. He said that my continued recovery is now all up to me. Since I don’t like long distance swimming, he recommended I…