Hip replacement operation tips please

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My lovely Dad is finally having a hip replacement op this weekend. He's terrified and has left it far too long - he's in horrible pain and it's awful to see him struggling.

He's 65 and otherwise fit and healthy. He's a stubborn old fool though and thinks he'll be out of hospital in 2 days and back to his driving job in a fortnight.

Their house isn't ideal for recovery - no downstairs loo or bedroom.

So... any tips / experience? ?

Thanks all - I've not seen him today as I'm at work but am just off there now. I spoke to Mam earlier who said the swelling was going down and that he wasn't in so much pain which is good :)

She also said they had a right laugh getting dad into the shower - she fashioned a big nappy out of a recycling bag so as not to get his wound wet! dad's been short on laughter for months as he's just been in constant pain so it's great to see he's getting that back :)

Thanks again everyone.