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My husband had 6 surgeries last year on his right hip for infection. The last one to remove all artificial parts (Girdlestone procedure). He is now 10 months post-Girdlestone. He uses crutches or walker to get around. He just finished 2 months of aqua-therapy (3 times a week for one hour) It was very helpful. It is still painful and he cannot bear his full weight on that leg. He could not say enough good things about the pool/aqua therapy.
Lori from Michigan
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Hi Lori...that is wonderful news on your husband. We chatted several months ago and I've thought of him from time to time and wondered how he was doing. Tell him to keep up the good work. We just got back from our second camping trip so far this summer and tell him I was able to get into our bass fishing boat with crutches! Where there's a will, there's a way! ........Cindy
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Hi Lori, I am about 5 days post girdlestone surgery (still in hospital). I'm so encouraged to hear that your husband is having such a great experience with aqua therapy. When he swims, can he be independent ? Or does he have to have a therapist with him? Does he swim laps? I'm and avoid swimmer and I'm learning to get back into the pool. Also, I was curious if there was an explanation your husband has been given for his continuing pain. Thanks from one of the newest members of the club..