Getting down onto sun lounger after hip op
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hi everyone
I had my hip operation last year and haven't been on holiday since . Want to plan a holiday to the sun but thinking how will I get on as I won't be able to get down to a sun lounger.as they are so low down .
There must be lots of you out there that has had this thought and how did you get on . Love to hear some advice .
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rose0000 Suziemo
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I have been able to use sun loungers quite easily on my own, so I am sure you will be fine I worried initially but it was okay. Picnics were more a problem from the floor in the early days.
Enjoy your holiday!
auntiebeanie Suziemo
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dorothy04749 Suziemo
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Hi Suziemo
I found, if you are going on the beach, if you speak to the Beachboy and explain your situation, he maybe could provide you with a double/ extra cushion for your bed. Also, even after a year, ankles swell on aeroplanes and if you haven't done so already, ask for special assistance with your airline and tell them you cannot walk for long distances or up the stairs but can walk around the cabin. This will give you a head start with your first few days on holiday, rather than possibly being laid up whilst the swelling goes down. Also remember sand is the most difficult service to walk on, Great for physical exercise but dodgy on your balance for the first few days. Hope this helps regards dot
Cindybud Suziemo
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Hi, I'm really please that you have asked this question. I am four weeks post op and going away in October. It's something I really hadn't thought about. I will be keeping a close eye on your replies and thanks again for asking
jomary Suziemo
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renee01952 Suziemo
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how great to plan a vacation !!! and what wonderful tips from our fellow members ..
I always had problems with those sun loungers ....
big warm hug and enjoy planning
renee
Suziemo
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judith12644 Suziemo
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hazel14263 Suziemo
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Now that's a point suzie.
It is not easy . I have one in the garden and have worked out that a sudden flare up of pain was linked to my sunlounger !
It is not too bad getting into it but getting up is a bit hard and if I use it a lot I get some pain and groin pain . In fact getting up from all low areas is not simple any more . That's just my experience hopefully yours will be different and it's a small price to pay for a new hip x