Helpful Hippie Newsletter Archive
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- March 2026In this newsletter, I’m celebrating the first anniversary of the Your Hip Journey email system by sharing inspiring “hippie” success stories and essential post-op tips. I’ve also included my latest recovery videos and resources to help you feel confident throughout your surgical experience.
- February 2026Happy Valentine’s and Chinese New Year! In this newsletter I share family memories, answers to hip surgery recovery questions about weight gain and email privacy, and offer encouragement for your personal healing journey.
- January 2026This issue summarizes 2025 wins: new YouTube channel, 10k subs, funny recovery tales, tips on resuming sports after THR and ways you can support my efforts to help one million hippies!
- December 2025In this Christmas issue, I (Santa Pete) encourage you to share my content with friends and family because you never know what little piece of information will impact their lives for the better. Sleep strategies pre- and post-op are discussed and I share my two latest YouTube Shorts on sleep strategies and a realistic healing timeline for hip replacement.
- November 2025This issue discusses how to minimize the risk of falls and other accidents after hip surgery which includes practicing some things before surgery. At 2.5 years out, my hip doesn’t limit holiday plans; a reader credits my videos for easing their anxiety prior to hip surgery. I share my latest YouTube Short reacting to Kris Jenner as she learns she will be able to walk immediately after hip replacement. I also share a video on my passion for fast cars!
- October 2025In this issue I answer a question about the wisdom of hosting Christmas 4-5 weeks after hip surgery and announce that Pete’s Hip Vlog is now available as a free podcast. A reader shares a testimonial about how Pete’s Hip Vlog helped them in their hip journey. I also share my latest YouTube Short discussing which approach is better for Total Hip Replacement and a video on how to lose weight regardless of your age.
- September 2025This issue provides guidance on returning to work after hip replacement and shares the latest pain management videos, introduces the new dedicated YouTube channel (@PetesHipVlog), and helpful links to recovery gear and other resources.
- August 2025The issue chats about post-hip surgery woes like lingering groin pain from nerve issues, fixable with NSAIDs, and getting your old femoral head for fun crafts. It shares mixed recovery stories and resources for managing pain, hiking before and after hip replacement and a video from my other channel where I share how you can replicate the best investment I’ve ever made.
- July 2025This inaugural issue addresses thigh pain setbacks six months after hip replacement—recommending a video on avoiding them—and clarifies that total hip replacement is major surgery despite quick hospital stays. It includes a recovery roadmap, a lighthearted yet informative Playdoh surgery video, and suggestions for essential recovery gear.