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Sitting on the Floor

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jen86183
jen86183

Has anyone tried to or sat on the floor? On wednesday it will be week ten since my thr, up to now I can only comb my dog on top and sides, I would like to get on the floor and give her a good comb out.

I feel it would be easy to slide on to the floor from the sofa but getting up will be the problem, any ideas as to the best way to get up. I want to be very careful as I do not want to damage the hip, still on precautions.

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  • Anne68156
    Anne68156 jen86183

    Posted

    My second hip replacement was about ten weeks ago and the other one ten months. I can get down onto the floor to do exercises. Getting up, I roll over onto my side and then get up on hands and knees. I need to use furniture to help push myself up. It is not a pretty sight!

     

    • jen86183
      jen86183 Anne68156

      Posted

      Thank you anne, I feel I need to start returning to normal life now, well as much as possible.
  • denise79180
    denise79180 jen86183

    Posted

    Hi. I've just had my 2nd hip done. First was 2 years ago. At 12 weeks I went back to work with young children. Some of that was on the floor. 

    As above I used to get up on my hands and knees. Take yr time at first. Listen to yr body and think about restrictions. As you get stronger and restrictions are lifted you can practice squats.  ( not deep). Then 1 leg squats. They'll help you up off the floor down the track. Are you having physio?

    • jen86183
      jen86183 denise79180

      Posted

      Not been given any physio, was seen by them at six weeks told I was doing okay and as I was sensible to carry on walking. The young girl then 'signed me off'

  • deborah4231
    deborah4231 jen86183

    Posted

    Is your incision anterior or posterior? From what I'm hearing where your incision is makes a big difference.

    I am 6 weeks out and mine is anterior. I have been sitting in the bathtub for 2 weeks and have no problem getting up and out. I have also been down on one knee to put fresh bedding in the dog's bed with no issues.

    I would suggest that you call your surgeon's office and follow whatever they say. Each person is different and our bodies heal differently. Good luck, and I wish you a full recovery.

    • jen86183
      jen86183 deborah4231

      Posted

      Sadly deborah, I am a postetior therefore stuck with precautions, I am thankful we had a walk in shower installed last year.
  • anniepaint
    anniepaint jen86183

    Posted

    I was given kneeling and standing exercises 2 weeks post op after posterior LTHR by the physio at the hospital. I asked how to lie on the floor to do the shoulder bridge exercise and was told to kneel then roll onto my non operated side to get down safely then reverse the procedure to get back up. I used a chair to help with kneeling to standing but I would ask a physio to show you if you can. I also did squats in the pool and at the gym to strengthen my thigh muscles. I also started Pilates at the physio dept of the hospital where I had my op 6 weeks post op and found that very helpful. Good luck

    Ann

    • jen86183
      jen86183 anniepaint

      Posted

      Anniepaint, it sounds like you had the anterior, I am amazed you were doing shoulder bridge at 2 weeks, along with everthing else you were doing. I had posterior and cannot do anything like that yet. I have done pilates for years and am missing my exercises. I will get back on my elliptical walker this week. I have been held back as I developed blood clots in the lung between week 7 and 8, so I need to go slower than I intended. Congratulations on such a great recovery.
    • anniepaint
      anniepaint jen86183

      Posted

      No I definitely had posterior. I had done a lot of modified exercise beforehand. I was under physio supervision and they ran a hip school at the hospital. They said it was more usual to do hip school at 4 weeks but I had done a lot of exercise prior to surgery so I able to do the full range of exercises at 2 weeks. Everyone is different. Some surgeons and physios are challenging the restrictions but it depends on so many factors. Just seek help and supervision. 

      Good luck

      Ann

    • jen86183
      jen86183 anniepaint

      Posted

      At 61 I was fit and healthy prior to hip op, I exercised virtually every day, walked the dog and cook all my food from scratch and I have still got blood clots in the lungs doh!
    • anniepaint
      anniepaint jen86183

      Posted

      Was that post op Jen? Were you on anti coagulants? Very unlucky whatever the reason. 

      Regards 

      Ann

    • anniepaint
      anniepaint

      Posted

      Sorry just read your previous post and see you were  at week 7/8 when you developed the clots. That must be very difficult for you. I am the same age as you too. Best wishes for your recovery 

      Ann

  • Yabut
    Yabut jen86183

    Posted

    If your surgical approach was posterior, you cannot get up or down while observing the 90° rule and could risk dislocation.

