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Recovery After Hip Surgery: The First 24 Hours

Your journey to a pain-free life starts now! Here’s what to expect in the first 24 hours post-hip surgery:

🎯 Immediate Pain Relief: Many patients describe the hip pain vanishing instantly, replaced by mild surgical discomfort. High-dose pain relief like morphine is typically used initially but tapers down quickly, transitioning to paracetamol and anti-inflammatories within three days.

🎯 Getting on Your Feet: Surprisingly, you’ll be up and walking within 3-4 hours post-surgery! With assistance, you'll start on a frame or crutches and gradually progress. Some fit individuals might skip crutches altogether.

🎯 Hospital Stay: Most patients stay for 24-48 hours, but in some regions, same-day discharge is becoming common with proper home care.

🎯 Complication Awareness: While rare, monitor for signs of infection like redness, pain, or wound leakage. Follow your surgeon’s advice on movement restrictions to minimize risks, particularly for the first six weeks.

🎯 Focus on Healing: Avoid swimming or strenuous activities until your wound is fully healed (typically 3 weeks).

💡 Recovery is smoother than ever thanks to advanced techniques. By six weeks, most patients return to their active lifestyles!

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