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One for the ladies - maybe.

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alison48905
alison48905

This morning I decided to undertake the task of leg shaving only to discover its quite a difficult/dodgy job when half of your leg is still numb. Did anyone else find this challenging?

 

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  • jen04209
    jen04209 alison48905

    Posted

    Most of the numbness will wear off with time. It does feel weird. Good luck in your recovery.
  • gloria12849
    gloria12849 alison48905

    Posted

    Oh boy is it ever weird. I got a n electric razor because I thought I would cut myself!! Not perfect yet, I just keep trying!
  • trees1234
    trees1234 alison48905

    Posted

    Hi Alison 

    Cannot say I have. Been doing this from the start; I just imagine I am shaving a balloon lol 

  • davidjk22
    davidjk22 alison48905

    Posted

    Fortunately I didn't have that problem. Most men don't mind having hairy legs. I can imagine it's a problem, the biggest worry would be cutting yourself due to numbness, and a danger of infection. What about wax?.  

  • vickie15389
    vickie15389 alison48905

    Posted

    I have!  It’s the weirdest feeling. I am 16 weeks out and still have numbness. I am hoping it goes away soon. You do have to be very careful, and I admit, I have suffered a few knicks!
  • Cementless
    Cementless alison48905

    Posted

    It does get better but at 18 months, I still have some numbness. I am very careful shaving over the incision.
  • cynthia89958
    cynthia89958 alison48905

    Posted

    Yes, if you have had surgery, it feels weird and wrong. It can last for a long time - still some numb areas after a year. for me.
  • Jeannenp
    Jeannenp alison48905

    Posted

    I finally had to decide it was just funny to miss entire sections of my hairy left leg.  A long infection and three surgeries to replace, remove and replace the joint with significant nerve damage and numbness from just above the joint to my toes. Since my surgery in 2014, I haven't had a smooth left leg!! 

  • Maryedna21
    Maryedna21 alison48905

    Posted

    Hi.Alison. Know what you mean!! I have an electric razor - ladyshave-and find it OK. Very careful over incision though until well healed!! Felt couldn't go for postop review at 6 weeks looking like a gorilla!!

  • alison48905
    alison48905

    Posted

    Thank you all for your replies. Sometimes this journey can have a few laughs and its good to share. I guess I'll get used to having a slightly less smooth leg for the next while. There are worse things in the grand scheme. lol

  • davidjk22
    davidjk22 alison48905

    Posted

    Why not just wear trousers until you are able to shave without any problems?. Concentrate on your recovery first and then hairy legs.
    • alison48905
      alison48905 davidjk22

      Posted

      Lol.  I get what you're saying David and believe me when I say I am being careful but I cannot be seen in the swimming pool in trousers so careful hair removal is the plan.

    • davidjk22
      davidjk22 alison48905

      Posted

      If you are in the swimming pool your leg is under water and not very visible. When you get out of the pool your legs are wet, not many if any would notice if your leg was a bit hairy. You have not mentioned your scar, if you are not worried about people seeing your scar why worry about a few hairs. Please don't think I am being sarcastic, but I really don't think anyone would notice if your leg was hairy. The important thing is to recover so that you can use your knee as if you had no problem with it. 

  • MAT2018
    MAT2018 alison48905

    Posted

    This might be a dumb question but why is your leg numb?  I had my TKR in Jan and never had any numbness...
    • alison48905
      alison48905 MAT2018

      Posted

      Lots of people have numbness for a while after TKR as far as I'm aware. Maybe you're a lucky exception.

       

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