What will I need to do before hip surgery

Serenasj · 17. Apr 2021, 10:46

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 · 17. Apr 2021, 17:08

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 · 20. Apr 2021, 09:12

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

What will I need to do before hip surgery

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