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How much swelling is normal following anterior hip replacement surgery
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Aug 6 9:54am | Replies (31)Comment receiving replies
Can't afford an "ice machine" but I've heard of people who have used them that swear they are the best. Didn't realize there was a model out there that cools itself without having to load it up with ice every few hours. Not that it matters. Swelli g has gotten manageable. I couldn't put on socks either; but PT person taught me how to use my sock aid that came with my nifty "hip kit". Hopefully soon I'll be able to bend down and do it myself; not yet though. Thanks for your words of wisdom. We all need to help each other!
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Absolutely no bending! You will dislocate your new hip! You need to talk to your doctors care team right away and get some help so you don’t end up back in the hospital. If you can’t afford care, then Medi-cal Medicaid provides home attendance and home healthcare.
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I agree that icing is crucial to reducing swelling, therefore pain. I was provided with an ice machine at the hospital, before discharge. I also was informed that freezing water bottles will work for cooling machine, as I do not have an ice maker. I believe it held 3 or 4 , 16oz bottles. I kept extra bottles in freezer to rotate. Your doctor should be able to write a script for it as well as for a walker, cane, etc. Hope your insurance will cover. I was fortunate that the hospital where I had surgery provided an information session prior to surgery. They showed us how to use all the adaptive equipment; sock adapter, reacher/grabber, how to adjust appropriate height for cane and walker. I was able to borrow an elevated chair with handrails for over toilet. Good luck!