side of bed - which side do you get out of bed

Hi Pauline

Pleased to hear you have some relief from the injection. I was advised to get out of bed on the same side as my operated leg.

Hi Pauline

i was advised to lead with the operated side so you get out of bed on the operated side and into bed the opposite side. I have had a right thr so am getting out on the right (facing the foot of the bed) and in on the left so as far as bed positioning is concerned it would be best in the middle if the room so you have access both sides.

Rosie xxx

Hi Pauline

I know it sounds wrong, but I was also advised to get out of bed on the operated-leg side.  As that would have meant changing sides in our double bed (which was also very wrong!), I was advised I could try sleeping with my head down the feet end.  This was also terribly wrong, so I have opted for a single bed in the tiny spare room with attractive elephant feet to raise the wooden frame to the right height.  I am now 3 weeks post op and have to say that moving to the spare room was the best thing for me and the rest of the family!  If I wake in the night (most nights) I can thrash about trying to find a comfortable, allowable position to my heart's content, without worrying about disturbing anyone else. 

good luck with your bed delivery!

all the best

Cheryl

I get into bed from right side (un-operated) and shuffle of=ver the bed until I can get my left leg on. To get out I shuffle until my bad leg is off the bed and then I can stand up. hope this helps.

Hi Pauline

I am glad you are ok I hope your new bed works for you.

I have read that you are supposed to get in and out of bed the same side as your operated leg. But I had my left leg done 8 weeks ago today and with me waiting so long for my op have got used to getting in and out of bed the same side all the time. So I always have got in and out of bed on the right. But I was given a bit of equiptment by ocupational therapy called a " Dog Lead " It looks like a dog lead with thick wire running through it with a soft loop at one end and a stiff loop at the other and that helps me get both legs on the bed so no worries.

Hi Pauline,

I had a similar worry when I had my hip replaced but there is really nothing tow worry about, my physio taught me how to get in and out of bed on either side as I wasn't sure which bed in the house was best for me to use. I wasn't allowed out of hospital without this knowledge. Hope it all goes well for you.

Hi Pauline

I am 6 weeks post op TRHR.  I sleep on the left.

I geared myself up to having to swap sides with hubby, however while in hospital I mentioned this to the OT and she showed me how to get in and out so I could sleep on my usual side of the bed.

so in hospital for the first 2 days I got out on the right and then on the last day I practiced getting out on the left.

Good luck, so wish I had a mechanical bed that would have been a god send!

Paula

Hi there,

Exeter Hospital didn't seem too fussed, which side, but keenon my  getting in/out of bed or chair or car passenger seat should be very gentle, swivelling bum, and smooth, I used my arms to help a lot for first few weeks too.

Good luck

mic

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Hi    wow   thanks  a lot    it may not be as cruscial as Id thought then   haha

you are a lovely lot!!   

Hi    wow   thanks  a lot    it may not be as cruscial as Id thought then   haha

you are a lovely lot!!   

Hi Pauline! Have you got a plastic sheet ? The hospital should lend you one or you can use a rubbish bin liner! My op was on my right side so got my room changed to suit me to cope with this. Also have a walking stick near by! Regards Amanda