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I have just (finally!) booked my operation, 16th of October..

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rose0000
rose0000

I feel sick to my stomach. But I am going to do it, and I am going to get my life back.

Just read through the threads, and can not find anything linked to cars.

We have a range rover that is really high to get into, will I manage after the operation to come home? Or do I need a step? Or try and arrange another car.

I am not busy telling myself I could struggle on for another 6 months, feeling worried.  

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  • RossshireBuffUK
    RossshireBuffUK rose0000

    Posted

    Others may tell you differently, but my experience is that you will be quite unable to get into a high car with any ease, even with a step.  Borrow a friend's low car to get you home?

    Good luck.

    • rose0000
      rose0000 RossshireBuffUK

      Posted

      Thank you given the huge response, we will definitely think of another way. Desperate to come home and I am not even there yet! Just planning my escape with precison! 
  • shirley17649
    shirley17649 rose0000

    Posted

    Hi Rose,

    Well done. Hope the op goes well for you.

    The high car is a no-no as far as I am concerned.

    So is a low car too!

    If need be you could get a friend to pick you up or maybe a taxi driver who is disabled-friendly, if you see what I mean. There are some really kind taxi drivers around in my experience.

    Hugs

  • patricia05232
    patricia05232 rose0000

    Posted

    In my area you can pre-book an ambulance to take you home. They will make sure that you're okay.
    • rose0000
      rose0000 patricia05232

      Posted

      Just got a quote £800!!!!!!! I asssume champagne and chauffeurs come with it at that price!!!
  • christine86413
    christine86413 rose0000

    Posted

    Hi Rose better too high, than too low, but depends on your height.put a plastic carrier bag on the seat and get in bottom first, then keeping then operated leg as straight as possible, slide round on the plastic bag, it makes it easier to manoeuvre yourself in being slipped slippery.good luck with the op and look forward to a better life.
    • diannec
      diannec christine86413

      Posted

      Remember to pull it out once you are in of your driver needs to break hard you will slide forward sharply .. Not good.. My car is quite low.. Seat back as far as poss, recline it a little bum first then both legs together ( like a lady) keep leg straight if need be rest your leg on something like a small bag or folded towel just so it don't sit too low for comfort I had a two hour drive home so this helped
    • rose0000
      rose0000 diannec

      Posted

      My drive is similar to yours, somewhat dreading the obstacle course in the efforts to get to my own bedroom, but thought some pre planning might help. Thank you for your reply it is so helpful to know.
  • lyn000
    lyn000 rose0000

    Posted

    Hi Rose,

    I wouldn't try to climb into a range rover!

    My Yaris with a cushion on the seat and a bin liner on top of that to help swivel in and out is good for me and I am 5'6 ".

    • rose0000
      rose0000 lyn000

      Posted

      Gone completely off the idea of going home in the rr after reading these posts, so glad I asked, thank you for your reply! 
  • Loral
    Loral rose0000

    Posted

    I would not go home in a Range Rover, uncemented hip, stiff and sore, try to have someone pick you up in a car.
    • rose0000
      rose0000 Loral

      Posted

      I agree, just organising it now x Thank you
  • CanadianGirl
    CanadianGirl rose0000

    Posted

    A physio or OT should be able to teach you how to get into a higher vehicle. At your pre surgery hip class, I would mention what type of vehicle you have and see what they say. Good luck.
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