Being booked for a total hip replacement is the beginning of a journey towards a pain-free, active life. The weeks between now and your surgery date are an opportunity to prepare your body and your home for the best possible outcome. This page outlines exactly what you need to do.
Your Pre-Admission Appointment
The hospital will contact you to schedule your pre-admission appointment, typically 1–2 weeks before surgery. Attend this appointment to complete:
- Blood tests and urine screen
- ECG (heart tracing)
- Anaesthetic review — your anaesthetist will discuss your health history and anaesthetic options
- Review of your medications — a final list of what to stop and what to continue will be provided
If you have not received a pre-admission appointment within 2 weeks of your surgery date, contact Eastwood Private Hospital directly.
Preparing Your Body and Home
Medical optimisation: use the weeks before surgery to manage your blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight as well as possible. Even modest improvements reduce surgical and anaesthetic risk and improve wound healing.
Home preparation:
- Set up a ground-floor recovery area for the first week if possible
- Stock your kitchen with easy-to-prepare meals
- Arrange assistance for the first 7–10 days
- Remove trip hazards (loose rugs, cables, low furniture)
- Prepare loose, comfortable clothing that fits over a bandaged hip
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Surgery Day and What to Bring
On the day of surgery, bring to hospital:
- Comfortable loose clothing (you will dress in a hospital gown but will need clothes on discharge)
- Non-slip footwear
- All your regular medications in their original packaging
- Toiletries, phone and charger
- Any imaging (X-rays, CT scan discs) if you have them
Fast from midnight the night before. Arrive at your nominated time. Our team will take care of everything from there.
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