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How to cull my toenails!

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dot60135
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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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  • ian97093
    ian97093 dot60135

    Posted

    Hey Dot...dont forget the willing Hubby I have to cut Sandys with my long clippers....
  • Kate53CornUK
    Kate53CornUK dot60135

    Posted

    I did laugh at your post title - culling toenails! I also am an advocate of dragging the foot up the bed although the baby toe remained a bit elusive for a little while. When I saw my consultant last week (at 7 weeks post op) he said there was nothing wrong in pulling the foot up towards your bum and letting the knee fall out to the side a little to tackle the toes although doing the opposite (knee inwards and foot twisting out to side) was completely illegal!

    Oh, and my partner has also had a crash course in painting my toenails - one must keep the standards up - hahah.

  • eileen64__UK
    eileen64__UK dot60135

    Posted

    Hi

    I'm on 2 crutches permanently, 2 THR's etc so no way can I get to my feet to cut my nails.  The GP organised appointment with a podiatrist....Just for nail cutting ....nothing else.  The appointments are far apart and I just try to file at them even if its only one or 2 a day in between times

    Love

    Eileen  UK

  • michael48232
    michael48232 dot60135

    Posted

    Hi Dolly Long Legs,understand your problem there is only one answer and that is to go to a Chiropodist and have it done,well worth the money you will never do it yourself again,book it Tomorrow Cheers Michael.
    • eileen64__UK
      eileen64__UK michael48232

      Posted

      HiMichael

      You can get them done free under the NHS if you ask your GP to refer you

      Love

      Eileen

  • attractac
    attractac dot60135

    Posted

    At nearly 8 weeks I can't get near feet yet even with jodi France tip about lying in bed. But I too have become a contortionist. To get cream on my op foot I put it on my non op foot and use that foot as a hand. I remember watching a programme about a girl who was born without hands and marvelled about how she could use her feet. I feel so blessed to have the use of my limbs even if I have a temporary dysfunction.

    Please do not cull your toenails♥♥♥

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