Hip Replacement Do’s and Don’ts

Hip replacement surgery is one of the most successful surgeries to relieve pain from arthritis. Your doctor will give you a set of specific instructions for after surgery recovery.  To help set up the stage for a speedy recovery, however, here are a few points:

Do:

• Try to maintain a healthy weight prior to surgery
• Do light exercise and stretching daily – prehab can help tremendously in recovering faster
• Talk to your doctor and ask questions – clearing some unknowns will help lower anxiety before surgery
• Prepare your home for your return from surgery
• Line up a physiotherapist – we can help with this one!
• Talk to your family and friends about who will be helping you after your surgery

Don’t

• Stop exercising, if you can
• Drink alcohol 48 hours prior to surgery
• Get discouraged – keep up with your social activities
• Expect an overnight recovery – you will be able to walk but it will take time to get back to your regular activities

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