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

I've had both hips done and sleep on left side of the bed. I got in bed the same way both times.

For the first couple of weeks I sat on the side of the bed. Slid myself back past my knees so legs straightened and then swung them both round to the bed together and slid them into position. Then I went to 1 leg at a time and used my hand to help lift the bad leg. After a while I didn't have to slide back so far and could lift them up seperately without any help with my hands as they were a lot stronger.

I was told that you need to get in AND out of bed on the side of the bed that is the same as the operated leg.  For me for example I have just had a total right hip replacement - so when I get into bed I lead with my unoperated leg and then rotate the operated leg afterwards.  

When I exit the bed then I lead with the operated leg and then the good leg - your physio's will explain fully I am sure.

At first it's a little difficult as the operated leg feels like it weighs a ton and won't do as it's being told (due to the muscle damage) but do you exercises and it comes back within a week or so.

Greetings from across the pond., getting into bed for me was easy to put the opp leg into bed in • first. Then getting out the good leg first then the op leg last.hope this helps.xxx

I had right hip done, sleep on the right side of a double bed. Did not need to alter, so I got into bed unoperated side first and out operated side first. Helped that we have a large bed so I had plenty of space

I would think you need to get in using your 'good' side!Good luck! X

Hi Patricia,

But - both sides are 'good', not naughty. it's true one has had an operation, but it's still a good hip!

mic

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Hi Pauline, you get into bed on the left if its your left hip, and right if it's the right, so have the bed put in the middle of your room, good luck, hope all goes well for you,

Lynne.