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Raj125
Raj125

Hi.  Can anyone advise what height your seating and toilet should be after thr?

I’ve just measured and all mine is btw 

17-18 inches.    

Operation in November and even after reading up on so much information still concerned about issues like dislocation,

How to sleep etc!   

Thanks 

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  • clare83752
    clare83752 Raj125

    Posted

    Hi I had someone come round from the hospital and measure all mine I was given a toilet seat and told to put cushions on an arm chair as long as your hip is at 90 degrees and your knee is not higher then your hip then u will be ok
    • Raj125
      Raj125 clare83752

      Posted

      Thanks Clare.  

      I’ll be glad when it’s all over. 

  • auntiebeanie
    auntiebeanie Raj125

    Edited

    HI Raj, it depends on your height as well. Do you have joint School to go to? They Occupational therapist willlook at the height of everything and you height and then will say what you need. I ended up with raised frame over loo as had nothing to hold onto to push up. I am 5ft 3in. My armchair was fine. I had changed it due to having difficulties getting out of my old one. My bed is high and that was fine. They gave me a perch stall which was useful too. They can give you blocks for your chair/bed to to go on if necessary. The soxon is fantastic to get your socks etc on. I would recommend you purchase a long handle shoe horn. Makes a difference getting shoes on. With sleep depends on approach. If it's posterior usually 6 weeks on your back sleeping which for me with a back problem was hell. Your surgeon will tell you. I had to wait 6 weeks before laying on my side with pillow between my legs. I used a rolled up towel in the hollow of my back when laying on back. I won't lie that was the worse part for me not sleeping properly. I used to make sure I had a drink and snack beside me so if I woke up and couldn't sleep I would read. Good luck with the op a whole new life awaits you.

    • Raj125
      Raj125 auntiebeanie

      Posted

      Hi, I went to pre op assessment which was very helpful but it was a few months ago. 

      I guess anxiety has kicked in as I’m worried

      About sleeping, sitting and bathing.  

      Thank you

  • Happy21
    Happy21 Raj125

    Posted

    Hello Raj this was discussed both times with myself at my pre med. they asked me to measure from the back of my knee down to the floor and then they advised what height my bed, chair etc needed to be. I was supplied with a raised toilet seat, grab stick and long handled shoe horn to help around the house and my husband had to raise the chair with wooden blocks as our furniture is quite low.  I was initially advised to use pillows to make the chair a more comfortable height however I found that having sat on them for a while they became quite flat.   You will be advised to sleep on your back however my physio also told me to try on my stomach which I didn’t personally find very comfortable.  The plus side of all of this is you will eventually be pain free and enjoy your life again.  Good luck with the operation in November. 
    • Raj125
      Raj125 Happy21

      Posted

      Hi.

      I’ve purchased a few items that the hospital told me about.   They will issue me with other items I will need.   I guess just getting anxious 

      About how to sit, sleep etc but physio will go through it again.   Thank you. 

  • sandra67350
    sandra67350 Raj125

    Posted

    Hi Raj

    I was given a form to put down height measurements of my chair, toilet and bed plus type of home how many stairs etc. They they arrange all necessary equipment for you like raised toilet seat. At pre op assessment they tell you about restrictions and how to sleep etc and remind you whilst in hospital. Also physio goes through how to get on and off bed, chair and toilet and getting in and out of car. If they don't then pre op and whilst in hospital is the time to ask as your instructions will be in relation to method used for your particular op.

    You'll be fine if you follow instructions and remember to rest a lot as well.

    Good luck

    Sandra

    • Raj125
      Raj125 sandra67350

      Posted

      Hi 

      Thank you, I’m slightly anxious I guess. 

      I’ve had the form put measurements down

      Etc and realise I will need extra equipment now.   I will definitely be asking lots of questions.  Thank you.  

  • jomary
    jomary Raj125

    Posted

    Sitting height -loo and chair (allow for cushion sinking) need to be at least the height of the crease in in the back of the knee when you bend it. or slightly more. You can get toilet seats in various depths to add to the exisitng one and I found one with a lid which is useful. Instructions may say remove the exisitng seat but I found that not necesary if it was all put up against the cistern. With soft chairs make sure they don't slope back too much so you lose the 90 degrees.  in the car a wedge shape cushion is a great help to level out the seat. it depends where you are as to whether these things are checked or supplied before your op.- its too late to ask in hospital. Shoes with velcro fastenings are useful and look at the video on youtube of how to put on compression stockings the easy way using a plastic bag.

    • Raj125
      Raj125 jomary

      Posted

      Hi thank you, 

      I completely forgot about compression stocking.   Thank you 

  • renee01952
    renee01952 Raj125

    Posted

    Hi Raj, 

    warm welcome to the hippies forum ...

    of course you are anxious - we all were ... this forum is really great ... we come together here in all stages and ages on this journey ...

    You already received great responses and tips -

    for more information you can also go to the website created by one of the forum members -

    https://patient.info/forums/discuss/thr-useful-resources- then scroll all the way to 487147  "A Layman's guide .."

    by Graham aka Rocketman --

    and of course, come back here any time - you are not alone !

    big warm hug

    renee

    • Raj125
      Raj125 renee01952

      Posted

      Thanks Renee.  My operation is in November but also suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. 

      How soon can you shower properly and is it best to get nighties to wear. 

      Hospital only send you home in compression stocking but I want to buy another pair too.  

      Thanks. 

  • Gillycabreras
    Gillycabreras Raj125

    Posted

    Hi, Im having a non cemented total hip replacement in 5 days time...please help! The top of my bed mattress is 27 inches high from the floor...I NEED TO KNOW if this is ok? Or is it too high..?

    Its been a real rush , only 2 wks since notice of last minute slot for my op, and i'm desperately trying to prepare without panic...i cannot find the information anywhere online.....i'm 5'3" tall BTW.. Hope someone can advise, if it needs lowering, i can get someone to do it tomorrow...but not after that..please help if you can...thanks

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