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Toilet seat raisers?

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kel40
kel40

Hi i am now approx 8wks post op and feel able enough to stop using the toilet raisers.is there a set no of weeks you should use them before stopping or is it when you feel ready?

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  • linda81469
    linda81469 kel40

    Posted

    Good morning! As long as you have no precautions like no bending past 90 degrees and your able to support yourself to get up off seat, as some toilets can be really low. Then you should be good to go!! Hugs 🤗 LD

  • kaye74204
    kaye74204 kel40

    Posted

    I tried without for a few days at about 6 weeks before deciding I no longer needed it, then returned it much to my partners plesaure!
  • herse
    herse kel40

    Posted

    Hi. I stopped using at 6 weeks so I guess it is when you feel ready to stop using the raised seat. Good luck !
  • hope4cure
    hope4cure kel40

    Posted

    When your doc says you don't need to follow all the restrictions anymore is usually around 6-8 weeks. 

  • julie49207
    julie49207 kel40

    Posted

    Hi Kel

    I waited until I saw Consultant first 7 week post op. He told me to use till 12 weeks .

    Regards Julie

  • julie40975
    julie40975 kel40

    Posted

    I lowered mine after about 6 weeks going down a notch each week on the bottom rung so to speak. Think doing it gradually is a good option just to be on the safe side.

    Julie

  • kimberley38758
    kimberley38758 kel40

    Posted

    Hi, I don't think that there is a set time because everyone heals differently.  As long as you can get up and down without any issues, you shouldn't need the raisers anymore.  Glad to hear you are doing wellsmile

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