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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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hope4cure Carrie1974
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Power better then you don't have to bend or twist. Restrictions are don't bend past 90 degrees the first 6/8 weeks. Laying flat for 6 weeks is usually required. Then after a good chair helps sa lot.
Great idea.
Hope xxx
Carrie1974 hope4cure
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Hi hope. Are people normally restricted to lay flat for the first six weeks? With that being said does that mean you shouldn't use a recliner for laying down on till you've reached the 6 week point?
ruth0905 Carrie1974
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Me again. I don't know about the 90 degree, lay flat "rule" as I had none of those restrictions. Maybe because my procedure was anterior rather posterior?? Your surgeon & maybe someone here could answer???
hippy28 ruth0905
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Hi, I had the posterior method and you have to follow hip precautions for 6 weeks until your review in order to prevent dislocation of your new hip.
This means that you're not allowed to bend the joint more than 90 degrees, cross your legs, twist the leg, drive your car, and sleep on your back. Your bed,toilet seat and chair/settee should be highered to facilitate you not bending the joint over 90 degrees. You're not allowed to shower until the wound has healed in about 14 days and then only if you have a walk in shower.
I found it useful to use a grabber and sock aid to help with dressing plus a sponge on a long handle for washing.
I hope this helps.
It's great when the precautions are lifted after 6 weeks but don't expect to be able to do everything immediately as your muscles will be very stiff.
It all takes time but you'll get there slowly.
Carrie1974 hippy28
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That's alot of great information. Thank-you hippy😊
Rocketman_SG6UK Carrie1974
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I wouldn't have been without my recliner - lovely place to sit, and to sleep!
It was powered - so much easier to operate as you won't have much power in your legs to operate a manual one. I did also make a base to go under it to raise it otherwise you will be breaking that golden 90 degree rule.
See my website for pictures of my recliner and base (also my 'persobnal bits' trolley and my office chair that I used in the dining room), the website address is in my personal info here ...
https://patient.info/forums/profiles/rocketman-sg6uk-907025
and at the bottom of the moderator's "useful resources" page at
https://patient.info/forums/discuss/thr-useful-resources-487147
Best wishes
Graham - 🚀💃 🤸
Carrie1974 Rocketman_SG6UK
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Thank-you Graham. I'll check it out for sure. Also I'm sorry to hear you can't ride your motorcycle anymore. I was waiting till my kids were all grown up then I was going to start riding. Not sure if that's in my future now....Fingers crossed 😊
Rocketman_SG6UK Carrie1974
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Carrie,
That was a personal decision, It became evident that drivers just cannot see someone who is over 6 foot tall, with flourescent jacket, riding a bright red motorbike. I had some close calls and I decided I did not want to risk my new hip joint, so it was time to stop.
We had our fun when we were both fit and able on our Triumph Rocket cruiser, we weren't the 'tearaway' type at all, and loved cruising around seeing the countryside together.
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.
Carrie1974 Rocketman_SG6UK
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Lol some people's children. Well good for you. Taking care of yourself is a smart decision. 😊