Struggling to sit comfortably

Im the other way round. I can sit in my chair reasonably comfy all day but when i go to bed the pain is agony in my legs, thighs and knees.

Wish i had some advice for you though x

Hi Angela - i was a bit like that for a week or so - depends a bit on your weight - i think skinny people can suffer more as no fat to cushion things , but can just be very uncomfortable for a while . I borrowed an armchair from the nursing home I work at and that has been the onlt thing Ive sat in fir the last 6 weeks - not suggesting you raid your local home but might find something 2nd hand ?? I also bought a memory foam seat cushion from amazon which made things bearable - even took it to the local pub later on . Only a Couple of suggestions - dont know if theyll help you but all I can say is it will get better xxx

One of the biggest surprises I had after THR was the fact that for the first several weeks I just couldn't ever get comfortable, anywhere. I had to constantly change my positions and move my legs in a futile attempt at comfort. I think I needed more pain meds! 😏

Can you lie on the sofa Angela with your feet up, taking the weight off your bum?  It may be a bit low, if so you'll have to get on and off with great care or get some raisers.  At least you wouldn't feel cut off.  Something else I've seen mentioned on here is a sun lounger.  I don't quite know how that would work, being even lower than a sofa but maybe you could shop around and get a higher one.  When you're better you could use it in the garden.  The only other thing I can suggest is a pressure cushion.

The first couple of weeks are not good but it does get better after that.  

Cels Xx

Angela,

My favourite daytime chair was this cane chair which has a very soft cushion.

For the evenings, I found the recliner (with a 6 inch base raiser made by me) was the best.

Graham - 🚀💃

Hi Angela I was the same for the 1st week pre op. My legs used to hurt in the chair. My physio suggested putting my feet on a foot stool and I found this helped.

On a positive note it does get better. Keep giving it a go as every day you will see an improvement.

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Sue x

Hi Angela, I am 7 weeks post op and still only tolerate sitting for up to an hour. I can walk for ages but sitting is really uncomfortable. My solution was to put a pop up camp bed which I borrowed from a neighbour, in our lounge, where I can put my leg up when things get too uncomfortable with a bean bag on it do I can raise my leg up and still be near the kids so I can help with homework, play with them etc. It's a bit cluttered as a result but at least I am close to the action in the house and, Hopefully by the time I get to 3 months, I won't need it any longer...