Aftercare for Hip Replacement in Private Hospital

Hi, my husband had his in Spire 6 weeks ago and the physio at the hosp gave him a loo seat, a bit of red silky material to slide his bottom about on and off the bed( which he used in the hosp) and he got the rest from the red X,his surgeon didn't get him any physio once he came out but told him to do a lot of walking, the physio at the hosp gave him a sheet with how and what to do, he is fine now after 6 weeks and back to doing normal things incl driving.

Hi Viv, bit of a long answer. I have had my hip done in a private hospital under NHS in Sheffield this is about 12 miles from my home.  I had just the same fears as you but so far it's been brilliant.  At my pre-op assessment they looked to see what requirements my surgeon needed eg raised toilet seat etc.  These were delivered by a company to my house.  They talked me through thoroughly what would happen great nurse and knew what he was talking about.  They provided me with a DVD, and paperwork to explain what would happen and when.

The surgeon and anaesthetist came to see me on the morning of the op, marked the leg and talked me through the procedure. ​The op went great, had a spinal with sedation, didn't know a thing until the recovery room.  They provided me with a waterproof dressing so should have been able to shower from day 2 however my surgeon didn't want me too so left it until day 14.  The staff were brill and kept me well plied with pain killers, physio came next morning, provided me with crutches and grabber.  

I was nervous about the journey home Sheffield has awful pot holed roads, I had bought a step to help me get into our 4X4, the nurse helped me get my operated leg into the car, not much pain just felt nervous, bin bag on seat to help me slide in. Home after 3 nights if I had any queries I was able to ring the ward or speak to physio, which I did and they were really helpful.

On day 13 saw a local (just down the road from me) private physio arranged by the 'One Health' group - this is the company that arranges private care under NHS in our area. 

So great experience now just sticking to the exersises and a little walking.

Hope this helps and gives you some reassurance. 

I had my replacement private under nhs and my Surgeon said I did not need physio but if I wanted it I could pay via the hospital which is now what I have done.  For my own peace of mind just to know I am on the right track.  As I say will quite a lot of people on this forum physio is not usually given which I find a bit strange but maybe that how they do it now.  You get given leaflets and advice as you leave then left to get on with it.

I had my NHS op done 9 weeks ago at a private hospital 30 miles from my home.  When I went for the pre-op assessment I was given a photocopied booklet about the op and how to get into/out of bed, chairs with crutches and some other useful info.  I was shown how to get into and out of bed.  I was told that I would need a raised toilet seat and frame, unfortunately they didn't have one left to lend, so I had to buy all the equipment needed myself.  After the op I was shown by the physio some exercises to do in bed and standing.  The staff and service was great,  but I was not given any follow-up physio sessions, so I am still doing the exercises and walking.  When I left hospital I was given an appointment for the 6 week check up, and an appointment for the local district nurse to call to remove the stitches.

Hi viv

I had my op 12 weeks ago,,also at a private hospital through the nhs. I got given raised toilet seat, grabber and long handled shoe horn when I went for my pre op. I spent 3 days in hospital and got given exercises by the pysio whilst I was there.they also gave me a list of do's and don'ts. After that it was just back to the same hospital for my 6 week check. Hope this helps and good luck with your op x

Hi  Viv, 

Basically straight forward but still needs to be organized - Good luck with it -

As for you having kittens about which anesthesia to choose, please go to 

https://patient.info/forums/discuss/thr-useful-resources-487147, scroll down to A laymens Guide - website created by our beloved member Graham, aka Rocketman - Based on Q and A from forum members as well diligently research by Graham -

big warm hug, 

renee

Sorry to hijack this thread but I'm having my RTHR at a Nuffield hospital & I had to pop in there the other day because I hadn't heard a dicky bird! I'm panicking because I'm away on holiday 10 days before my OP & I didn't want my pre-assessment appointment to come through for when I'm away. When I asked about the chat I would have with someone about what I would need & what I can/can't do, they looked at me a bit blank & said 'the Physio MIGHT see you on your pre-op appointment'! Maybe I'm worrying too soon but I like to be organised & if I have to buy the 'aids' I'd like to start looking now. How many weeks before did you all have your pre-op?