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6. Avoid the pain killers if you can, for the sake of your bowels.

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 11:44 AM

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Also, do the therapy and exercises even when lying down. Marching in place is a good exercise to do when standing. Keep moving and Good luck!

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Update on my busted femur. [View all] bluescribbler Sunday OP

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Not a full joint replacement, just a rod to fix the bone. bluescribbler Sunday #15

You guess right. bluescribbler Sunday #16

Progress! 2naSalit Sunday #2

Get well soon! 😊 sheshe2 Sunday #3

Glad you are on the mend Lifeafter70 Sunday #4

Avoid the pain killers if you can, for the sake of your bowels. surfered Sunday #6

Thanks for the update. irisblue Sunday #8

Best wishes w the recovery IbogaProject Sunday #9

Sounds as if you are making really good progress. Keep it up. LoisB Sunday #12

What an ordeal.. Permanut Sunday #13

I've had broken bones but not femur Pas-de-Calais Sunday #14

My partner broke his femur in a GenThePerservering Sunday #17

Yikes! I hope the rehab goes well. yellow dahlia Sunday #18

Hou read that right. bluescribbler 13 hrs ago #20

Good luck with it sounds like you Tree Lady Sunday #19

Get better Femur is a tough one. Melon 13 hrs ago #21

Heal well malaise 13 hrs ago #22