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As I am about to go for my first hip replacement March 6th I have been looking for a recliner to buy. I was wondering if the power ones that bring the foot part up for you are a good idea or should I get the type that I control with the handle at the side?
Thanks,
Carrie
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dorothy04749 Carrie1974
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should read garden furniture loungers
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julie40975 Carrie1974
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Hi Carrie
I am 10 weeks post op and bought an electric recliner it's been a godsend after the op as I couldn't sleep much in bed and great for resting anyway. Don't buy a manual one as you have to kick down with your legs to close which will be impossible to do after the op! Got mine off eBay lovely faux leather as I didn't want a granny floral one! Good hunting
Julie
Carrie1974 julie40975
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julie40975 Carrie1974
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The one I have raises whole body too it's the best pressie I gave myself for Christmas! And yes you must lie on your back but you don't need to be completely flat and I was extremely uncomfortable trying to. Saying that we are all different and you will find the best position for you. I slept in my recliner a lot but now back in my bed thought it would never happen. I had an anterior lhr. I am now 10 weeks and can sleep on either side was wary at first but it's fine. I only take paracetamol now usually twice a day just to combat the stiffness and keep me moving. When do you go in?
Julie x
ruth0905 Carrie1974
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Hi Carrie. We just happened to buy a power one from a neighbor before we knew I had to have THR. For me, it made it really easy to get up & down and has been comfy to sleep in.
Good luck with your surgery.
Carrie1974 ruth0905
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Thank-you Ruth😊
jessicav Carrie1974
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Hi Carrie,
First off I would just like to wish you all the luck in the world for your surgery in March. Fingers crossed it will make you feel like a brand new person
I personally don't think a recliner is worth purchasing if you do not already own one. There are plenty of other places/positions you can be in to create minimal pain and provide support. Your occupational therpaist should help you with all of those sorts of things post op and as others have said, if, for whatever reason, the foot rest section comes up to quickly, it will cause you ALOT of pain.
I just wanted to mention that I think it is 100% worth hiring an over the toilet seat and in shower seat (They always have these in the hospitals for patients to use post-op). The seats can be adjusted to a comfortable height for your hip and height and they have hand rails on either side to help lower yourself down and push yourself back up. They are so incredibly useful and I relied on mine so heavily for both replacements. They are even more useful if you are a taller person as toilet seats can be very low sometimes. I'm so sorry if you have already organised these, I've just found that alot of people haven't thought of these or weren't aware prior to their surgery and I just like to inform everyone I can incase it does help someone
Good luck again, I wish you all the very best
Jess
denise79180 jessicav
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So true about the toilet and shower seat. I'm lucky. In NZ we have these provided by the hospital for 6 weeks along with bed raisers and a chair at the right height.
Carrie1974 jessicav
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Hi Jess. Thank-you very much for the advice. I'm pretty prepared except for the chair. I live in a townhouse with tons of stairs so I'll be camping out in my bedroom for the first little while. I am having both hips replaced but not at the same time. I figured getting the chair would be good as my couch won't fit in my room...Lol I have the raised toilet seat and arms already and your right they are a nessesity for sure. Also have the bath seat. Can't use it till 2 weeks after apparently but it will be put to good use I'm sure😉
judith12644 Carrie1974
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You may find that the stairs are not such a problem. The physios will teach you how to go up and down stairs on your crutches before you leave hospital. It was a bit of an effort for the first couple of days, but then it was fine. (I didn't spend any time in my bedroom until it was night tine!) All the best.
Carrie1974 judith12644
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Hi Judith. I've heard many people say the stairs are pretty easy but my concern is I'm having both hips replaced. My livingroom is also 3 flights away from my bedroom. As soon as I'm healed from the first they are doing the second one. The one they are not doing first is really bad so I'm concerned with having to rely on it. Thought it might be better not to try the stairs till I've strengthened my operated hip a bit. But who knows...lol
judith12644 Carrie1974
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You're probably right if both hips are bad . The most important thing is to stay safe. Take advice from the hospital staff and physios. Good luck.
Carrie1974 judith12644
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Thanks Judith 😊
kimberley38758 Carrie1974
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Carrie1974 kimberley38758
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Thank-you Kimberly the more posts I read the more I'm convinced I'll get an electric chair. Just need to figure out the right hieght 😊