If your hips are failing or you are in constant pain due to a hip disorder, hip replacement surgery is a great option.Your quality of life can be restored if you get a replacement.You need to prepare for the surgery before it happens.Prepare in the months, weeks, and days leading up to your surgery if you and your doctor agree that hip replacement is the best and most logical step for you.
Step 1: Make sure your body is strong to help you recover quickly.
Hip pain can affect the amount of exercise you do on a regular basis, but you should make sure your lower body's muscles are in good shape before undergoing surgery.If you have stopped exercising, you may have weakened your legs.If you want to strengthen your muscles, ask your doctor or physical therapist for the right exercises.After surgery, your body can support you.Some people can do certain exercises that others will not be able to do.Listen to your body's signals, and go easy on yourself.
Step 2: You should do gluteal sets to strengthen your muscles.
You don't need special equipment to doluteal sets, they are very easy to perform.You can squeeze your buttock muscles by lying flat on your back.While doing this, raise your hips a little.This exercise can be done 10 to 20 times.
Step 3: Leg raises strengthen your hips.
Leg raises are very easy to do and can be done on any flat surface, such as the floor or a firm mattress.You can advance to leg raises from the same starting position.Raise your knees.When your toes are pointing at the ceiling, make your legs as straight as possible.Slowly lower your legs after holding this pose for a few seconds.
Step 4: It's a good idea to do ankle rotation.
You can either use your hands to support your legs, or you can simply raise them.Roll your ankle to the right and left.Do it with the other leg.
Step 5: Avoid taking blood-thinning supplements.
Before surgery, you should ask your doctor for recommended supplements to take and follow his or her advice on other supplements.Iron helps prevent excessive bleeding after surgery.Your doctor may advise you to stop taking certain supplements and medications because they may interfere with the surgical and recovery processes.
Step 6: Make sure your treatment is in order by calling your insurance company.
During the months leading up to your surgery, make sure to call your insurance provider to let them know about your procedure.Ask the insurance company if they will pay for therapy.
Step 7: If you have limited mobility, get your home ready.
Get your home ready a few weeks before the surgery.All the items you need on a regular basis should be at hip level.This way, you don't have to strain your body.Rearrange your closet so that underwear and socks are close to hip level, so you don't have to reach for them.Make sure you have a place to sleep in the downstairs of your home for at least a couple of weeks after surgery because stairs will be hard to handle.It's important that you have a bed that makes it easy for you to lie down and get up.When you are getting up and sitting down, it's a good idea to get a chair with sturdy arms.
Step 8: It's easy to navigate with a walker if you arrange your home.
You may need a walker after your surgery.You need to arrange your house to allow unfettered movement.All objects should be placed out of the way so that you can move around easily.
Step 9: You can make bathing easier by installing new equipment.
If you don't have a bathroom with handlebars, now is the time to get them.You can arrange aids to help you bathe, including a chair and low-level shelves.
Step 10: Take care of household chores
You need to stock your house with the things you will need after your surgery.Don't forget to stock up on easy-to-prep meals.Make sure you have everything you need, like water, milk, snacks, juice, and other food items.Don't forget to stock up on toilet paper, soap, and other products that you use on a regular basis.
Step 11: Ask a family member or friend to help you after the surgery.
If you need help with grocery shopping, bill payments, or other chores, ask for a friend or family member.Paying bills online is possible if that isn't possible.If you have a friend or family member who is able to cook, give them food for you to eat.
Step 12: You should stop taking blood thinners under the supervision of your doctor.
Your doctor may tell you to stop taking the drugs a few weeks before surgery.NSAID's can increase blood loss during surgery.If possible, don't use humira, enbrel, methotrexate, and plaquinil if you have Rheumatoid arthritis.heparin and plavix thin your blood and can increase blood loss during surgery.
Step 13: Inform your friends and family about your surgery.
Your personal and business life will be affected by your hip replacement surgery and you will need to take some time off to recover.Once you know how long it will take you to return to work, you need to plan your work schedule in such a way that the impact on your job will be reduced.If you can, ask your partners or colleagues to help you with your work.
Step 14: Your body can heal if you eat well.
If you want your surgery to go well, you should talk to your doctor about your diet.A balanced diet will give you the energy to recover.Your doctors may suggest that you increase your intake to speed up recovery.Milk, eggs, fish, peanut butter, nuts, and beans are some of the foods that can be added to your diet.Milk, cheese, yogurt, and canned salmon are high in calcium.
Step 15: Someone will accompany you to the hospital.
Someone can help you on the day of your surgery in a number of ways.He or she can help you fill out forms and remember the instructions from the surgeon.This person can help make your stay in the hospital as comfortable as possible by assisting you when there is no nurse nearby, ensuring that you have all your necessary items at the ready, and helping you with the commute when it's time to go home.
Step 16: Stay calm and feel confident by maintaining perspective.
Now that you are about to have your surgery, focus on the positives.At the end of the day, your quality of life will improve even though you are having surgery and your life may be restricted for a few weeks.You can shift your focus to your bright future by remembering this.