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A weekend away?

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RosaLee
RosaLee

I have the chance to go away for a weekend with friends, staying in a friendly pub. It will be just over 3 weeks since my op so think I'll be okay for a car journey by then.   BUT ...my concern is the toilet!!

I don't really want to take a toilet seat as part of my luggage, but cant imagine it will be okay by then to use a 'normal' height loo!  

Has anyone else faced  this dilemma??

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  • lindabowles
    lindabowles RosaLee

    Posted

    Hi .  I went to visit family two weeks post op and although it was only for day, it was fine. Didn't find toilet a problem. Just make sure when sitting down to extend operated leg in front. Make sure you rest. And listen to your body. Enjoy and have fab time x
  • val14381
    val14381 RosaLee

    Posted

    Hi RosaLee.

    I'm 7 weeks post op & still find it difficult to use a normal height toilet. Even disabled loos are no better in fact sometimes they are lower but most have bars which you can hold onto. It may be better to take your raised seat with you just in case.

    Car journey should be ok if it's not too far but maybe stop & have a walk round if it's a long way.

    I hope you have a great time away, just don't overdo it.

     

    • RosaLee
      RosaLee val14381

      Posted

      Good point about stopping for a walk. Journey is about an hour and a half, so a coffee stop and walk around on route might be best.

      Thanks Val x

  • hilary02336
    hilary02336 RosaLee

    Posted

    Only a few weeks down the line for me but having to face the same situation in two weeks time.  Am definitely taking my toilet seat. It's not worth straining the new joint so soon.  Good luck with journey and plan toilet breaks to stretch back etc. 
  • mic71403
    mic71403 RosaLee

    Posted

    Hi

    Enjoy the trip...as Linda wrote you need to extend the op leg just like you do getting in/out of bed. Lucky as a guy l can pee standing up...but for poos normal loos were fine with care!

    Mic

    X

    • RosaLee
      RosaLee mic71403

      Posted

      Mmm... think men have the advantage here!

      x

  • ginny35168
    ginny35168 RosaLee

    Posted

    I am almost 12 weeks post op Rosa Lee and I still find it difficult to get up off a regular toliet seat.  I am still using the raised one.  May be worth bring it.  Have fun on your trip!  Ginny USA NJ
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