DO NOT lie on unoperated side without pillows between legs
Guidelines for sexual activity after your hip replacement:
After hip replacement, you need to observe certain precautions when you begin sexual activity at 4 to 6 weeks after surgery.
Do Not position legs in any extreme positions, especially when force (weight) is being applied from any direction.
Do Not bend hips past a right angle (90 degrees) or bend backwards.
Do Not turn your legs inward or outward.
Do Not cross your legs.
Do Not lift your pelvis while lying on your back after hip replacement, as this may cause the prosthesis to dislocate.
Your primary care physician should be consulted in advance for chronic problems, such as heart conditions, thyroid problems or diabetes. After surgery, it is common for your blood pressure to be lower than usual. You may not need to take your blood pressure medicine when you first arrive home. However, as you recover and become more active, your blood pressure may need to be controlled with medication again. Your primary care physician may need to monitor your blood pressure once you return home. If you develop a cold, flu, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, contact your primary care physician. If you are unsure which doctor to call, contact your surgeon's office to be directed to the proper source.
