Female urinals after THR
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Dear All. Yet another question which I forgot to ask at Joint School today (doh!). Have any of you tried, or for that matter ever used, a female urinal to save energy and time after THR? I ask because I saw them in the Ableworld shop and wondered how handy one would be. (Not talking about a 'She-Wee but a proper urinal for gals). Be interested to know any experience of one and would it push the hip out sideways too much? Oh, how complicated but I'm fairly sure I'll get some uncomplicated answers!
As usual thanks in advance.
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marg6910_-_NI Amnesia3637
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crissy_wissy Amnesia3637
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Had a raised loo seat at home and a frame that fits around the loo so you can lever yourself up...still using it now as its easier !!
marg6910_-_NI crissy_wissy
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juliette39133 Amnesia3637
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Jodi-France Amnesia3637
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I simply grabbed the handle and lifed myself up while the staff slid the bedpan under me. It was uncomfortable with my newly operated hip to use the bedpan, but you manage. What is especially important is that they don't leave you sitting on the pan and not come back. Most nurses aids I convinced to stay there until I was done. I used the bedpan from Thursday through Monday morning.
I found that the IV was really important and made me pee a lot, however that urinating is what eliminates the anestesia from your body.