How to Prepare for your Hip Surgery

Pre-Op Preparation:
1. Prepare your coach
2. Home care
3. What to expect at home
4. Safe return home
Recovery from Surgery:
1. Ice to decrease the amount of swelling
2. At home, ice your hip immediately
3. Ice regularly for the next week
4. Continue icing after stretching
What to Pack:
1. Hygiene bag / cosmetic bag
2. Educational material
3. Books, smartphone, iPad, etc
4. CPAP, TENS or ice machine (if applicable)
5. Photo ID and Insurance cards
6. Updated medication list
Two to three sets of
7. loose-fitting, elastic-waistband pants
8. Oversized shirts
9. Underwear
10. Comfortable shoes and socks
The Night Before Surgery:
1. Clean linens on your bed
2. Take a shower with antibacterial soap or the recommended soap by your surgeon
3. Use clean wash cloth and towel
4. Clean pajamas
What NOT to Bring on the Day of Surgery:
1. Jewelry
2. Money
For any questions or concerns about your upcoming hip surgery, please contact your surgeon's office at www.crystalcli....

[@jd322764]

I guess that is all dependent on your insurance provider. Everything I needed was covered, except for the ice machine. If questioning whether or not the ice machine is helpful, I highly recommend it.

[@carolyncook3611]

Does patient buy walker, cane, ice machine etc and bring to crystal clinic or does hospital supply these items or does physical therapy supply necessary items? My mother had bilateral TKR in 1997, and all her equipment needed for recovery was delivered to her home and covered by Medicare. This included wheelchair, walker, cane, bedside commode, reacher. I know times have changed in 25 years, so wondering what items I should self purchase pre TKR.