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Retirement Wisdom · Vol. 2
So You're Booked for a Bilateral Hip Replacement
Currently in production — release date to be announced.
About this book
An honest guide to double hip surgery.
Facing double hip surgery is daunting — and the gap between what medical professionals tell you and what you actually experience can feel enormous. This book is the honest, compassionate account that Belinda wishes someone had given her before her own bilateral hip replacement.
Written from personal experience, it covers everything from preparing your home and mindset before surgery, to navigating the hospital stay, managing pain and mobility, and finding your way through recovery — with warmth, humour, and hard-won practical wisdom.
- Written from real personal experience — not a clinical textbook
- Covers preparation, surgery day, hospital stay, and recovery
- Practical tips for home setup and mobility aids
- Honest about the emotional as well as physical journey
- Written with compassion for patients and their carers
Frequently asked questions
About the book
Who is this book written for?
Anyone facing a bilateral hip replacement — and their family members or carers — who wants an honest, personal account of what the experience is really like, beyond what surgeons and hospital brochures tell you.
Is this a medical book?
No — it's a personal account, written from lived experience. It complements medical advice but doesn't replace it. Think of it as the conversation with a friend who's already been through it.
When will the book be available?
The book is currently in production. Join the newsletter to be notified the moment it's released.
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