Before Surgery
Prepare with confidence — everything you need before you arrive at the hospital.
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The Hipster Club Pre-Surgery Guide
Everything you need to do, arrange, buy, and prepare — organized clearly so nothing falls through the cracks before your surgery date.
What you'll learn:
- ›Questions for your surgeon and pre-op team
- ›Preparing your home room by room
- ›What to buy (and what you probably don't need)
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Your Hip Replacement Hospital Checklist
Everything you need to know before, during, and after your hospital stay — from what to pack to the questions to ask before discharge.
What you'll learn:
- ›What to pack for your hospital stay
- ›Questions to ask before discharge
- ›Medications to review with your team
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Preparing Your Home for Hip Replacement
A room-by-room guide to getting your home ready before surgery — bedroom setup, bathroom safety, recovery aids, and reducing hazards.
What you'll learn:
- ›Bedroom and bathroom setup essentials
- ›Commonly used recovery aids
- ›Organizing your home for easy access
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Questions to Ask Your Hip Replacement Surgeon
A comprehensive checklist covering the procedure, implant choices, recovery expectations, activity restrictions, physical therapy, and follow-up appointments.
What you'll learn:
- ›Questions about the procedure and surgical approach
- ›Implant choices and what to expect
- ›Recovery timeline and activity restrictions
After Surgery
Navigate early recovery week by week, from the hospital bed to your own front door.
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The First 72 Hours After Hip Replacement
A short, easy-to-read guide for the first three days after surgery — written for when you are tired, sore, and just need clear, reassuring information.
What you'll learn:
- ›What the first hours may feel like
- ›Walking and getting up safely
- ›Managing pain as directed by your team
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The First 30 Days: Life After Hip Replacement
A practical week-by-week guide to the first month after surgery — home routines, rest, mobility milestones, and what to discuss with your care team.
What you'll learn:
- ›Week-by-week recovery milestones
- ›Practical home routines and daily life
- ›Rest, mobility, and pain management
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The Hipster Club Guide to Hip Replacement
From your first "why does my hip hurt?" to understanding surgery, recovery, and life with a new hip — this is the guide Jodi wished she'd had.
What you'll learn:
- ›Understanding hip pain and common conditions
- ›When hip replacement may be considered
- ›Choosing a surgeon and surgical approach
Life Beyond Hip Replacement
The long view — returning to the activities, people, and life you love.
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Life Beyond Hip Replacement
Returning to everyday activities, travel, exercise, hobbies, and navigating life confidently with an artificial hip.
What you'll learn:
- ›Returning to everyday activities and work
- ›Travel, exercise, and hobbies with a new hip
- ›Navigating life with an artificial hip
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The Emotional Side of Hip Replacement
The feelings that accompany surgery and recovery deserve their own space — fear, frustration, loss of independence, and the experience of learning to trust your body again.
What you'll learn:
- ›Preparing emotionally for surgery
- ›Handling uncertainty and changing expectations
- ›Adjusting to temporary limitations