How to RECOVER SUCCESSFULLY from Total Hip Replacement

Comprehensive Hip Replacement recovery BIBLE. 🧡UPDATED VIDEO click here:    • Post-Op Guide Total Hip Replacement Surger...   🧡 Looking for more helpful FREE resources for your hip journey? 🛈 Website: https://www.HipVlog.org 🛈 YouTube:    / @peteshipvlog   🛈 Facebook:   / 569985855111390   🚚We're Moving! 2025 Update: Due to the success of my hip vlogs, we are updating and improving them with even more helpful information and moving to a new dedicated YouTube channel and website, so you'll definitely want to check it out. ⭐= important if watching for first time CHAPTER SUMMARY 0:00:00 Introduction & Background⭐ 0:04:38 Disclaimers⭐ 0:07:43 Top Tips 0:13:21 Timeless Tips 0:24:47 Week 1 Tips 0:35:19 Weeks 1-6 Tips 0:57:09 Weeks 2-6 Tips 1:08:25 6 Weeks to 6 Months Tips 1:12:46 Cars & Driving Tips CHAPTERS 0:32 How to get the most out of this video⭐ 2:04 Background⭐ 3:10 Who am I?⭐ 3:39 Do these tips apply to me?⭐ 4:00 Who is Dr. K?⭐ 4:38 Disclaimers⭐ 5:19 "Your progress will vary" @libbyspong on Instagram 6:03 "Don't be afraid to ask questions" Vicki 6:24 Why do we get conflicting information? TOP TIPS 07:43 Dr. K: Bone-on-Bone vs not BoB and how it affects recovery 08:52 "Hips actually don't need any exercise to get better" Bonesmart.org 09:24 Pete: Know what to expect    • What to expect the DAY OF SURGERY of your ...      • How to survive the ROUGH FIRST WEEK after ...   09:46 Quiana: Support groups 👉Join my Facebook Hip Support Group:   / 569985855111390      • Video   12:07 Quiana: Why are our hip journeys all so different, yet similar? TIMELESS TIPS 13:21 Shameless plug for my Youtube store - please watch 13:53 Dr. K section 14:20 First 9 months post-op is the most vulnerable period for your hip 16:21 Walk, Stand or Lie on a FLAT surface (Pete comments, then Dr. K) 17:35 Pete section - My recovery through walking    • How to WALK your way to recovery from Tota...   17:59 Always walk with a proper gait 18:23 Paula: Tips from my surgeon re: healing progress 18:48 Sitting can be very uncomfortable, use a booster 19:35 No Recliners (includes comments by Julie) 19:57 Stay ahead of the pain 20:15 When can I resume work, driving, my favorite sport, etc.?    • "IT DEPENDS" is the answer to most questio...   20:53 Important! Don't overdo it and suffer a setback! (incl BLOOPER) 22:10 Wear loose, comfortable clothes 22:16 Be prepared for "unrelated" aches and pains 23:00 Try Deep Tissue Massage 24:02 Give your body what it needs WEEK 1 POST-OP 24:47 Dr. K's personal experience having both hips replaced 25:53 Pete section - Get someone to help you    • Do you HATE your compression socks like me...   26:51 If you're independent or don't have someone to help you    • How to survive the ROUGH FIRST WEEK after ...   27:20 Will I be able to handle stairs? 27:48 Read and re-read material from your surgeon and hospital 28:56 Quiana section - Buy a Grabber and a Wedge Pillow 30:33 Surprise #1 my quads were super sore! 31:32 Surprise #2 how tired I was! 32:13 Surprise #3 was going #2! (constipation) 32:49 Vicki's tip about memory foam mattresses 33:05 Sleep as much as you can 33:25 The first 10 days post-op 34:20 Enjoy the downtime WEEKS 1-6 POST-OP 35:19 If you found this video helpful, here's how to let me know 36:34 Dr. K section - his personal experience as a double hippie continued 37:09 Gastrointestinal struggles 37:47 Sleep struggles 38:31 Depression struggles 38:59 Most Important Things to Remember 39:55 Where stress is greatest on wound and implant 40:10 Planning for discharge 40:36 Avoid aggressive PT 40:57 Avoid narcotics 41:33 Minimize sitting 43:28 Pete section - Groin pain 45:19 Minimize change, reduce risk 46:52 Reduce friction 47:23 Pillow in a plastic bag 47:43 Getting in and out of bed 48:27 Swelling    • How to survive the ROUGH FIRST WEEK after ...   49:22 Ice recommendations 49:56 Compression socks suck    • Do you HATE your compression socks like me...   50:34 Toilet tips 52:30 Quiana section - Get outside 52:52 Get up and move every 60-90 minutes 53:41 You will get through this! 54:42 Ladies, surgery will affect your menstrual cycle WEEKS 2-6 POST-OP 0:57:09 Future Hip Vlogs 0:58:11 Dr. K - The 3rd thru 6th week after surgery 0:58:41 Stairs 1:00:00 Pete section - Practice before surgery 1:01:50 Carry a crutch as a warning to others 1:02:33 Prioritize what makes you happy 1:03:07 Running 1:04:27 Do a little dance! 1:04:36 Complete healing can take up to 1 year 1:05:53 Progress, no matter how small, is still progress! 1:06:22 Work on overall fitness to speed hip recovery 6 WEEKS TO 6 MONTHS POST-OP 1:08:25 Dr. K's summary 1:08:43 Abductor endurance exercise 1:09:59 Pete's incision from Day 1 to 6 months 1:12:25 No strenuous sports CARS & DRIVING TIPS 1:12:46 All the car & driving tips right here