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Early Birthday Present

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Hailea
Hailea

Hi everyone

After seeing so many posts on here saying how much having a recliner has helped so many with recovery and comfort I have bought myself one.

So I have a question. Did any of you have to raise it on chair rasiers or did you find you didn't have to ?

Here is a pic of the one I have bought. Got a great deal. It was priced at £400 and I got it for £120 in a sale.

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  • maggie93798
    maggie93798 Hailea

    Posted

    You will need to check the height of the chair against the measurement from the back of the knee to the floor. The chair measurement should be the greater, if not you will need to raise the chair. Check with the hospital that helped you with the aids first time round. If they are not still in place you will be getting them again
    • Hailea
      Hailea maggie93798

      Posted

      Hi Maggie

      Yes everything that was in place from my last op is still in place they know I am coming in for the saecond op so just left everything with me.

       

  • laura85375
    laura85375 Hailea

    Posted

    Wow, what a  bargain! As regards chair raisers it all depends how high the seat is and how long your legs are.  As you lower yourself into the seat are you close to or beyond your 90degrees.  I thought mine was high enough but when a friend saw me falling into it she insisted that I have someone raise it.  A good friend managed to screw the metal runners underneath onto a wooden platform.  I'm 5'8" and have fairly long legs so this has been fabulous for me. 

    When will it arrive? 

    X

    • Hailea
      Hailea laura85375

      Posted

      Hi Laura.

      I thought it was a bargin I couldn't miss. I am 5' 10" and long legs too.

      I am thinking of building a platform for it out of some 4" x 2" wood and some spare non slip decking boards. I think that will be more stable than raisers.

      It is due to be delivred in 10 days. Just in time for my second op. I might find things more comfortable this way and can control any swelling better maybe.

       

  • christine86413
    christine86413 Hailea

    Posted

    After taking the measurements I was advised to buy a booster cushion rather than raise the chair itself as raising it could cause damage to your chair. I found this an easy option. In fact ended up getting another for dining room chairs as got fed up of trying to transport the cushion from room to room when also on crutches. They can be bought quite cheaply on Amazon/eBay and have really proved to be a massive help.
    • Hailea
      Hailea christine86413

      Posted

      Hi Christine

      Having had a close look at the base. I was thinking of building a solid platfom for it instead of raisers at each corner. Doesn't sound safe to do that. I have some 4" x2" wood and some spare non slip decking boards I can use. I will see what the chair is like when it arrives and if I have to raise it which is more than likely. I will paint the wood black so it blends in and see how it goes.  I built a platform for the loo the Occupational therapist left here for me so I will just do the same on a bigger scale.. Thanks for the info on a booster cushion I might get one of those too .

    • laura85375
      laura85375 christine86413

      Posted

      Yes Christine, booster cushions are great. I take mine when visiting friends (along with the loo seat in a bag ☺️). I have found raising the chair that I spend most of my time in to be better though do that arms, back support and head are all still in a good position. Not everyone has this option but my lovely friend did it for me. Have tried to attach pic but can't see how to do it. Will persevere.
    • Hailea
      Hailea laura85375

      Posted

      Hi Laura

      To attach a pic look at top right of  the box you put your message in. You will see 4 boxes. Click the furthest on the right and you can add a picture straight from your desk top.. Hope that helps. :-)

  • juliet_81364
    juliet_81364 Hailea

    Posted

    Great chair , I want one it looks very comfy! 

    Jx

    • Hailea
      Hailea juliet_81364

      Posted

      Hi Juliet

      If you really want one. PM me and I will give you the details.x

    • juliet_81364
      juliet_81364 Hailea

      Posted

      Hey Hailea!

      You're very kind. I'm girl on benefits at the moment so you've inspired me to sell my hospital bed I had for early recovery to raise funds for a good chair. I can manage flat out on my sofa though now so am lucky to have options

      Jx

    • Hailea
      Hailea juliet_81364

      Posted

      Ok no problem. I hope you find one when you are ready to buy. x
  • Georgie11
    Georgie11 Hailea

    Posted

    Flashy!! Looks super comfortable.cool
    • Hailea
      Hailea Georgie11

      Posted

      Hi Georgie

      I can't wait to try it out. Should help with quite a few issues I had with the first hip.

  • renee01952
    renee01952 Hailea

    Posted

    I wish I had space for one !!! congratulations ... when is your birthday ? is it electric or manual ? does it vibrate ? massage? does it come with a little man? 

    love it hailea .... you are doing good girl ... 

    • Hailea
      Hailea renee01952

      Posted

      Hi Reenee

      Thank you. You may get a place one day where you could get one. My Birthday is in the First week of September. 

      The chair is manual and no Sadley there are no bells and whistles. But I am not bothred as long as I can be comfortable and it helps with the next hip and any swelling I may get. That is all that matters.

      By the way new pain killers working a treat. Not been in any pain for 48 hours so hoping it will be the same for at least the next 4 weeks and then I will be in for my second hip aftermy next consultation on August 27th when my surgeon comes back from annual leave. So no more " I am in pain or something is wrong posts " redface  cheesygrin

    • laura85375
      laura85375 Hailea

      Posted

      Hi Hailea 

      Therapists often advise against manual chairs in the early months for 2 reasons.  When you pull the lever to put it up some chairs can pop out abruptly.  Be careful with this.  And then, in order to put it down, again with some chairs, you have to push with your legs. Some people on this forum have other people in the house that can push it down for them.  You are right that when you are in it, and it is up, you will be very comfy.  Just please be careful with reclining it. 

    • Hailea
      Hailea laura85375

      Posted

      Hi Laura

      Well I was not aware of this I am almost 4 months post op and have not seen a therapist since two days before leaving the ward. I see my first one on Monday. Not that I will be able to do much probably because my right hip is so bad. But it is only an assesment to see if they will deffo be giving me hydro therapy. but because they have taken so long by the time they give me my first lesson I will probably be in having the other hip done any way. rolleyes I have two people at home to help me out if I need it. So that isn't an issue. I am also very cleaver with my crutches and I have a lot of upper body streanth. I keep saying to everyone it is my legs that are messed up the rest of me is fine.lol Thank you for the warning.

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