How soon can I have a bath ?
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I am week 6 , hip revision and desperate to get in the bath . I am using crutches and unfortunately having very slow recovery, really because of multiple operation on the hip. I am not worried just want a bath . 😊
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angel2017 crisps
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Hi crisps I am the same as you 6 wks post op and recovery slow I feel. I was doing so well first 3 wks but last 3 have had bad groin pain on other side I also would love to have a bath. I asked my physio at the doctors surgery and he said wait til at least 6 wks and if I feel I can get in and out go ahead.... so really I think it's whether you feel confident about it ? I,m tempted but worried I'll not be able to get out and I'll be stuck haha x
diane64206 angel2017
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diane64206 angel2017
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I am lucky in that my tub has an edge on it, so I sit on the edge and then swing both legs in before I stand up. I'm not a bath person (I get too hot in about two minutes), so I just use my bath to take my shower.
beth2509 crisps
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Angel is correct. It's not so much about the healing (although you should wait until the scar is well healed) but about the risk of not being able to get out again or of falling while you do. If you were on the floor, could you get up again without help? If not, without a bath lift, the answer is obvious - you can't manage one!
To be honest I had a really first class recovery, and I wouldn't have tried it at six weeks..... Too risky
crisps beth2509
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marie10553 crisps
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I understand your situation. I am 2 weeks post THR and I've gotten 2 showers but they wrap my hip in plastic so it remains dry! I have no stitches, just steri-strips so I don't understand why I can't get it wet.
kimberley38758 marie10553
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Marie, I think it's probably more to do with keeping bacteria out.
crisps marie10553
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vickie06043 crisps
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I have had both hips replaced though.
Take care.
beth2509 vickie06043
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Oh I could never live without the occasional "dump an entire bottle of bubbles in the bath" and soak with a good read and a glass of wine. Although I do admit that I once did this, and turned the Jacuzzi on and was so relaxed I dozed... Waking to find the entire bathroom filled with bubbles!
crisps beth2509
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That's that's all I want a bubble bath, but will wait for bit longer . Thanks for your reply
dawnkitty crisps
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candice57475 crisps
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I love baths and it was hard to wait after my revision. I think it was about 3 months before I tried and it was a little scary. When you do try, please make sure someone is home with you. I'm still very cautious when going in and out for a bath or shower. Good luck in your recovery.
crisps candice57475
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judith12644 crisps
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I love having baths but I stuck with showers for the first 3 months. I actually found it quite tricky getting out of the bath. (Though it would be easier if you have those grab handles to cling onto.)
I think if you are still on 90° restrictions getting out will be hard.
All the best.