Hip arthroplasty scheduled

naugelli

I met with a surgeon last week and have hip arthroplasty scheduled 5 weeks from today. I'm looking for sugestions to help relieve pain while waiting.

jeddison1985

Hi @naugelli firstly let me welcome you to the forum I hope you find the information and support you are after from our wonderful community.

I can see from your post that you are awaiting hip surgery and want some tips for managing pain while you wait.

The site is full of information and I wanted to signpost you to two relevant pieces of information firstly general information about hip surgery and also hints and tips on preparing for surgery in the current climate.

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

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/surgery/preparing-for-surgery-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/

Please feel free to search the forum for others with similar experiences and I am sure that some of our community will be able to help offer some useful suggestions.

Take care and I hope you get some relief from the surgery.

Thanks

Joe