Hip surgery

Discover my journey through hip replacement surgery at age 36. From what to expect to recovery tips, this guide offers insights for healing.

The first couple of weeks home after hip replacement surgery are rough. Here is my Top 5 items you MUST have for hip replacement surgery - these helped me.

The first couple of weeks home after hip replacement surgery are rough. Here is my Top 5 items you MUST have for hip replacement surgery - these helped me.

Hip Replacement Surgery: Am I ready? Deciding to replace your hip is not a small decision. It's been a long journey to be ready. I’ve been putting it off for a decade. God says that he formed me perfectly but there are certain parts of me that I would like to trade in for an u

The weekend before surgery I thought I would be an agitated mess but surprisingly I wasn’t. I kept busy seeing friends and family and it was only when people asked how I was feeling about Monday, would I then feel rather anxious. Last time, all I could think about was the op and could well up at the drop of a hat. This time I think a combination of denial and knowing what to expect helped me keep it together. Andrew and I stayed at our friends, Georgie and Gary’s, house the night before the…

Joint replacement surgeries are becoming more and more common as the population ages and more injuries occur. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, hip replacement surgeries are one of the most common joint replacement operations in the nation. An article titled “Prevalence of Total Hip and Knee Replacements in the United States,” (LINK), […]

Rachel's account of her experience with Labrum and FAI hip arthroscopy, both Week-of and Day-of. Also her list of necessities for home recovery.

Wow. I totally meant to do a weekly update after surgery in case this helps anyone out there... but... I was on an airplane! Yes, I booked my return flight home exactly 7 days after the surgery. They said it was a 5-7 day hospital stay and I was hoping to make that and didn't want to miss a flight if I booked too early. Then after my first night post-op... I was worried I wouldn't even make my 7 day flight. I did. Things got better so I will break down the first week by days and then…

I was so excited the day had finally arrived! That means that I was one day closer to full recovery and moving forward pain free!! Yippee! I was on the verge of tears most the morning. The kind and sweet messages that I received from friends, family and people that I had more recently met through my blog and […]

Do you think you're ready for a hip replacement? Before you commit to the surgery, take time to learn about it, including the therapy that follows.