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jean68130
jean68130

Hi, can anyone suggest what I can use to make my sofa the correct height for sitting after hip replacement. Unfortunately my sofa cushions are fixed so cannot put anything underneath. I have tried cushions but I slip off them . any ideas?

Regards

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  • sue48675
    sue48675 jean68130

    Posted

    I bought myself a canvas directors chair for approx £20. They fold up when not in use, have arms to help you get up and are sturdy,  you can put a large cushion on it to help build height. I used it for both my hip replacements. Hope this helps.

  • maureen44782
    maureen44782 jean68130

    Posted

    The Occupational Therapists came to my home, put raisers under my settee, a handrail on the stairs and grab rail in the shower.  Ring your doctor or consultant's secretary.  They did all this before the op.  Have you had your surgery yet?

    • jean68130
      jean68130 maureen44782

      Posted

      Hi Maureen, yes had surgery early September - thought when I went for my check-up I would be sitting normal again - such a disappointment. I live in Spain so no OT's here??

      Regards

      Jean

    • maureen44782
      maureen44782 jean68130

      Posted

      I'm sorry no occupational therapists free there.  Some good ideas here.  I've just got rid of my raiser cushion,even though the settee was raised.  I'm wondering if age and fitness etc all have an influence on recovery.  Everybody seems quite different.  Good luck with everything x

  • dominic22930
    dominic22930 jean68130

    Posted

    I made a simple frame to sit under the sofa made out of some 3x2 wood that i got from builders merchant only cost around £5 for all the wood i needed lifted the sofa up to the correct hight rather than geting a loan seat for occupational therapist or buying one my self

  • maggie93798
    maggie93798 jean68130

    Posted

    Talk to OT department. They will advise correct height and loan equipment, possibly elephant feet which will raise the sofa.
    • hope4cure
      hope4cure maggie93798

      Posted

      Used the same thing on my bed to raise it higher. They fit under each leg of the bed or sofa 6-8" is available.

       

  • bobbie102
    bobbie102 jean68130

    Posted

    It's needs to be at the correct Hight for the individual, i.e. Mine will be different to your because we are different Hights and so are our sofas . The main rule you mustn't sit on anything lower than the crease in the back of your knee, preferred a little higher than knee crease BUT that's not all , it's the getting up from a sitting position too , just like having a frame around your toilet you ideally need 2 arms to push yourself up with , otherwise your leaning forward to propell yourself forward and therefore breaking the 90 degrees rule . That's why they normally only do chairs , If you can contact your OC therapist that really would be best . Please be careful xxxxxx don't put your recovery at risk xxxxx

    • jean68130
      jean68130 bobbie102

      Posted

      Hi Robbie, thanks for the advice - will adhere to it.

      Regards

      Jean

  • jean95000
    jean95000 jean68130

    Posted

    When you get raised toilet and trolley and what ever else you need ask them to rais your sofa and chairs all free they know the nights the chairs have to be they can raise the bed if need be too
    • jean68130
      jean68130 jean95000

      Posted

      Hi Jean, I live in Spain so everything had to be paid for - toilet seat, walking frame etc., the Disabled Equipment shops are soooooo expensive as well.

      Thanks for reply

      Jean (are we a pair of Jeans now)

       

    • ann43383
      ann43383 jean68130

      Posted

      Hi Jean/Jeans!

      i live in Australia and it all had to be paid for here too! Hope you both are recovering well. I am week 8 and just drove and did shopping on my own for the first time today and am now suffering and taking pain meds. Whoops

  • dorothy04749
    dorothy04749 jean68130

    Posted

    Hi jean

    i used two sun lounger cushions piled on top of one another on the sofa.

    regards dot

    • jean68130
      jean68130 dorothy04749

      Posted

      Hi Dot, what a great idea - will give it a go and hopefully I'll be sat on the sofa and my cat will ( after 3 months) be able to sit on my knee haha.

      Regards

      Jean

  • auntiebeanie
    auntiebeanie jean68130

    Posted

    Hi Jean, agree with others you should be in a chair, We had a pre op assessment  with OT and Physio, where we had a questionaire to fill in with the height of our toilet, chair etc. There was a tall man in our group and they said to him, they would organise a chair to be delivered  to his home as nothing he had was suitable. I could nver have sat on my sofa, luckily I had bought a chair especally for me before my hip op when I changed my 3 piece suite.  Hope you get it resolved. 

    When I viisted friends I took pillows to raise me up on their furniture. Good luck in gettign it resolved.

    • jean68130
      jean68130 auntiebeanie

      Posted

      Hi, thanks for reply - all rather awkward as I live in spain and things different over here. I'm disappointed as I thought by now (had op beginning September) I would be back to norm. I am still limping badly and after any exercise i.e. walking it really hurts - is this normal??

      Regards

      Jean

    • AnnieK
      AnnieK jean68130

      Posted

      After 3 1/2 months, you might expect some small amount of pain, but not what you describe. And most people are definitely not limping at that stage in recovery. The limping can either be weak muscles or some other soft tissue problem. I limped and had pain forever after my THR in 2015, and it was finally determined I had torn gluteal tendons, which happened right after the THR, we don't know how. The tears were so bad I had to have surgery to repair them, which was done 8 weeks ago. Whatever is causing your pain and disability, I think it's definitely worth going to a medical professional to get a diagnosis and treatment plan.

    • dorothy04749
      dorothy04749 jean68130

      Posted

      Hi jean

      i am in Spain at moment and had a THR at end of June there.  Long story.  Anyway have u had Physio and how long for?  If not a good Physio will tell u why u are limping or refer u to doc if needed.  I have been using one in Fuengirola? Anywhere near u?  Regards Dot

    • jean68130
      jean68130 dorothy04749

      Posted

      Hi Dot, I live in Manilva. Not had any physio - no mention of it. I was told to cycle but I would have thought cycling a bit much - anyway cannot see me on a cycle at my age haha!

      The only reason I had a new hip was the fact that I fell awkwardly and broke the darn thing.

      Regards

      Jean

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