Cindy is discussing Tips for Returning Home Alone after a Total Hip Replacement. We, of course, always recommend that you have assistance at least for a few days after your surgery for safety on your return home.
Tip #1 Mail Delivery
Make arrangements with mail carrier to place mail somewhere easily accessible, good height for you to reach safely, not having to bend over
Tip #2 Meals
Prepare and freeze meals ahead of surgery or arrange for meal delivery
Tip #3 Bathroom Items
Stock up on extra toiletries prior to surgery
Tip #4 Appropriate Place to Sit on Your Return Home After Surgery
Sitting Surface
see video in this series on How to Make & Use a Platform Riser
Furniture Riser Options
Home-It Adjustable Bed or Furniture Risers https://amzn.to/2PIXHkV
MSR Imports Recliner Risers https://amzn.to/2YgtLA9
Little Boost Platform https://amzn.to/2U9sbRb
Tip #5 Caring for Pets
Reminder, there is a good chance you will not be able to bend over safely for awhile after surgery. If you are unable to arrange for someone else to temporarily care for your pets, you will need to prepare ahead of surgery on:
1. How to let you pets outside - long tie out for dogs, chair by door in order to sit down to attach lead to collar without bending over
2. How to fill food and water bowls
Do IT Yourself Option
Graceful Pets - Easy to Feed Pet Bowl with Handle https://amzn.to/2M1Dt4V
Kittykaddy Double Diner https://amzn.to/2EqmXHb
ARAD No More Bending Dual Pet Bowl https://amzn.to/2RXtVeX
3. How to clean a litter box
Yangbaga Metal Cat Litter Scoop with Deep Shovel and Long Handle https://amzn.to/36MRR97