Hip replacement in my near future

[lmpski]

Please, someone, tell me how I can get steps/exercise in with a bad hip.  I need to move, and I need to lose weight.  I hope to have hip replacement surgery in November of this year.

[Esya]

Do you have access to a swimming pool?

[lmpski]

Yes, the Y

[Dave001]

These are perfect questions for the team in your orthopaedic clinic. 

I'm sure the surgeon would like you to be as fit as possible before he meets you in the operating theatre. The orthopaedic nurses and physiotherapists will also want to see you make an uncomplicated recovery and return to normal function.

I don't mean to dismiss your question, but these fora are wonderful for generic health and fitness discussion, but for specific case advice, your own medical team should be the first port of call. 

The quality of advice you'll receive from strangers on the internet will be "variable". Do you want to trust your future health to someone you've never met with absolutely no way of verifying their credentials?

Best of luck with the surgery. 

[Esya · Accepted solution]

Awesome that you have access to a swimming pool. Being in the water takes pressure of the joints and makes it easier to move. I think this would be a great opportunity for exercising.

I also agree with @Dave001, while we try our best to help and have the best intentions, you will get the best advice from your doctors who have seen you in person and have your test results.

[WendyB]

I agree you will need to talk to your DR or your Physical Therapist when its time.

But I used a walker when I was allowed to walk. Now I use a cane.

I have a stationary bike at home as well and they told me to use that more than walking at first.

Its a long recovery for some so just be patience. Don't push it or you will just be back in there

Just dont expect to being doing a lot of exercise at first.

[SunsetRunner]

I had my hip replaced in Aug/15 and kicked myself for waiting so long. 

do the hip exercises to strengthen the hip muscles-this will make recovery much easier.  I managed to lose weight before surgery by following Atkins 20 and lost it without exercise.  If you need hip replacement I don't think you're capable of any kind of cardio and even walking a lot is going to be very painful (as I'm sure you know).  Are you using a cane?  Doing so properly makes a world of difference.

Once you get the new hip you can work on increasing steps-you'll be amazed at how much better you feel and how easy everything can be.