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FAQs: Addressing your concerns
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Will the pain I experienced from my own hip go away? |
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Your prosthesis is designed to relieve the pain and stiffness you had before the surgery. Medications and gentle exercises help reduce any discomfort from your operation. Over time, post operative discomfort will decrease and disappear. When discomfort is controlled, you will walk sooner and recover faster. So be honest about how much discomfort you feel. |
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When will I be able to go home from the hospital after my surgery? |
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Your surgeon will assess your condition. When you are ready to leave, the health team at the hospital will help you make the transition from hospital to your home. Click here for hints on “How to Prepare Your Home.” You can leave the hospital when your medical condition is stable and you are able to walk safely. Once home, it is normal to have “good” and “bad” days, but if you continue exercising, there should be more “good” days and your general condition is likely to improve.
Planning your discharge. This starts when you have your preoperative lab work done. A discharge planner works with you before you are discharged to arrange any special equipment or any prescriptions you may need at home. A visit with your surgeon for staple removal and follow up should be arranged before you are discharged, as well as therapy, whether you do it at home or in a facility. (Please note: therapy may not start for the operative side until you see your surgeon at your follow up appointment. This is to let your tissues heal. You will be able to do your exercises for the un-operated side and your upper body.)
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How long will I take rehab? |
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You will start rehab right after surgery. Rehab is different for each patient. Your surgeon may have a specific program he follows, but you should keep up your exercises for life. The first step is to reduce any pain or swelling. You will also begin to strengthen your new hip by doing exercises in bed. Once you are in the routine of regular routine exercise, you should incorporate this into your daily routine. |
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Will I regain my independence? |
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Yes, you should be able to return to the normal activities that you were able to perform before the pain in your hip started. |
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Who exactly, should be in my Support Group? |
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This group can consist of spouse, other family members, friends, significant others, or neighbors. Their support is especially important while you recover and readjust. I call them CHEERLEADERS. By reminding you of what you learned in the hospital, and assisting you until you can be back to your normal activities, they can help you make the transition to your home environment. Do not be afraid to ask for help or advice both from your family and call your surgeon as needed, especially if you have:
Excessive pain
Infection, excessive swelling, or drainage from you incision
High fever
Shortness of Breath
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