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How much swelling is normal following anterior hip replacement surgery

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Aug 6 9:54am | Replies (31)
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I am still learning that this procedure was not as easy on me as I thought it would be. I've always been pretty tough, but this surgery got me down a bit. I am grateful for all of your comments as I now know that really I'm doing OK. I just had unreasonable expectations. Thank you.

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Jul 26 5:49am

Hi Valleygirl,

Please see my reply to Sue and you above. Be well and patient (something I'm not good at.....!).

And any joint replacement surgery, even an anterior hip replacement, causes great trauma to the body. What kept me going, especially with my knees, was that the post-op pain wasn't as bad as the pre-op pain, and it was lessening each day, slowly but surely as I faithfully did all the exercises I was given.

Joe

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