Hip replacement equipment needed at home please.
Good morning,
I am new here and Happy New Year!
I am a Brit and live for work in The Netherlands. I have been told I have to have a full Right hip replacement. Thankfully my surgeon and all the staff speak amazing English!
My question here today, is I have been given a list of equipment I need to rent for my house for after the op as follows:
A raised loo seat
A walker
Crutches / stick
A device for putting on socks
a Pick up stick
A long handled shoe horn
A shower seat
I was wondering if people used all of this, especially the walker? Should it have a wheel or static? I believe it will be best to get everything, I can rent it.
Not sure for how long I need it all?
I am 60, have been reasonably fit so far and hoping I recover quickly.
Just wondered what people thought I absolutely had to have.
I have also read I may also need a hoist to get my leg up for getting in and out of bed.
Apologies if this has been covered here numerous times. Happy to read a link if that is easiest!
Many kind thanks all!
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Hello @DancingQueen1964 and welcome to the Community. We are a friendly and supportive group and I hope that will be your experience as well.
Here is a link to some information on hip replacement on our website::
I had a hip replacement a couple of years ago and I think all the items you list were necessary. Everyone's recovery is different so what worked for me may not work for you but I would say the things I couldn't do without were the raised loo seat; the pickup stick; the long shoe horn and the crutches obviously. I didn't use a walker and I didn't use a hoist - I lifted my leg by hand.
I'm sure our community members will have vast experience so keep checking back here for their responses.
Good luck with the op. It'll change your life! Please keep posting now you are here and let us know how you are getting on.
Best wishes
Mary
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I'm just under 5 ft tall and had my THR last May.
I put a stair rail on the side without one. Worth it's weight in gold as I didn't have to use crutches on the stairs, just sticks. I kept a spare one at the top and left one at the bottom using the stair rail for support on the non operated side and my stick on the operated side.
Didn't use toilet seat, shower seat, crutches sock aid or walker.
Long handled shoe horn with a hook on the top end is probably the most used thing I have. Used it for socks and trousers using the hook end but honestly didn't wear socks to start with.
I have a foot spa that was welcome to do my feet. It bubbles and massages on a timer. A tiny bit of bubble bath helped.
I purchased stick on grab handles in the bathroom.
I used a back brush and water wipes to wash with forth first couple of weeks. There are other types of wipes but water wipes are just water with nothing added.
I bought a step for my front and back door as I couldn't get in or out.
E45, in a tub, not a bottle is perfect once your stitches or clips are out and it has healed. Keep it in the fridge for added comfort.
Elastic shoe laces are essential for trainers used with long handled shoe horn
Baggy trousers with elastic waist. I used cargo trousers with lots of pockets.
There is a thread that mentions what people have found helpful and I'll see if I can link it for you.
There are lots of helpful threads in here on THR so do read them and shout if you need anything
Good luck
Trish
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It's not a new thread, I just tagged the op so she could read it
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Dear Mary, I really appreciate your reply and what you used post op. That is very helpful to me. Many kind thanks!
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Dear Trish, that is beyond helpful! Wow, thank you so much for taking the time to give me an account of your experience. I am making a list! Love the tips. Very much appreciated. I hope you have a continued good recovery! Glynis x ☺️
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That is so useful to me, honestly. Really loving all the incredible support on this forum. Amazing and very comforting.Thank you so much! 😀
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Hi @DancingQueen1964
I had my right hip replaced 2.5 weeks ago. I am younger than you and I was fairly fit and active pre surgery. I have found the following very useful
Crutches ( did not use a walker once I’d left the hospital )
Raised toilet seat, easy and cheap to get off Amazon and really essential for first few weeks
Pickup grabber / stick for dressing and picking up everything I seem to drop !! I could not have dressed without it.
Sock helper - really useful in winter and if you have cold feet.
I have a long handled shoe horn, but I have not used it as I have slip on shoes
soft comfy baggy trousers ( lounge wear/ tracksuit pants)
A little backpack to carry all my things around with me in the house ( water bottle, meds, phone etc)
Good luck, I hope the op goes well for you x
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I was sent home with crutches. I didn’t need a walker, I transitioned to hiking poles fairly quickly as they were lighter and easier on my hands.
Things to raise the height of things were helpful - raised toilet seat, blocks to put under sofa legs, a solid cushion for the dining chair. A gym elastic for helping lift my leg.
For dressing, sock pullers and a long handled shoe horn were helpful.
I bought a stool but barely used it. I was able to stand in the shower (I would have struggled if we had only had a shower over the bath). I found the litter pickers useless as they couldn’t take weight, but barbecue tongs helped.1 -
Dear DoraExplora,
That is so helpful. Thank you so much for responding. I am slowly getting it all together. I wish you continued success with your recovery! Appreciated.
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That is great to know. Thank you for telling my your experience. I is definitely helping a lot. Much appreciated. I wish you success in your recovery. 😊
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Hello @DoraExplora and welcome to the Online Community. We are a friendly and supportive group and I hope that will be your experience as well.
Thank you for your hints and tips, some really great ideas.
If you need anything just create a new discussion or keep joining in as you are now.
Best wishes
Peter
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