Hi Aveline
Long message alert. 12 weeks ago I had a hip replacement and am recovering nicely and very glad I had it done. However I was worried about getting to sleep on my back for 12 weeks, but as I left the hospital, the surgeon suggested a slumber cushion that would enable me to sleep on my side. It is the length of my whole leg, so as well as supporting the hip area it supports my ankles too, keeping everything in alignment. It has definitely been the most beneficial and helpful item for helping me sleep on my side. If you are interested, you can order online from Cambridge Futon and it’s called a Slumber Cushion. Around £45 but I’ve found it worth every penny. A supportive mattress is really important too. The NHS might provide a raised toilet seat with handles and crutches. Also possibly a hip kit containing a long handled sponge, grabber, sock applicator and long-handled shoe horn. (You can get this ‘hip kit’ online if one is not available at the NHS). I have used all of these. Still using a couple of them. My husband put a grab handle on the wall in the shower and he borrowed a wing chair (which sets my hips higher than my knees, with arms to help with getting to my feet also really useful.) I had my feet done by a podiatrist beforehand. I still can’t quite reach one foot yet. Keeping up with the exercises is very helpful for a good recovery. I hope these hot hip tips might prove to be useful. All the very best with it in July Aveline.