Having read some of the posts over the last two months about preparing for thr some people recommended buying a reclining armchair for downstairs to rest on during the day post op. My 19 year old daughter put a message up on social media in our local area & got one today for €50. Reclining like bed with feet up. I don't think I'll ever go stairs to bed again it's so comfy. I'm a very happy mammy waiting for my op. Only 16 days to go all going according to plan.
Great idea, so long as it's easy enough to get out of!!!!
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Great idea as long as you don't break the 90 degree hip rule, as in your operated thigh can't go higher than 90 degrees to your hip, basically no higher than straight out and preferably your operated leg should be lower than 90 degrees.
I was told I couldn't sit on our comfy recliners as you kind of just sink into them and your bum is lower than your legs, especially when reclined (I was devastated, had visions of myself reclining in the comfy chair watching hours of movies) I had to borrow a chair from the hospital with arms and adjustable legs to make sure my hips were higher than my legs. If you're unsure, a rule of thumb should be your after operation modified toilet seat.
Sorry if I have burst your bubble, but also REALLY, REALLY happy for you if the recliner meets all the "rules".
Gaylene
Good luck.
That was a really good idea!
Gossip for the recliner have long handle to pull down the feet m
Mine just had a little half circle. So to put the feet down I had to push the foot down hard with both legs. I couldn't push it down too weak and very painful.it is a love seat recliner.So I had to scoot over to the other side.or just in the recliner and not get up.
It was emotionally stressful.
Hi Gossip girl ...
Sounds wonderful to me !!! Good advice given here too ... Sometimes, especially right after surgery, I got so confused about the 90 degree rule and had them show me the angle I had to avoid ... never was good at geometry ...
Maybe there is something you can find on youtube about using a recliner after THR ... A source of information ... I watched how to get in and out of the car, bed, chair etc ... for me though, it started to make sense after the surgery - before that, they were only words and pictures !!!
stay happy sweetheart
big hug
renee
I love my recliner and had to make a few adjustments to make it perfect and safe. Firstly it's electric so the eg support some up gradually without a sudden jerk. Then I found that I was falling down into it as I sat so a kind builder friend came round and screwed the base onto a wooden platform so it is now a few inches higher but can be put down when I'm fully recovered. Now it is perfect for rest, leg support and naps.
You our are a lucky girl to get such a bargain. Enjoy it.
Laura
I absolutely love my recliner use it every day. Slept in it first few nights.
Mine is high and electric so no problems with 90 degrees
good luck with the op. Not long now!!
Sure wished I could of seen on the future not knowing I was going to have a hip Surgery two yrs later. I definItely night bou electric one.
My grandson put my love seat and double recliner, on bricks with rubber place may on the bricks keeping it from slipping. I needed the extra height too.
Hi Carol It seems my joy Wa short lived as OT called to me today & said my hips & knees aren't quite at the right degrees while sitting on it & it's not remote controlled either it's manual. So I'm gonna play around with a few cushions under my bum to see if I can get less than 90 degree position before the op & someone will have to come to my aid & kick recliner back into sitting position for me. I won't give up that easily. It's such a bargain anŷway. I can give it to mum if not.