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Hi. I just wanted to ask how long did it take before you could get out of the bed and sit up to stand up without anyone helping you with the operated leg? I believe the operated leg is extremely painful and stiff and sometimes the nurse or someone has to help lift/push it? What is the best way to try and move your operated leg on your own when trying to get on and off the bed? Also did anyone feel sleepy after pain meds?
Thank you in advance for your replies..
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tracy2364 Patel86
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chrishappy Patel86
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caroline46398 Patel86
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mary0606 Patel86
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once home I was alone so had to do it by myself, I did use a belt, in the early days to lift my leg....
and yes the drugs made me very sleepy...you need rest to heal so just go with the flow. Rest when you need to and walk around often..
sarah87162 Patel86
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To get back on the bed.
Have something like the belt of your dressing gown.
Put that under the foot of your operated leg and use it as a lever.
This is a trick one of the nurses told me when I was having trouble getting back onto the bed.
Hope this helps
Take care and keep in otuhc
Sarah
Patel86
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Wish you all the best with your continued recovery process as I know this is a very very long road to recovery.
Thank you guys.
gill77343 Patel86
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Get your mum an exercise sling that goes under the foot and comes up either side of the knee, she can also use this to help with her exercises.
invest in gel packs that you put in the freezer as this will also help her, if you can get two then you can alternative, get the ones that have their own little cover, as you must not use straight from freezer to bare skin.
try and get your mum into a routine, start with taking pain meds and then when they have kicked in, then do the exercises, after exercises elevate the leg and apply the ice pack and then she will need to rest.
it will be painful in the very beginning but with time it does get better, everybody heals at different times, but around the six week mark is where you start to turn the corner.
we wish you mum the best and if you ever need advice or just to talk we are here.
You may find that your mum is a bit tearful this is normal so is irregular sleeping, just to let you know in advance.
Gillian
caroline46398 Patel86
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patsyrose Patel86
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The strong meds do make you sleepy (I was on Tramadol), but so do the effects of the anaesthetic.
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