• ​​​​​​If you don’t already have one, an intravenous (IV) will be started to give you fluids and medicine.
  
• You’ll be taken to the operating room on your bed.
• After surgery, you’ll be moved to a recovery room. You’ll stay there until you are fully awake. This time is different for everyone.
• You may feel sleepy, thirsty, or cold after surgery. Make sure to tell your nurse.
• Your throat may be sore, as you had a tube in your throat during surgery to help you breathe while you were asleep under anesthetic.

Managing Pain or Discomfort after Surgery

You may still have some pain or discomfort, even if you’ve been given medicine for pain. It’s important that your pain or discomfort is well managed so that you can stand, walk, and start your physical therapy.

Please tell your nurse when you have pain, discomfort, or feel like throwing up. Don’t be afraid to ask for or take medicine that can help.

Once You’re Back in Your Room

• Your vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate) are checked regularly for the first few days.
• The dressing on your hip is checked often.
• Your surgeon will tell you the amount of weight you can put on your repaired hip. Make sure to follow the weight bearing instructions you’re given.
• Do your deep breathing and coughing, and bed exercises every hour you’re awake. Nursing staff will also help reposition you every 2 hours.
• When you’re ready, you’ll be given something to eat and drink. Try to eat something, as it often will make you feel better.
• You may be started on a liquid nutrition supplement. The supplement is an important support for your recovery because it has the extra protein and vitamins your body needs to heal.
• You’ll be started on medicine:
  • to help with your bowel movements
  • to help prevent blood clots