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colinTN17
colinTN17

Hi all and a very HAPPY NEW YEAR. I am now 10 wpo and am still not able to put my socks on not only because of my LTHR but I do have good old OA in my back as well so this tricky process is likely to continue being a problem. Can anyone recommend one of the sock putter onner gadgets that are on the market in the UK. There are about a dozen different ones and I'm not sure which one to go for.

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  • alice85142
    alice85142 colinTN17

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    Hi Colin..I have only just managed my socks at 12 weeks but my back hasn't the problems you have....I can't reccomened a particular sock puller on ..mine was given me by hospital.

    ​I am now 12 weeks and quite suddenly improved dramatically.....tho wasn't too bad at 8 weeks .....

    ​Off for yet more sparking tea and it is only 5 oclock....I am daughter of an RN officer that is my excuse.

    Cheers.

    alice

  • julia83198
    julia83198 colinTN17

    Posted

    Hi Colin

    I found a great one via youtube tried to put it on here before but because I put a link to the website it was blocked my husband who had a knee replacement in march also finds it good. It comes from Germany but delivery really quick and costs about £30 , its blue plastic and they demonstrate how to use it. 

    Happy new year

    Julie

    PS had my rthr on 5 november and doing well

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  • renee01952
    renee01952 colinTN17

    Posted

    Happy New Year to you too -

    I bought one in a medical supply store - a plastic thingy with a rope - still using it  at 15 weeks post-op - it is faster for me than fumbling - 

    warm hug

    renee

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