    • Yabut
      Yabut Anne68156

      Posted

      Sorry...oops....I missed that you were 10 weeks PO. If your doc has lifted that restriction, go for it. Maybe place a sturdy chair close to where you are going to be to push yourself up on?

      Im 9 weeks and still will not attempt getting on the floor. Im scared of wrecking something.

      Good luck and happy grooming!

    • jen86183
      jen86183 Yabut

      Posted

      This is the problem yabut, the 90° rule. I am very jealous of the anterior hippies, they are so lucky not to have all the restrictions.

    • ptolemy
      ptolemy jen86183

      Posted

      On the other hand anterior seems to have more chance of nerve damage, so six weeks with some restrictions seems a small price to pay. 
    • jen86183
      jen86183 ptolemy

      Posted

      Six weeks ptolemy? ours are 3 months precautions and the doctor I saw at 6 weeks said a further 6 months of being careful before they consider you safe.
    • deborah4231
      deborah4231 jen86183

      Posted

      Where is your Dr. located?

      My surgeon is in Columbus, Ohio and performs hundreds of hip replacements each year. My GP even chose this guy to do his surgery.

    • anniepaint
      anniepaint Yabut

      Posted

      The physios instructed me how to get down on the floor and it didn’t break the restrictions. You  have to be careful and fit enough but it can be done safely.  I must admit I was surprised at how much I could do. Having the hip school and then Pilates classes at the physio dept was great to build confidence. I would never have done as much as I have without their help and support. 

      Cheers

      Ann

    • Anne68156
      Anne68156 jen86183

      Posted

      I spoke with a surgeon who does posterior and not anterior. He said that by six weeks, both types of surgery are equal. That, to me, would mean that restrictions would be lifted.
    • ptolemy
      ptolemy jen86183

      Posted

      I suppose being careful is sensible, some people are told never to cross their legs ever again. Also doctors seem to be ultimately careful. I was told I could do what I wanted after four weeks including touching my toes! I had a lateral posterior approach. This was told me by the physios. 
    • Donna320
      Donna320 ptolemy

      Posted

      Wow, I had both hips done on January 28th and I cross my legs!  I have not had any problems with that.
    • jen86183
      jen86183 deborah4231

      Posted

      I am in wales in the uk. The little local hospital I was sent to is around 100 years old and has seen better days. I think you would think it is very primitive compared to where you were operated on. This was my first venture with the medical profession, I was not aware we could choose where to have the operation.
    • deborah4231
      deborah4231 jen86183

      Posted

      It sounds as if they are very protective and that isn't all bad.

      I go for my 6 week checkup, tomorrow. I was told I could ride my motorcycle at 4 weeks, and I have yet to try. I am giving serious thought to riding it the 65 miles to the surgeon's office tomorrow.

    • jen86183
      jen86183 ptolemy

      Posted

      When I went for the consultation in february, the surgeon said I would not be able to cross my legs, cut my toe nails or put my socks on again. The only thing he said would be different, I would be out of pain, well he was right there I have not had any pain since op.
    • deborah4231
      deborah4231 jen86183

      Posted

      What on earth would a person living alone do... I do everything you mentioned.

      The rule I use is if it hurts, don't push it. Otherwise, I'm going to do it. smile

    • ptolemy
      ptolemy jen86183

      Posted

      Hi Jen, the hospital I went to is an old TB hospital so lots of buildings on one floor, all higgledy, piggledy. No A&E. It was lovely, with beautiful gardens. When I went for the op I was wheeled along outside to the theatre. They are going to knock it down and build a modern monstrosity sadly. 

    • jen86183
      jen86183 deborah4231

      Posted

      Good luck tomorrow if you decide to bike it to your check up, I think you are very brave to even consider it.
    • ptolemy
      ptolemy jen86183

      Posted

      Hi Jen, I lived in Wales and was born there, what hospital were you at?
    • Yabut
      Yabut jen86183

      Posted

      What??? Im doing my own toes NOW at 9 weeks. Funny how there are so many different directives with this op eh?
    • jen86183
      jen86183 ptolemy

      Posted

      The little hospitals are so much friendlier. The hospital I went to according to the surgeon should have been demolished 30 years ago, he said they all like working there though it only has orthopedics and eyes the main hospital closeby.
    • ptolemy
      ptolemy jen86183

      Posted

      Hi Jen

      Mine only had orthopaedics and paediatrics. Where is your hospital? 

    • ptolemy
      ptolemy jen86183

      Posted

      Sorry you told me the hospital, my mind is going. I was born and bred in South Wales!
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