Preparing Your Home - Surgical Guide to Left Posterior Total Hip Replacement Surgery
It is important to prepare your home for your recovery before you come to HSS for surgery.
- Be sure to:
Clear space around your home for walking. - Consider using night lights to help you see better in the dark.
- Store items within easy reach.
- Take items you may need out of low cabinets or shelves before surgery because you may not be comfortable reaching down for them right after surgery.
- Prepare meals ahead of time and store them in the freezer.
- Ask a family member or support person if they can be available to assist with your care for the first 24 hours, and as needed after that.
Safety Checklist
- Reduce clutter.
- Remove loose wires and cords.
- Smooth out rugs and anchor them to the floor.
- Place nonskid tape or mats at the sink.
- Use a nightlight in the bathroom.
- Turn on lights when you get up at night.
- Secure rugs and treads on the stairs.