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Hip Surgery Favorites

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Socks/Shoes

 
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Love these shoes, bought them for a hip surgery to be hands-free but wore them walking 20k steps a day leading up to surgery. Super comfy!
Women's Siena - Black
 
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Got so many compliments on these and they were so much comfier than the hospital socks. I’ve been using these extensively since I got home to not slip while using crutches too.
Women's Pilates Grip Socks Non-Slip Polka Dot
 
Blue Steel Twist - Grip Socks
 
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Soft and very comfy, helps a bunch with swelling!
LEVSOX Alpaca Compression Socks Women 15-20 mmHg
 
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These were my favorite shoes to slip on in the hospital for moving short distances that needed more than just socks. These were also my favorite summer sandal pre-surgery—SO comfy! I got tons of compliments on these too in the Sepia/gold color comb...
Saturday Metallic Buckle Sandal

Necessities for comfort

 
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Literally the only way I was able to sleep comfortably the first 3-4 weeks.
MOON PARK 57" U Shaped Pregnancy Pillow Grey
 
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Helps so much with tight muscles or helping warm you up when you get cold from icing when trying to decrease swelling and inflammation!
PureRelief XL Heating Pad 12x24 - Charcoal
 
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Pricey, but WORTH IT! Has been saving my butt figuratively and literally, tried some cheaper ones that just weren’t cutting it.
C CUSHION LAB Pressure Relief Seat Cushion
 
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Nothing is worse than not being able to shower for a period of time, these were life savers.
Scrubzz Disposable Rinse Free Bathing Wipes - 25 Pack
 
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There’s only so much dry shampoo can do sometimes. A lifesaver before you can take a good shower.
No Rinse Shampoo Caps for Bedridden & Elderly
 
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I iced around the clock for the first two weeks or so, this helped more with the pain than many of my pain meds. Truly a must have for recovery.
Cold Therapy Machine for Hip Surgery Pain Relief
 
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Stays cold for a long time and the large size was great.
Chattanooga ColPac Reusable Gel Ice Pack 10x13.5
 
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Great for extra long (or short) hair, truly cuts my dry time in half from how absorbant this is
Umisleep XL Microfiber Hair Towel Grey
 
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Waterproof and great for covering incisions to shower
3M Tegaderm Transparent Dressing 4x4¾" 25/Box

Aids for Independence & Electronics

 
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I personally didn’t need this but the vast majority of people I know did and swear by this as a recovery must have.
HOMLAND Adjustable Toilet Seat Riser 400lb
 
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So helpful for more independence to carry things
FINPAC Crutch Accessories Bag, Water-Resistant Organizer
 
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A must for the hospital and post op at home
Durcord MFi 3Pack 10FT Lightning Cable
 
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A kit full of things to aid independence
10PCS Hip Kit Post Surgery for Seniors
 
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Leak free water bottle with straw allowed me carry on my own without spilling and helped me stay hydrated
BrüMate Era Flip 40oz Tumbler Leakproof Lid
 
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So helpful if you’re using a walker instead of crutches to carry things!
Dotday Foldable Walker Basket with Cup Holder
 
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A holy grail product. Post op I was on my phone so much and this was a must for being out and about and not wanting to carry a cord. Also used this a TON pre-op for travel or just keeping in my purse if I had some sort of electronic item that needed ...
VEGER Portable Charger for iPhone with Cables & Wall Plug
 
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One cable for all the things to make life easier
LISEN 240W USB C to Lightning 4-in-1 Cable

Vitamins/Supplements

 
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Really solid scar cream option
HealFast Silicone Scar Gel - Medical Grade
 
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Scar tape but make it ✨pretty✨ (we’re already going through enough lol)
Silicone Scar Sheets 1.6x60 Medical Grade
 
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So helpful for organizing vitamins and medications, this was amazing at keeping things in one place and being able to toss extra unneeded bottles that were just cluttering counters.
Travel Pill Organizer Bag with 14 Pouches
 
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Helps so much with the post op constipation
Traditional Medicinals Smooth Move Laxative Capsules - Organic Senna & Licorice, 50 Capsules
 
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Another must for surviving post op constipation
MiraLAX Laxative Powder, Gentle Relief, 7 Dose
 
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Always check with your doc, but Vit C can be great for nerve pain
Nature Made Vitamin C 1000 mg Tablets, 100 Ct
 
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Super important to keep nutrients up even if you’re not hungry, this can help!
Premier Protein 30g Chocolate Shake, 12 Pack
 
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Always ask your doc before use but this helped me so much with sleep.
Magnesium Glycinate 400mg, 180 Capsules
 
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Always check with your doc but can help support bone growth in conjunction with D3
NOW Vitamin K-2 100 mcg MK-4, 100 Veg Caps
 
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Always check with your doc but can help support bone growth
NatureWise Vitamin D3 5000IU, 360 Softgels

Best Post-Op Clothing

 
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Like Vuori at a quarter of the price, I bought one size up for extra comfort around my hip
ODODOS Women's Ultra Soft High Waist Shorts
 
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Extremely soft and comfy, very oversized, I sized down one and still had a lot of room
ODODOS Women's Oversized Ultra Soft Tee
 
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Very easy and cute to throw on
Sampeel Women's 2025 Casual Summer Sundress
 
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So soft and comfy, prevented pressure from being on my incision
Fruit of the Loom Women's 4pk Relaxing Comfort Boxer Brief Underwear- Colors May Vary 6
 
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Very soft and comfy and prevented excess pressure over incision
BAMBOO COOL Womens BoyShorts 5 Pack
 
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Lived in these wide leg sweats, 10/10
Halo Essential Wideleg Pant - Short – Java Heather
 
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I’ve been wearing these joggers for probably 6 years now and they still look like new. Worth the investment and were so comfy post op
Performance Jogger – Women's Velvet Violet DreamKnit™ Jogger