For active people in their 40s and 50s facing a total hip replacement who refuse to give up what they love. My free guide: how to prep your head, your body, and your home, and what the first three weeks actually feel like.
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I knew I'd be shuffling in shoes with pets beside me. On day 2 the pain meds made me sick and I didn't make it out of the room. Thank god for the carpet protector. Lay it flat with no loose edges.
Keeps your knees apart when you sleep on your side, so they don't touch and hurt.
The swelling meant I physically couldn't bend to pull compression socks on. I wish I'd had this sooner.
The swelling travels down to the knee. Weeks later, mine still swells from time to time.
I took the teak bench from our guest bathroom. Ask your hospital first whether they can provide one. If you want to buy one, this is mine.
Anything with good tread you can slide into without bending. No thong flip-flops. I wore my Birkenstocks, but you don't need new shoes if you already own a sturdy pair.
The last thing you'll want is to stand in the kitchen cooking. I loved Epicured because I didn't have to think about food. (Affiliate link.)
About ice machines: I own one and didn't use it. For me, refilling it was more annoying than helpful, and swapping ice packs was easier. But if you have a great helper at home who can refill the ice every hour, it's a nice way to let people help you.
BJJ black belt, NLP Trainer, and athletic coach of ten years. I've competed in swimming, running, and jiu jitsu for over thirty years. I had my first hip replacement at 46½, and I'm writing the guide I wish I'd had. Today I'm back on the bike, drilling jiu jitsu at home, and building back toward the mat.
Prehab, home setup, food, mind prep, and an honest look at weeks 1 to 3. Free.