Questions to ask at 6 week check
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Hi all, hope you are all doing well,
I am 6 weeks post op today Right THR and have my appointment with the Consultant on Friday evening.
I obviously have lots of questions for him, which I think I will write down, but it would be helpful if anyone could suggest any questions in case I have forgotten anything please.
The obvious ones are can I relax the 90 degree rule, can I remove the raised toilet seat, can I drive.
I am also a bit concerned about going back to looking after my 22 month old grandaughter (its only 1 day a week) as at that age they are so fast and keep falling etc, so may need to bend to pick her up (can I even pick her up without doing damage to my hip ???)
Anyway, I would be grateful for anything I may have missed.
Thanks to you all.
Love
Nadine x
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annedi nadine41705
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One thing I don't know is when you can start to walk up stairs normally ie alternate feet. I know I can't do this yet.
nadine41705 annedi
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I live in a bungalow and hadnt tackled stairs until last Saturday when I did go up and down about 15 stairs normally. It felt fine, although I did overdo things altogether on Saturday so did suffer on Sunday.
Nadine x
sarah05951 nadine41705
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Probably best advice is to listen to what your body tells you. If sore or discomfort then stop. It seems that different hospital and Doctors do things differently to another.
I no longer need crutches, toilet seat or frame, but discovered that difficult without these at work - no handrails or something to use for support. Great to ge pain free and getting back to some semse of normality.
The forum has been so useful to find out how others are getting on and useful advice.
hope your consultant is more helpful. As for the bending down, as others also do, put operated leg out behind you. It may help.
amanda1827h nadine41705
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julie4569 nadine41705
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I wish you luck with your new hip!
Take Care. Julie.
renee01952 nadine41705
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