Hip Replacement Surgery: Practical Preparation! Personal Hints for An Easier Recovery

This booklet is for men and women who are thinking about or scheduled to have a hip replacement. The author, a nurse, shares her personal experience with this surgery and subsequent recuperation, during which time she identified several practical ways to minimize discomfort and potential complications associated with this procedure. Included are ideas for how to best prepare specific areas of the home such as the bathroom, kitchen, bedroom and living room with an overview of specific adaptive aids to help manage common post operative restrictions. The author created a down to earth, easy read with her characteristic humor, making this a valuable resource to consider before embarking on this life changing journey!