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I just thought I would start this as mary-ellen asked for some tips - she is going in for her op very soon:-
I will kick it off by saying some things that I did.
My hubby brought a bed down for me so I didn't have to climb.
We bought toilet seat risers for each loo - they are not expensive.
I had a table by me with everything I needed - meds, books, water etc
I made a chart for timing my meds - You may find you are a bit drowsy with all the pain relief and what you don't want to do is over/under dose. I ticked it off as I took each med.
I had extra surgical stockings so I always had clean ones as you need to change them every day.
There - that's a start and I am sure lots of people will come up with more. I will think more, but at the mo I am in the middle of making fish pie
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tracey59320 ElaineA
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Stock pile of magazines and or DVD's or things to keep you occupied while you are resting up.
Scar serum of some sort for after your incision is healed.
kathryn42410 ElaineA
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A bag to carry across your body as you can't use your hands when walking with sticks.
Jogging bottoms and shorts as you struggle to wear much else.
Things to keep you entertained through the night. They help you get over the panic at being awake on the couch from 3am.
I used a rolled up bed sheet/bath towel around the bottom of my foot. I held each end in my hands and gently bent and straightened the leg to get it going.
That's enough off me....I reckon I could go on all day x
ElaineA
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Lots of distraction stuff as I think someone has mentioned.
Bio oil or baby oil ready for when the dressing comes off.
Will you have someone at home. I suggest if possible you have someone for two weeks, you will need their help and lots of hugs.
ElaineA
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A plastic sheet or a tea tray to do the bend of the knee when you sit on the side of the bed. Put your foot on it and move your leg gently back and forward to encourage the bend - they will show you this at the hospital.
pam1313 ElaineA
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Alcohol.........only wen off medication!!
ElaineA pam1313
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lou1962 ElaineA
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take up all rugs,so you dont trip..
Have plenty of ready meals,so you can just pop them in the micro.
Have a foot stool to raise your leg/or a recliner is good to have.
I found it helpful to buy a leg lifter off Amazon,only a couple of pounds,but a god send.
Bio-Oil for your scar when its healed
and good luck..xx
tracey59320 lou1962
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The raised toilet seat is also an excellent idea, wish i had gotten one those!
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ElaineA tracey59320
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tracey59320 ElaineA
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ElaineA
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I had no idea about the leg-lifter Lou! I will look into that as I will eventually be having the other knee done!
jackie78227 ElaineA
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elainey19669 ElaineA
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I also found a big bag that you can put over your shoulder to carry things like phone, meds and other bits and pieces in from one room to another as it's hard to carry things whilst walking with two sticks.
ElaineA elainey19669
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caroline46398 ElaineA
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Non slip shower mat. I also had a litter picker which was great for picking things up off floor when couldn't bend.
Ice bags and a flask for having drinks if on own useful too.
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