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hip replacement 2weeks ago

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claire97218
claire97218

hi I'm 34 and 2weeks tomorrow I had my right hip replacement, I'm doing ok, nurse came yesterday and took staples out, I'm desperate for a shower but not allowed to get dressing wet, it's a nightmare trying to have a full wash without actually going in shower, anyone got any advice on what I can do? thanks 

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  • Jodi-France
    Jodi-France claire97218

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    And have a bathmat just outside your shower so when you get out you are not stepping directly on the floor of the bathroom. A bathmat inside the shower and outside the shower.
    • claire97218
      claire97218 Jodi-France

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      hi I have my bath mat and shower mat all ready, I'm excited to have a shower, how sad, well it has been over 2 weeks. 
  • Jodi-France
    Jodi-France claire97218

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    I felt a little wobbly but I did it.

    Get your hair washed as quick as you can so if you feel wobbly you can finish up quick. Your first shower don't strive for a long one, as you may not feel secure for a long length of time.

    • claire97218
      claire97218 Jodi-France

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      I have a stool that goes in the shower so I will sit on that, but it won't be in there a long time as my legs ache easy, yes hair first. 
  • jennifer33063
    jennifer33063 claire97218

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    Hi had waterproof dressing so was showering the day after the op and every day after just make you feel a little better when your clean didn't have staples had one stitch and the rest was tape and the scar looks amazing
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