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How to cull my toenails!

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dot60135
dot60135

I am now 6 months post LTHR and can do almost anything but the “fly in the ointment”, is cutting my toe nails on operated side. I do have long legs (inside leg measurement is 34 inches) and gave rise to my childhood nickname of “Dolly long legs”! 😱

During the past few months I have become a contortionist but to no avail, left toenails remain elusive. Any hints and tips as to how other hippies manage this once simple task gratefully received. Have a good weekend everyone, for me it is the Belgium Grand Prix 🏁 so a happy bunny. Dot X

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  • marilyn_92910
    marilyn_92910 dot60135

    Posted

    You could make appt with a podiatrist and they would cut your toe nails for you, you could ask at local surgery and they will give you a phone no of one local to you
    • dot60135
      dot60135 marilyn_92910

      Posted

      Hi Marilyn, I have been going to a podiatrist but my nails grow so fast and need cutting at least once a week so I am desperate to do it myself, I have no problem with the right foot so its costly to go every week.
  • annedi
    annedi dot60135

    Posted

    There are several long handled toe nail clippers on amazon which might just give you the extra reach you need.

    Have you been told not to go past 90 degrees hip bend? I do  at 4 months to do my toe nails.

    • marilyn_92910
      marilyn_92910 annedi

      Posted

      I go beyond the 90 degree now as I am 3.5 months since my hip op and I don't have any problems with bending its crouching and kneeling that I have problems with and standing longer than 15 minutes in one go, I am waiting to have the other hip done hopefully in nov/dec I do use nail flippers and I can tie shoe laces and put on socks no problem
    • annedi
      annedi marilyn_92910

      Posted

      Good luck for the other hip! Glad you found a way to cut those toe nails. I can't kneel either but that's not because of my hips.
  • edarlingb
    edarlingb dot60135

    Posted

    I got my nails cut via podiatrist monthly, free, after asking at my GP surgery about it. In UK.

    E

  • kate030815
    kate030815 dot60135

    Posted

    Hi dot

    I sell long handled chiropody scissors in my mobility shop. You can buy them on line or from any mobility shop.

    Hope you manage

    Take care

    Kate x

  • ian97093
    ian97093 dot60135

    Posted

    Yes Dot I have long clippers, they were £5 on Amazon good quality, and give me the extra reach I need.
  • Jodi-France
    Jodi-France dot60135

    Posted

    You can try this.

    Lay on your bed on your back, drag your heel up towards your butt.

    Now you can reach those toes.

    Do it layig down instead of standing up or sitting down.

     

    • dot60135
      dot60135 Jodi-France

      Posted

      Thank you Jodi, wayhoo I can do it, also thank you to everyone else for your sugestions, even medics need tips 😉 Have a lovely weekend everyone, Oh and Lewis got pole at the Belgium GP so toe nails cut and my boy on pole so life is good. Hugs to all, Dot xx
    • Jodi-France
      Jodi-France dot60135

      Posted

      This is also how I put on shoes & socks. However I am a barefoot type of girl & didn't wear them much. Even months later I would put socks and shoes on this way, it was just so much easier.
    • eileen64__UK
      eileen64__UK edarlingb

      Posted

      Hi Elaine

      This is offf topic....just noticed your name.....whats it like with you? We have thunder lightening and absolutely pouring rain!!!!!!

      Love

      Eileen

    • edarlingb
      edarlingb eileen64__UK

      Posted

      Just spent about 45 minutes on back doorstep, watching in total awe. Mother of all thunderstorms I've ever seen. Wondrous.
    • marilyn_92910
      marilyn_92910 eileen64__UK

      Posted

      Where are you Eileen, I am in Cromer Norfolk still quite warm here, we had it 30 degrees at one time according to our weather xxx tation
    • eileen64__UK
      eileen64__UK marilyn_92910

      Posted

      I'm in the North East.....Tyne and Wear.....about 25mins from Elaine thats why I asked her.biggrin  It is as she says the mother of all thunderstorms.

      Love

      Eileen

    • marilyn_92910
      marilyn_92910 eileen64__UK

      Posted

      I love a good thunderstorm , we had one about a month ago that lasted nearly 4 hours and we were in our caravan at the time

      Love lyn

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