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CHRISTMAS AND GRANDCHILDREN

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lynne72171
lynne72171

Speaking as the wife of  a 2 weeks down the line THR,  I seem to be going through all the anxieties and find everyone really helpful here.  So with two small great grandchildren, our granddaughter has asked us to her house for christmas day.  Bearing in mind all the uplifts on chairs/toilets is that safe?  He hasnt been out at all yet, but the weather is awful.  Taking a walk outside is one hurdle, but what about spending time in another house?  What is the safe time to abandon raised toilet seat etc?  It will be 6 weeks post op by then...He is doing okay and knee swelling gone down, but foot still tends to swell during the day. Staples out 3 days ago.    Thank you for your experience and thoughts.  I know everyone is different, but would still welcome views about christmas with grandchildren,.  By the way were are relatively young great grandparents!  though dont feel it at the moment...

 

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  • ginger54698
    ginger54698 lynne72171

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    I spent the weekend at my friends beach house at around 6 weeks- no raised toilet seats etc.. I did fine. It was pouring rain all weekend and there were several other people staying there with us- no kids- so it was cold and crazy and wet! But I did ok. He should be fine to go at 6 weeks!
  • Gaby21
    Gaby21 lynne72171

    Posted

    Hi I've been out at week 1&2 and managed without Loo seat. He'll be absolutely fine by 6 weeks. Go and enjoy! Sure u need the break too! My poor hubby is shattered & I'm 4 weeks PO ! Xx
  • lynne72171
    lynne72171

    Posted

    Thanks everyone..   Good to see all these positive comments.  We shall pack up everything as suggested and go!   He is already quite steady on one crutch so by then I'm sure will be fine . I think I am a bigger worrier than he is.  thanks you all
    • cathie38426
      cathie38426 lynne72171

      Posted

      The next few weeks are the ones where you see

      real improvement. You will be surprised day by day

      how better he will be. 2weeks is very soon after the

      op, now you've decided update us near to Christmas

      Day..

      Cathie

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