Our medical panel has put together a concise list of do's and don'ts to help you following hip replacement surgery.
Do 
Continue the exercises taught to you.
Sit on a firm high chair with arms
Keeep a pillow between your legs at night to stop you crossing them
Get in and out of bed as you were taught by the Physiotherapist
Slowly increase your mobility and endurance
Use a pillow between your knees when you are allowed to lie on your side after six weeks
Don't
Try not to cross your legs or ankles
Bend your operated leg more than 90 degrees in the first six weeks after your operation
Sit in very low chairs in the first six weeks after your operation
Lie on your side for at least six weeks after your operation
Sit with your legs down for long periods
Twist the operated leg when walking or turning
Sit on the floor or in the bottom or a bath up to twelve weeks after the operation
Drive until six weeks after your operation
