Early Birthday Present
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Hi everyone
After seeing so many posts on here saying how much having a recliner has helped so many with recovery and comfort I have bought myself one.
So I have a question. Did any of you have to raise it on chair rasiers or did you find you didn't have to ?
Here is a pic of the one I have bought. Got a great deal. It was priced at £400 and I got it for £120 in a sale.
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maggie93798 Hailea
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Hailea maggie93798
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Yes everything that was in place from my last op is still in place they know I am coming in for the saecond op so just left everything with me.
laura85375 Hailea
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When will it arrive?
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Hailea laura85375
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I thought it was a bargin I couldn't miss. I am 5' 10" and long legs too.
I am thinking of building a platform for it out of some 4" x 2" wood and some spare non slip decking boards. I think that will be more stable than raisers.
It is due to be delivred in 10 days. Just in time for my second op. I might find things more comfortable this way and can control any swelling better maybe.
christine86413 Hailea
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Hailea christine86413
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Having had a close look at the base. I was thinking of building a solid platfom for it instead of raisers at each corner. Doesn't sound safe to do that. I have some 4" x2" wood and some spare non slip decking boards I can use. I will see what the chair is like when it arrives and if I have to raise it which is more than likely. I will paint the wood black so it blends in and see how it goes. I built a platform for the loo the Occupational therapist left here for me so I will just do the same on a bigger scale.. Thanks for the info on a booster cushion I might get one of those too .
laura85375 christine86413
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Hailea laura85375
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To attach a pic look at top right of the box you put your message in. You will see 4 boxes. Click the furthest on the right and you can add a picture straight from your desk top.. Hope that helps. :-)
juliet_81364 Hailea
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Jx
Hailea juliet_81364
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If you really want one. PM me and I will give you the details.x
juliet_81364 Hailea
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You're very kind. I'm girl on benefits at the moment so you've inspired me to sell my hospital bed I had for early recovery to raise funds for a good chair. I can manage flat out on my sofa though now so am lucky to have options
Jx
Hailea juliet_81364
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Georgie11 Hailea
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Hailea Georgie11
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I can't wait to try it out. Should help with quite a few issues I had with the first hip.
renee01952 Hailea
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love it hailea .... you are doing good girl ...
Hailea renee01952
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Thank you. You may get a place one day where you could get one. My Birthday is in the First week of September.
The chair is manual and no Sadley there are no bells and whistles. But I am not bothred as long as I can be comfortable and it helps with the next hip and any swelling I may get. That is all that matters.
By the way new pain killers working a treat. Not been in any pain for 48 hours so hoping it will be the same for at least the next 4 weeks and then I will be in for my second hip aftermy next consultation on August 27th when my surgeon comes back from annual leave. So no more " I am in pain or something is wrong posts "
laura85375 Hailea
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Therapists often advise against manual chairs in the early months for 2 reasons. When you pull the lever to put it up some chairs can pop out abruptly. Be careful with this. And then, in order to put it down, again with some chairs, you have to push with your legs. Some people on this forum have other people in the house that can push it down for them. You are right that when you are in it, and it is up, you will be very comfy. Just please be careful with reclining it.
Hailea laura85375
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Well I was not aware of this I am almost 4 months post op and have not seen a therapist since two days before leaving the ward. I see my first one on Monday. Not that I will be able to do much probably because my right hip is so bad. But it is only an assesment to see if they will deffo be giving me hydro therapy. but because they have taken so long by the time they give me my first lesson I will probably be in having the other hip done any way. I have two people at home to help me out if I need it. So that isn't an issue. I am also very cleaver with my crutches and I have a lot of upper body streanth. I keep saying to everyone it is my legs that are messed up the rest of me is fine. Thank you for the warning.