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vanessa88276
vanessa88276

Hi there I'm 4_weeks post op on Thursday x I have been very careful throughout and have been sitting on a high chair but makes my back so uncomfortable x tonight I managed to sit on my settee pure bliss just so comfy but it is low x I can manage to sit down and get up from it OK all be it slowly and gingerly .Do you think this is OK as I really don't want to do any damage to my lovely new hip x thanks for advice

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  • sue1957Geo
    sue1957Geo vanessa88276

    Posted

    Total bliss eh, try sitting on. Large cushion, i do, then when i get up its easier, i then have to fight my dog for my space back, but it does help.
  • renee01952
    renee01952 vanessa88276

    Posted

    Hi Vanessa, 

    As long as you don't break or compromise the 90 degree rule ... well, I am sure you know the routine of sitting down/getting up - 

    enjoy !!!!!

    big warm hug

    renee

  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK vanessa88276

    Posted

    Slow and careful is the way, is it not possible to raise the settee at all?  I know how hard it can be, I had to make my own raiser for my recliner chair (see my website).

    Graham - 🚀💃

    • carol98191._UK
      carol98191._UK Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      Hi Graham - just been on your website, congratulations on Informative and   easy to understand information - only wish I knew about this before I had my op, I would have been much better  prepared for it. Good luck with the next part can't wait to read it. X 😀😀
    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK carol98191._UK

      Posted

      I only purchased the web address and started making it about 2 weeks ago. It is a lot of work, but I am happy if I can help those coming along behind me.

      There are many 'procedural' pages on the various stages to having a THR, then there will be lots of info that I have found out and much that I have gleaned from this forum and I will have to try to mention the information providers, which is going to be an awful lot of work.

      Graham - 🚀💃

  • egemom
    egemom vanessa88276

    Posted

    First of all, what type of THR did you have? That would dictate whether there is a 90 degree rule. 7 weeks ago when I walked out of the hospital I was given one restriction. no ballet moves. I also had mine done via anterior approach.
  • Kate53CornUK
    Kate53CornUK vanessa88276

    Posted

    Hi Vanessa,

    I also returned to my sofa very quickly after the op - it was so comfy and I could stretch out with a stack of pillows under my knees.

    I learned a technique for getting up when there was no one around to help which involved a very unladylike roll and a push to standing with the help of my crutches.

    Don't break the 90 degree rule and it's fine.

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