What will I need to do before hip surgery

Serenasj

And what will I need to get

have a 16 year teenager still at home and very loyal sensitive elderly dog..... could stay a hermit recluse .... do keep busy but very scared .... teenager can often never listen nor care in dreamworld worried how I will cope prefer to be on my own totally no loving supportive partner

Lilymary

Hi, I’ve answered this on your other post. The main thing is to get yourself on the list, the rest will fall into place x

helpline_team

 

Hi Serenasj

Thank you for posting on the forum, from the heading of your post it sounds as if you are going to be having hip surgery. I have given you the link to our hip surgery booklet where you will find information about ‘preparing for surgery’, which I hope you will find helpful.

When reading your post, I can hear how scared you are, you say you have a teenage son who often does not listen, and we know how teenagers can be. I am glad to hear you have a very loyal dog, though sometimes it can be so hard when we are not listened to.

I wonder if it might be helpful for you to give us a ring on our freephone helpline: 0800 5200 520 (weekdays 9am – 8pm) here we can take our time to talk about your concerns and worries informally and in confidence. Sometimes a listening ear can be helpful.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/surgery/hip-replacement-surgery/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/managing-symptoms/emotional-wellbeing/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/get-help/helpline/

Best wishes

Lynda

Helpline advisor