How to sit
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Hi fellow Hippies
I was wondering if you have any suggestions on what is the best way to sit - not after surgery - but now until surgery. When on the computer I sit on an office chair with my feet a bit elevated. When watching TV I sit in a straight chair (Club-chair) with my feet up on an ottoman. I don't know what is best as I am in pain both ways.
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lors23 kaura
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Sit whatever way is comfier for you at the moment it does not matter. After your op they will tell you how not to sit. Like dont cross your legs ect. Right now just try to get a comfy position thats best for you
Laura x
Tutuye kaura
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Dear Kura
Listen your body your body tells you
Befor op I was not comfortable sitting every where when i stood it was very didficult to walk the first 2or 3 walk
Takare of your self😍
julie40975 kaura
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Hi Kaura
My best advice is to get into the habit of NOT crossing your legs and try and sleep on your back for a while if you can. It will help post surgery. Don't sit too long in any position I think if you are close to surgery any position will be painful sleeping was awful. When do you go in?
Julie
kaura julie40975
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My date is May 24 and I can't hardy wait - I am in a lot of pain and quite frustrated by the things I can't do that I used to do
kimberley38758 kaura
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Hi Kaura,
I remember the pain I was in prior to my hip replacement. I work in an office and sit for most of the day. I couldn't really find any position that worked. I do remember that getting up and moving around each hour helped though. I was also taking prescription pain meds after I was diagnosed and until the surgery.
Best of luck with your surgery!
trish57468 kaura
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denise79180 kaura
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At the computer I use a saddle stool. Also have used a kneeler chair in the past.