Openbah / Journal of a Marine Officer Candidate

Category: Marines

  • THR incision photos

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    Took a couple photos of my incision. It is much shorter than my FVFG incision, but follows the same path. In this photo, you can see the FVFG incision extend down the leg underneath the THR incision. It’s been two weeks since my surgery, so I can finally can get the staples removed today.

  • Physical therapy started

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    After almost a week of being at home, I finally had a visit from my in-home physical therapist last Friday. As far as exercises, there were no surprises, since I’ve been through this a few times already. My hip has been feeling pretty good, except after my exercises when my entire thigh aches with deep…

  • Successful THR surgery

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    I arrived at the Hospital for Special Surgery a few minutes after 8AM. We found the 4th floor family atrium and signed in. My family sat in the atrium, while I registered and received my ID bracelet down the hall. Not long after registering, I was brought into the pre-op area, and told to change…

  • Total hip replacement surgery today

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    Woke up this morning around 5:30AM, covered in sweat. I got up and cracked a window, but it wasn’t particularly hot in my bedroom. I then remembered the last dream I was having, where I was running a race. I remember struggling terribly and having the urge to quit with every step. It has been…

  • Total hip replacement animation

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    Found this great video on the Stryker® website that clearly shows each step of my upcoming total hip replacement.