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Will laying down be OK vs sitting in a chair

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Annette1234
Annette1234

Will be going in for LTHR Aug 9th, i am a layer, I lay on the sofa to read, watch TV, not much of a sitting in chairs during down time, will that be OK after surgery? I know I will need to get up and walk around but will laying be OK vs sitting up in a chair?? Curios... thanks!

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  • denise79180
    denise79180 Annette1234

    Posted

    I laid on my bed after op. This was more comfortable by far. Propped up tho, not lying flat. You have to make sure you can get off what you're lying on safely. The couch was too low at first. My bed was raised so I just kind of slid off from sitting on the side.

  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK Annette1234

    Posted

    I used a recliner chair (on a big box to raise it - see mywebsite), it was most comfortable, and a change from more upright seating.

    the website address is in my personal info here ...

       https://patient.info/forums/profiles/rocketman-sg6uk-907025

    and on the moderator's "useful resources" page at

       https://patient.info/forums/discuss/thr-useful-resources-487147

    Best wishes

    Graham - ????

    • Annette1234
      Annette1234 Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      I have two recliners in the living room and going to ask at joint camp

      ( Monday) about a lift chair we have upstairs, that may really work but as it assits in getting you out of the chair it may not help me build my muscles back up. Not sure if that will matter, maybe ease of getting up and down in the beginning will be enough smile

    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK Annette1234

      Posted

      The height matters a lot - you have to be able to get in and out without breaking the 90 degree rule, hence my 6 inch box underneath my recliner.

       

    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      but ... it has to be strong, firm and stable, you don't want to come crashing down.

    • Annette1234
      Annette1234 Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      I loved the box, sadly my chair on on 4 legs, which can still be done, now to get hubby to do something about it. 
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