What to Expect the Day of Hip Replacement Surgery

By Gauthier Family Home Care | August 9, 2017 | Comments Off on What to Expect the Day of Hip Replacement Surgery

It can be intimidating to think about your elderly parent needing to get a procedure such as a hip replacement. You understand how this type of surgery can benefit your loved one, but you also think about the procedure itself and what your parent will go through. Educating yourself and your elderly loved one and knowing what to expect can make a tremendous difference in how both of you perceive the situation and how you feel going into the surgery and the recovery period.

Senior Care in Hudsonville MI: Hip Replacement Surgery

You will need to be at the medical center waiting while your parent is undergoing surgery. Knowing what to expect on this day is an important step in easing your anxiety and making you feel more comfortable and confident throughout the process.

Some things to expect the day of hip replacement surgery include:

  • Evaluation. When your parent first arrives at the medical center, they will undergo an evaluation. This is intended to make sure that they are in good enough condition to undergo the surgery and to do last-minute checks to ensure the procedure is done properly.
  • Personal possessions. Your parent will be asked to remove their clothing, jewelry, and other personal possessions. While these will likely be put in a bag and given to you for safekeeping until after the surgery, it is advised that your parent avoid having excess possessions with them. Have them leave their jewelry at home and avoid bringing other possessions with them unless they are in an overnight bag that you will have in your possession.
  • Immediate recovery. The procedure is relatively quick, but afterwards, your parent will be brought to an immediate recovery area to come out of their anesthesia. Here they will be monitored and observed to make sure that they are handling this process well. They will be given medications to control their pain. After this, they will be moved to another area where they will rest for their stay in the hospital. This is when you will be able to see them.

If your aging parent has been struggling with challenges or limitations, or has recently undergone a major medical treatment such as hip replacement surgery, starting senior care for them can be an exceptional boost to their life. A senior home care services provider can be with your elderly loved one on a customized schedule to ensure that they get the care, support, and assistance that they need while allowing you to remain at the forefront of their care. If they are dealing with a particularly challenging issue, a care provider can help your loved one to understand what is expected of them, offer reminders to remain compliant with their medications and treatments, support good lifestyle decisions, and offer companionship and encouragement to help them cope with the issues that they are facing. As a family caregiver this can give you tremendous peace of mind knowing that your loved one is in good hands both when you are able to be with them and when you are not.

If you or someone you know needs help with senior care in Hudsonville, MI, contact Gauthier Family Home Care. We provide quality and affordable home care services in our community. Call us at (616) 258-2300 for more information.

 

Sources

http://www.aahks.org/nchs-releases-hip-replacement-data/

https://www.advancedtissue.com/long-term-benefits-hip-replacement-surgery/

http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/hip-replacement/details/how-you-prepare/ppc-20313793

 

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