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attractac
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Is it okay to sit up in bed with knees bent after op.

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  • maggie93798
    maggie93798 attractac

    Posted

    As I understood it, yes as long as you do not break the 90 degree rule. Having said that I could only bend the unoperated leg when sitting up in bed, at least initially
    • attractac
      attractac maggie93798

      Posted

      Thanks maggie. I guess I'm in for an eye opener as I have been picturing myself sitting up with laptop watching netflicks. Maybe a good idea to get out of bed and do what ive gotten used to doing in bed.
  • Paula8080
    Paula8080 attractac

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    You have to stick to the 90 degree rule for the first 6 weeks. Provided you don't break this rule you should be fine. I would recommend using a pillow under your knees so you are not straining anything to keep you in position.

    Paula

    • renee01952
      renee01952 Paula8080

      Posted

      you are right Paula, a pillow under your knees will make it much more comfortable too - 
    • attractac
      attractac Paula8080

      Posted

      At this very minute still pre op and sitting up with pillow under knees. Sleeping on my back with pillow under knees too to try to rewire my brain before op.
    • JillEag
      JillEag attractac

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      I just cannot sleep on my back and was sleeping on my side the first night after the op.  (unoperated side) As long as your operated leg is supported by a good thick pillow I'm sure you will be fine, just be careful turning over and keep the operated leg well supported with the pillow well up between your legs and down to your knee.  There are different opinions on this.  The nurse in the hospital told me I had to sleep  on my back but the physiotherapist said sleeping on my side would be fine.  
  • renee01952
    renee01952 attractac

    Posted

    Funny how I don't remember this anymore - I think it was okay - I sat up and read, so yeah, absolutely ... but also that the operated leg felt stiff - don't worry, you will find the position that is most comfortable to you .... 
  • rachaelAx
    rachaelAx attractac

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    I think it's ok but I wouldn't donut for long periods of time , one of the exercises I was given was to do this with my leg in bed in twos of 10, I am 9 days post op today and still find this very stiff to do so can't imagine sitting in that position x
  • mic71403
    mic71403 attractac

    Posted

    Hi there

    Golly gosh...like Renee it all seems a long time ago!

    And yes to bending nees in bed...which I remember worried me too. Some physios say really odd things like about no bath for 3 months, as against me being told 6 weeks, ...but the 90 degree thing does make sense

    Good luck

    Mic

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  • JillEag
    JillEag attractac

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    Hi, one of the exercises I have to do is to lay flat in bed and draw up my heel to me bum so bending the knee.  I find it quite comfortable now to lay in bed with both knees bent up and this is two weeks post op.  I'm not sure that actually sitting up in bed with knees drawn up is a good idea.  Like others have said, as long as you do not bend at the hip more that 90 degrees. A pillow under the operated leg also makes it feel a lot more comfortable.
  • christine69594
    christine69594 attractac

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    I could only sleep for the first 2 weeks on my back with my knees up or sat up in bed with my knees up. I checked with physio and she said it was fine.
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