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Car Change After Hip Op...Is It Needed..!!!!!!

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monkeypearl
monkeypearl

Hi to you all....

My first post on here, so be kind yep..lol,

Just wanted to ask a very straight forward question, to you all very nice folk. How did you find getting in and out of your motor after your op, would people say a car that is slightly of the higher  style..Say a suv type...

I’m looking to change my current car next year, was thinking ahead and thought to ask, did any of you feel a higher style car was better than getting into a lower style car...

Told you it was my first post..lol, will try to post little better as we get going....

Mega thanks for any help etc..

PJ

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  • Guest
    Guest monkeypearl

    Posted

    I have a Kia Rio automatic, I bought this after my op because my old Fiesta gave up the ghost and I love driving again now and have no botherf getting in and out. xx
  • gloriajoy
    gloriajoy monkeypearl

    Posted

    Good question!

    What car is my worry also!! I am  concerned that after surgery I may need picking up from hospital by my son. His car is a large 7 seat Volvo people carrier,(don't know the model) but I struggle to get into it even now prior to op.as the seats are really high.

    My own car is a Honda Jazz, would this be better?

    I am looking at all aspects of the thr process both before and after in hope of being well prepared.

    As I am old at 79 and live alone I need to consider all aspects of the procedure.

    I have become an avid reader of this excellent forum.All questions are answered with honesty and good humour by the lovely members of this hippy community and I thank everyone for that!!

    Still undecided

    Joy

     

    • linda72833
      linda72833 gloriajoy

      Posted

      If you have trouble getting in your son's car now, it will probably be even more difficult immediately post-op.  Can your son pick you up in your car?  Things are hard enough the first week after surgery.  Anything you can do to make it easier is a good thing.  Whatever you decide, I wish the the best of luck! 
  • barbara97222
    barbara97222 monkeypearl

    Posted

    Hi

    ive not had my op yet, but I am currently looking for a new car, as my Mini ( her name is Connie ) is dreadful to get out of, I literally slide out of her sideways. 

    Ive looked at and test drove several Suv, and they are so much easier to get in and out of. 

  • Loral
    Loral monkeypearl

    Posted

    I have a Focus and I just lifted my leg in the car. When I was in an SUV the climb in was more of a strain.
  • renee01952
    renee01952 monkeypearl

    Posted

    Hi PJ

    what a delightful topic ...

    I am assuming that you are pre-op THR surgery ... do you have a date scheduled yet? just curious -

    If I had a choice I would get me a Honda CRX type of SUV and automatic - 

    I have a Fiat seicento - tiny, low seats - pedals close together - manual shift - good Lord, so challenging - put a cushion on seat which made my knees hit the steering wheel - 

    getting in and out of my little cutie was so challenging - I am 26 days post op from 2nd THR - I am optimistic that now that I have 2 good hips, it will be a lot easier and can;t wait to drive again -

    anyway, have fun deciding which one to get and test drive - 

    big warm hug

    renee

    • ginger47520
      ginger47520 renee01952

      Posted

      I have Honda crv.I traded in my camery to get it. It just wonderful.no problems getting in or out.had lumbar support and I have leather seats and in the winter I can warn up the seats.lol
  • maggie93798
    maggie93798 monkeypearl

    Posted

    Mind you, if you want an excuse to buy a new car!
    • lyn000
      lyn000 maggie93798

      Posted

      ..........or an excuse your husband can't say no to!

      "Yes dear, they definitely said red, fast and a convertible. Easier to get in to you see ".

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