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How soon can I have a bath ?

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crisps
crisps

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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  • renee01952
    renee01952 crisps

    Posted

    hi crisps, 

    did you have your follow up appointment yet?  

    I am with Beth -- not too fond of taking baths but I understand you wanting to soak into sudsy warm water --- if scar is closed and you you have someone close by to assist you getting in and out, try it ... I would make sure there is some anti-slip thingies on bottom of bath though ... just in case ...

    let s know how you are getting on ..

    what other operations did you have on your hip?

    big warm hug

    renee

    • crisps
      crisps renee01952

      Posted

      Hi 

      I have had a number of osteoatomies , at 7, 16 , 27 then had first replacement . I was born with congenital dislocated hip, not picked up till I was walking age 2 . 

      I must say struggling with this revision , only been out once in four weeks , on one crutch in house but walking badly leaning over to good hip. Not had follow up review yet . 

      This is is a lovely group , friendly and helpful , thank you for your reply I will wait while longer for my soak . 🙂

  • diane64206
    diane64206 crisps

    Posted

    Good morning all:  I have gained a lot of useful information from this discussion group, but my recovery is going well and doctor says everything is looking good.  

    My only problem now is that I am receiving so many responses and comments from the group I can't keep up with it.

    Can anybody tell me how to quit the forum?  I don't seem to be having any luck with the unsubscribe tab.

    • judith12644
      judith12644 diane64206

      Posted

      Maybe start a new discussion on this. Someone should be able to help!
  • dellarie76
    dellarie76 crisps

    Posted

    Hello I'm almost 10 weeks out and I tried to take a bath and I wish I didn't cause I was I lot of pain.

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