Memory foam post-op, yes or no?
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Hi folks
Just five days to go to op day of 5th October and I am getting things ready for when I come home afterwards.
I decided to go into the spare room for a few weeks so as me and the hubs do not disturb each other. Was making the bed up and wondered whether I should leave the nemory foam topper on. It is quite a thick one and the mattress underneath is pretty firm.
What is best? Can anyone share their experience either way re comfort? Anything else I should know other than using a slippy sheet and lots of pillows ? It is a double bed and we have moved it so I can get in an out either side.
Oh and I dont have a frame so just on crutches.. Does it help getting in and put if I have something to help me stand?
Thanks in advance. X
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briskwalk Kristin53
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Best of luck and please keep in touch with this forum, it does help!
Ella
Kristin53 briskwalk
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Thank you for the reply. I have a sneaky feeling they forgot to measure my legs at pre-op. Someone brought in a tape measure but it wasn't used. I will call them tomorrow. The spare bed us still up on bricks, something we did for my MIL after her first THR. She's a good 7 inches shorter than me so hubs said he would add a brick :D
I did tell the physio I had bought a higher seat armchair as I can no longer get up and down onto the sofa.
Think I will try just the crutches then, if it is an issue I can always get something then. Up to now I have had to provide everything myself as I am private but the hospital told me occ health would still lrovide a toilet raiser. Not a lot if time for that but I wont be leaving hospital without one in place lol.
Thanks again.
ginger47520 Kristin53
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One person also said getting into bed you can scoot to the middle to the other side then your legs would be on the bed. But I liked the leg lifter best
shirley17649 Kristin53
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Had a private hip replaement just 14 days ago/ They gave me a toilet raiser which is just a thick toilet seat to ficx on tiop of the ordinary one. Good!
Last time the NHS gave me a huge thing like a metal frame with arms on it. In fact they gave me two! Hubby has not recovered from carrying them home yet lol.
Crutches are a lot simpler and handier to use than a frame.
All the best for 5th October.
Shirley
Kristin53 shirley17649
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I hope you are recovery well. Thanks for the well wishes.
it seems my hospital contact my local Occ health via my GP. I know what you mean about the bigger frame toilet raiser as my MIL stayed with us fro a few weeks after her hip op. Bit of a nuisance to keep moving on and off especially in the downstairs loo which is a fairly narrow room. Do the thicker seats feel secure ? I was wondering about them as someone suggested getting one for when you are away from home. There is nothing to grab hold of whilst you lower yourself iyswim, sorry if tmi. :D
I dont know what I will get as no-one has contacted me yet, but I am guessing its the frame.
briskwalk Kristin53
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Best wishes
Ella xx
shirley17649 Kristin53
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Yes, the plastic thick toilet raiser is fixed with tightening bits each side. The family are using it in the main bathroom and it has survived so far.
I use my crutches to raise and lower myself onto the toilet and it seems to work well,
I think you can get stuff on Amazon and have it delivered. Might be easier if you see what I mean. The occupational health person will come and see you before they send you home and arrange some stuff for you. Try not to worry, it will all fall into place.
Best wishes,
Shirley
Kristin53 shirley17649
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I waa told Occ health should have stuff with me by today. Not heard anything so far. I can't see them coming to see me in a private hospital. Anyhoo, I won't be let home without the stuff I need so I guess it will be sorted one way or another. Trying to keep busy now without pushing it too much. Hubby away all weekend so I do need to keep my mind off things without him here to distract me lol.
Crutches arrived, panicked for a moment as thought too short, they are on the last hole and I think they are OK. Phew.
Thanks again x
shirley17649 Kristin53
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Sorry, I didn't realise you were hving a private hip replacement. Same here. I had two previous ops on the NHS so that is what I was talking about. Yes, the private hospital do some stuff with you and send bits and pieces home with you. Difference is they don't regard them as being on loan, just addd them to your bill.
The best bit about the whole thing was having my own toilet and shower cubicle. Also the wait for surgery is long on the NHS, particulrly here in Wales. I am glad I went private now.
Try to stay positive this weekend. Monday will be all systems go so have plenty of rest to build yourself up.
Best wishes,
Shirley
Kristin53 shirley17649
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Sadly I think Ross Hall rooms have showers over baths not walk-ins. So like home for now, might be a good thing in that respect as they can help me practice using a bath board. Hopefull will havea walk-in at how in the near future, depends on how soon I am fit enough to visit the showroom and pick out the finer details. All a bit rushed here.
I hadn't planned on resting too much as want to keep busy plus family are a bit wont to make the place into an obstacle course. Needs to continue clearing the decks. Bed more or less sorted now, thankfully . X
michael48232 Kristin53
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Kristin53 michael48232
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I am already having bad nights. Sometimes I wake my husband crying out in pain. I think he is looking forward to the rest as well
Cant manage without my tablet, phone and Nook so they will be at hand.
Thanks for the reply x
ginger47520 Kristin53
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Or get your bed higher.
You don't really want to lye on something hard.so the memory foam should be ok.
I have problems of being too hot, SO I bought a topper that either cools or can be used for heat.
It's from sleep number company.
Now my recliner I did elevate on bricks that hat a rubber may in each to keep it from slidding off the blocks.
If you use a recliner make sure it has a Manuel lever to bring down the feet. Or it's electric.
Kristin53 ginger47520
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Yes I thought it best to keep it but wanted to be sure. I am always cold so it will suit me fine
The bed is already raised and maybe raised higher tomorrow. Handy we had lots of paving bricks left over from doing the driveway. :D
Recliner? I wish.... Bought a cheapish high armchair that I will recycle once I am done. Think I will have to wait until we agree on a new suite before I get a recliner.. Lol more's the pity.
Thanks again, everyone is so helpful here
Kikeena Kristin53
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Kristin53 Kikeena
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