THR 7 June Right THR

[Kwame]

Looking forward to pain relief, I have been walking and doing some mild lower body exercises in an effort to hasten my recovery post procedure. Building as much muscle tone as possible.

 

[Layla]

Hello and Welcome to BoneSmart! Thanks for joining us.
I will leave some pre-op reading for you. Please let us know if you have any questions and we'll do our best to advise. Not too long to wait now and you'll be on your way to pain free!

HIP PRE-OP ARTICLES

If you are at the stage where you have joint pain but don't know for sure if you are ready to have surgery, these links may help:

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Score Chart: How bad is my arthritic hip?​

Choosing a surgeon and a prosthesis​

BMI Calculator - What to do if your surgeon says you're too heavy for joint replacement surgery​

Longevity of implants and revisions: How long will my new joint last?​

If you are at the stage where you are planning to have surgery but are looking for information so you can be better prepared for what is to come, take a look at these links:

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Recovery Aids: A comprehensive list for hospital and home​

Recliner Chairs: Things you need to know if buying one for your recovery​

Pre-Op Interviews: What's involved?​

And if you want to picture what your life might be like with a replaced hip, take a look at stories of amazing hip recoveries
@Kwame

 

[Eman85]

Work on upper body, you'll be using your arms to lift yourself out of a chair, the toilet and bed.

 

[Gloucestergal65]

Echoing Eman85’s response