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12 Weeks since THR

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clive33739
clive33739

Hi

It’s now 12weeks since my posterior left hip replacement and I have been sleeping on my right side with a cushion between my knees since week 6-

My Surgeon advised to use the precautions until the 3 month stage so I just wanted to check with others is it totally safe to stop using the cushion between my knees

Thanks in advance

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  • RichardKen
    RichardKen clive33739

    Posted

    Dear Clive

    I think stopped at four weeks or so. I'm now at four months and dong well but some strange issues in the last few days for no reason I'm aware of!

    Cheers Richard

  • sandra67350
    sandra67350 clive33739

    Posted

    Hi Clive

    I am at week 8 and don't use pillow now as it was disappearing through the night anyway. I do get a better nights sleep. I actually turn right over so I'm almost on my stomach and ensure knee of operated leg is pointing outwards as it lays on the mattress. This tends to keep me steady in same position.

    If you feel confident enough I can't see any harm in it especially as you're at the point they advised anyway.

    Sandra

  • linda81469
    linda81469 clive33739

    Posted

    Good Friday morning Clive33739!  Im a year and one month out and still use my pillow!!   I was using a pillow before surgery so I'm used to it.  I was very fortunate and my hubby bought a special pillow for me that's the length of my length and I personally can't be with out it!  Wishing you all the best and God's blessings to you for a speedy recovery and healing.  Hugs 🤗 Linda 

    • Anne68156
      Anne68156 linda81469

      Posted

      Linda, do you have trouble turning over when you use the body pillow?  I just use a regular pillow and it makes it very difficult to change sleeping positions.
    • linda81469
      linda81469 Anne68156

      Posted

      I have trouble rolling over to the operated side still.  This leg pillow my husband got me rolls with me I really don't have an issue it.   It's a firm foam pillow that also has a strap across it so you can put your leg through it and it doesn't get away from you.  Although I don't use it.   But I love this pillow.   Hugs 🤗 Linda

  • Pjb140
    Pjb140 clive33739

    Posted

    Hi,all my precautions were dropped at six weeks (posterior op) and have been sleeping on any side i want to since,you may feel a bit strange at first but you will soon get back into it .
  • michael11283
    michael11283 clive33739

    Posted

    Clive

    I've been sleeping on my side for a while now without pillows between legs and I'm 9 weeks post op.

    Mike

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