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hi....10 weeks post op and think it poor the lack of information for practical timescales we are given.....thank goodness for internet
so........when has anyone got in bath tub???? its what i really misss...a big, hot, bubble bath 😁😁😁
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melaruse margaret71552
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Hi Margaret,
I think it was around 6 weeks for me, but boy was it awkward getting in and out! If you feel okay with the concept of getting in and out, go for it!
Good luck,
Melanie
1 year post THR R lateral, awaiting referred revision. consult
Cyndey margaret71552
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HI Margaret
I was told to do whatever I am comfortable with, the internet is very useful but I wouldnt take too much notice of the things you can do. Everybody recovers at different speeds some slower than others! I am able to get in the shower and like you would love to get in the bath with my bubbles and candles, but i would be scared to get in the bath in case I couldnt get out! unless you have someone there to assist you if you did get stuck! I am on my own so cant take any chances, I would hate to slip and undo all thats been done! I am 73 which is not like being 53 however i did go to a spa the other day and managed to get in hot tub, getting in carefully and had to be assisted getting out. Please be careful I would ask your physio or doctor first take care
Cyndey
PierinaAnn margaret71552
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I miss my baths to, even shower is over the bath. I am going to try shower soon but dont think I can risk a bath just yet. I am just over 7 weeks.
margaret71552 PierinaAnn
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me too and l think i managed at 5/6 weeks leading with non operated leg and holding onto basin as it beside bath.....oh the joy as up till then it had been flannels in the sink the old fashioned way hahaha ........good luck xx
Cyndey margaret71552
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cheers you too I will be back to flannels next week as i am having second hip done
Cyndey PierinaAnn
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THATS NOT GOOD PLEASED I HAVE SEPARATE SHOWER. I was stying at a hotel recently and shower was over bath so i used showers by the pool and sauna BE CAREFUL
melaruse margaret71552
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I think I actually barrel-rolled out of the tub, skittered on all fours with op leg extended to the dry part of the floor, and pulled myself up. A lake on the bathroom floor after, but Swan Lake it wasn't! So worth the hassle!
PierinaAnn Cyndey
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I will, I will only do it if I feel comfortable as surgeon still doesnt want me to to bend or twist still. I actually got towels on the floor this morning and used the hand held shower just to get the feeling of using the shower!
PierinaAnn margaret71552
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Hi Margaret,
Have you managed to have that bath yet??
I finally got a step to get into the bath, so I could use the shower. Then I found eventually I could get down into a bath tub of hot water and bubbles!!!
Ann
Rocketman_SG6UK margaret71552
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In the UK here, but I think we are advised at least 6 weeks, longer if the wound doesn't heal well or if you have small holes where staples are removed.
margaret71552 Rocketman_SG6UK
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im in Scotland and had review at 5 weeks, told i could drive, use certain gym equipment, no swimming so go with your body and see you in one year.....hmmmm
Rocketman_SG6UK margaret71552
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Every bit of advice is different, wherever you go. You'd have thought we would all get the same advice, wouldn't you?
margaret71552 Rocketman_SG6UK
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i have googled so much cutting off top and bottom and going down the middle haha
yvonne02773 margaret71552
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I'm also longing for a good deep soak. I was given a bath board which was great for showering - mine is over the bath. Following advice I also bought one of those non slip suction mats. Not very elegant to look at but works. i had a small grab handle fitted so I'd feel safe when standing. Definitely recommend all three items. Now just need to pluck up the courage to lower myself into the bath!
Cyndey yvonne02773
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you have the same as me exactly and like you hoped to pluck up the courage! its going to be a while now thats for sure having my second hip done next week LOL
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