osuche,

The last time we had someone stay with us for an extended period was late last year when my brother in law had his shoulder replaced. Something I noticed with him, and which you may need to be sensitive to with your mother, is that he wanted to “put it to use” sooner than was recommended.

If her operation replaces the original joint with a steel and Teflon one as did BIL’s, then there is an initial recuperative period during which, while the bone grows around the pins which anchor the ends of the prosthetic, the new joint is delicate. If too much weight is placed upon the joint, the prosthetic can separate from the bone(s) in which it is embedded.

In BIL’s situation the recommended maximum weight for the fortnight following his release from hospital as 24 ounces. That is not much heavier than a full water glass. BIL wanted to resume normal use before he was supposed to, and Dearsweet had to repeatedly remind him that was AMA. I don’t want to extrapolate too far from his situation into your mom’s, as the prostheses, sex, age, etc. are different, but you may want to keep this in mind.

If she is confined to bed for any period, you might find it useful to provide internet access for her as a sedentary distraction. BIL enjoyed it while he was here.

Patience is a virtue.

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Eudaimonia