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Soft seat????

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attractac
attractac

Was told not to sit on soft seats ie my comfy chairs as hip could go out of line . Nearly five weeks post op and wondering if I could sit on soft seat if raised. Butt sore on ot chair.

Such a silly question to be asking with all the people in pain on this forum but where else could I ask cos I can be sure someone here had discussed this. Review 11 days time hooray. Maybe restrictions will be lifted.

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  • ginger47520
    ginger47520 attractac

    Posted

    Hi maybe if you put a pillow on it if is sinks too low.

    Because your hip and inner should be even. What's wrong is if the bum is lower that your knees.

    So metro them even you will be ok

  • karen50048
    karen50048 attractac

    Posted

    Hi. Had my review today at 4 weeks and 4 days post op as surgeon on holiday for next few weeks. He has lifted all restrictions, (apart from if sleeping on non operated side must use pillow between legs), I can have a bath and drive if I feel able. If he hadn't have been on holiday I'd have had to wait until week 6. Mmmm, I think they must err on the side of caution. He didn't look at wound or move leg just watched me walk to his office. So glad that I can now drive but I will be being careful as he did remind me that I'm not fully fixed yet lol.
    • attractac
      attractac karen50048

      Posted

      Great news for you. I'm 4 weeks 4 days and cannot walk without one crutch yet.
    • jhb513
      jhb513 attractac

      Posted

      I am almost five weeks and still use my walker, it is discourgaing. Wonder if I will get rid of my limp from walking so many years to compensate fo rhip and before that a bad knee tha thas been replaced. Hard for an old dog to learn new tricks.
    • attractac
      attractac jhb513

      Posted

      I didn't even know I was walking with a limp before oa became bone on bone but other people noticed it. I was always a very short stride walker { { maybe that's why my hip wore out) but now I am told that I have to learn to take long strides. That is hard for me too. But perseverance and patience is the key.
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