Lift Recliner Chair after Hip Replacement?

I was given a reclining chair from a very close friend, I also have similar to your two sofas with recliners at each side. I find the reclining chair very useful and comfortable for when I feel like a nap. The downside is if you need to go to answer a call or pick up a delivery it's a slow process getting out of it as it only has one speed which is SLOW Cyndey

I was given a reclining chair from a very close friend, I also have similar to your two sofas with recliners at each side. I find the reclining chair very useful and comfortable for when I feel like a nap. The downside is if you need to go to answer a call or pick up a delivery it's a slow process getting out of it as it only has one speed which is SLOW Cyndey

Hi

i bought a second hand electric recliner which was an absolute god send. The sofa you have will be too low and there is no way you will be able to push back down with a manual might even cause you harm.

i had trouble sleeping in my bed and dont kniw what i would have done without it. Sold it afterwards i paid about £75 for it.

Good luck with the op its great when you get out the other side!

interesting, i'm in the US, (anterior approach too) and was told a recliner chair was a big No No!

your body is like a V in a recliner and fluids builds at the bottom of the V - hip area.

i didn't use anything besides a wedge pillow on my sofa to ensure my legs were higher than my heart to prevent blood clots.

on the other hand, grabbers (def. more than 1) were essential!

I bought a recliner at vast expense and in the end have never really used it, I found my normal armchair more comfortable and my bed a lot better place to sleep. Having said that several people have said how much the liked having a recliner. i had heard at one point they were a no no, but I am not sure if that is correct or not.

I have a three seater section leather sofa with electric recliners at each end. it was a God send for me post op. For the first two weeks you will probably have to sleep on your back. I found that very difficult and sometimes had pain and couldn't get comfortable in bed, so would switch to the recliner. It's also good for elevating your legs especially if you have swelling.

My OT at my pre op home visit said I couldn't sit in it without a booster cushion which I bought on Amazon and it really did the job. You mustn't have your knees higher than your hip when sitting.

Good luck with your op.

Nancynamaste,

I was told not to use a recliner at joint class, it does not hold the hip correctly. if your sofa or chair does not hold you square sit on a pillow or two. I bought some cheap pillows to sit on and to put down both sides of me in bed, so I did not roll over and it was more comfy lying on my back, which is a nightmare for everyone. Hubby moved out of the bed for my twelve weeks of precautions.