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A Tip for the Shower!

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anna65476
anna65476

Hi All,

I had my tkr on 8th September and things are going as expected!

We have a walk-in shower with no way of fixing any grab handles or other permanent supports. I'm very aware that I could so easily slip and maybe undo all the surgeon's good work.

So we bought a loo surround and put in the cubicle. I had a shower on the day after I got home. I can use the loo surround to hold on to - and still do - and I use it as a walking frame so I can move away from the shower-head to dry myself.

I hope this helps other people to enjoy a shower safely!

Anna x

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    I had a safety rail installed by Australian government road insurance due to my knees been stuffed due to being run over by a truck so not good I got run over but at least I pay for nothing ... Also hubby put down special tape in strips on the shower floor they have so much more grip than a mat that can slip and be dangerous.  My shower is too small for use of stools & chairs.

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