Scheduling surgery soon. Tips, timeline, recovery outlook advice needed
Finally have my life together enough to schedule my first hip surgery. I have bilateral FAI and tears. The right hip will go first. I’ve been dealing with this for over 4 years now and it’s time. Last year I reinjured and was in a flare for a good 6 months. Since then I’ve been seeing a personal trainer who has prior experience with this and have come back to a really good baseline and gained a lot of strength and fixing compensation patterns as much as I’m able. I still feel my limits and know I need to. I’m still terrified.
I’m living with my parents currently because I knew I needed surgery. How long has recovery been for anyone and what do I need to help this go as smooth as possible? Living at home is its own challenges and my goal is to move out on my own again but that’s where I’m not sure of timeline towards independence and how long until most felt normal. I know it’s a long recovery.
What else will I need? Is a recliner something I should look into? I think I have most other prep items ready to purchase based on other posts. Also, what about diet and Pt? I’ve lost a good amount of weight have good muscle gain and don’t want to gain weight back after working so hard.
I’m ready but terrified. I really didn’t want to put my life on hold but don’t have a choice since this has stopped me from a lot things (traveling, outdoor activities,etc.).
As always, thank you for the help!