Getting in and out of bath
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having My first Tkr on Saturday I have an over bath shower at home and wondered how others managed with this
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Posted , 15 users are following.
having My first Tkr on Saturday I have an over bath shower at home and wondered how others managed with this
0 likes, 23 replies
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lynn08926 sharon52158
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Strip washes or borrowing a family/friends walk-in shower.
Suggest you also invest in a non-slip rubber mat for safety.
PollyBB sharon52158
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caroline46398 sharon52158
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Can't get wound wet until fully healed so put a carrier bag around it or just have body washes . Get anti slip mat in the bath and if possible some grab rails. Otherwise if you're desperate go to a friend or family with a walk in shower. Better to be smelly than risk falling!
denise709 caroline46398
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It takes time and we are all different with varying backgrounds and levels of skills we bring to the table, levels of support, health issues, and our surgical experience - put them all together and then you have each of us - individually!. It is a journey!
martinarvelo sharon52158
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Annodoremouse sharon52158
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tess94652 sharon52158
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sharon52158 tess94652
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carol66249 sharon52158
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denise709 sharon52158
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You can order the chairs through Amazon
denise35025 sharon52158
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I did have my husband hovering in the background just in case, but after that first time, I felt confident enough to go it alone. There was nothing like the relaxation of that first bath - it worked wonders on my state of mind. It was about 10 days to 2 weeks before I tried the over bath shower, and by then the knee was bending enough to clamber in and out without too much trouble.
I'm 7 weeks post-op and have not regretted my TKR for more than the first 24 hours (if that). Best of luck, Sharon, and looking forward to hearing how you get on.
sharon52158 denise35025
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ruthie2673 sharon52158
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I guess it depends on your bath....I found that after 3 weeks I could sit on the edge of the bath and swing my legs over and in and actually have a soak in the bath. Getting out was a bit more difficult so I made sure the first time that my husband was nearby, but if your upper body strength is any good you can push yourself up with your arms and then bad leg out first.
Definitely need a non-slip mat in there and something non-slip on the floor as well.
It was bliss that first bath!
Tucks sharon52158
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sarah87162 sharon52158
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Sarah
sharon52158 sarah87162
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