I just said "I want a bath so bad" I wonder if I can, then determined myself to do it.. and I did.. it was scary tho so will wait awhile before attempting again, and stupid me did not take the phone with, just in case,,, I filled tub, stepped in, then asked my self, how did I used to do this?? I used to just sit right down!! well not that easy now.. my leg is still so stiff and still swollen it wont bend like the good one without hurting (think I need physio but havent got one yet)..I wanted to share what I ended up doing..
I got down on one knee, because I knew I could do that, then kind of twirled myself carefully around till I was on my back side.. wala, enjoying bath, but worried the whole time about how I was to get out..
I lifted myself up onto the edge of bathtub with my arms, then had to lift my op leg up and over the edge with my arms, it fell like dead weight onto the floor!!! geez thought I was farther along than that to happen... then lifted other leg out, then the hardest part it seems was standing up off the edge of tub, but i did it..holding onto things
well, I feel good that I was determined enough to do it, but disapointed that it wasnt easier by now,
Oh my! you be careful! I assume you do not have a walk in shower which would be much safer for you. Don't forget your phone if you attempt that again. Wishing you all the best
Hi Dawnkitty,
Well done you, I prefare showers but pleased you enjoyed your soak. I am at the same point as you and some days think I can do "normal" things but then suffer for it the next day, 11wks is not long in the grand scheme of things so take care and be kind to yourself x
Well done you!! I know my first bath was almost the same but I somehow managed to do the reverse of the swirl onto my bum in order to get out. Didn't fully enjoy the experience as I spoent the whole time in the bath worrying about getting out. It does get easier, I promise!!
right Sandra same as me, just sat in there worrying ; ) Do you remember when your first bath without worrying was?
Can't be exactly sure but I think it was about 3 months or 4 months after the op. I also always had my 11 year old around just in case. Just made me feel safer even though now as I look back, there wouldn't have been much she could have done physically for me, was all just in my mind!!Lol
I can't wait either for my first bath though at the moment i'm only week 4 so it is sometime in the future.
Sounds like you need strong arms!
I'm sure it can only get better for you. It does sound like you ought to have physio,
Well done but I should leave it a while before attempting it again. I have a walk in shower so baths are not that important for me. I did have one however, so that I could lie there and soak, but I was 4 months post op anyway so it wasn't quite as scary. No point in lying there wondering how you are going to get out again until you feel more confident about it. Best of luck in the future.
good for you!
funny how I was told to wait 6 weeks only, and indeed did the deed at 6 weeks one day (and that other deed too!) then. Not sure if you were advised to wait so long, but lying back into cascades of hot water must have made you feel pretty dammn good, even tho entering and leaving were not easy!
and like the other deed, or rideing a bicyle, it does get easier with practice~~!
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Hi mic took me a minute to figure out what other deed was lol.. I think I was told at least 6 weeks, but I tried a couple weeks ago without water and couldnt figure out how to lay down in tub without breaking 90 rule, which I am still trying to follow cause I am paranoid.. I will try again maybe in a week or so
Hi there , cant wait to have a good soak ! I'm 9 weeks bilateral , not sure how to tackle the bath yet , the shower was scary enough in the beginning . I am still pretty stiff so went for physio today and they got me on an exercse bike and some different exercises to do . Be real careful in the bath as it is so easy slip! Another few weeks and I'm sure you will find it easier , get some physio if you can , all the best , Ruth
I am 9 days post op I get the staples out I will ask if I can have shower. So many people are told different things I also get pain in the groin and thigh I did do quite habit of walking today Lyn xxx
Hi Lyn, I had a waterproof dressing on my wound and have been showering every other day since day four. Had my staples out today (day 14). I was told it was fine to shower with the waterproof dressing when I left hospital. I hope the pain in your groin goes, maybe you just overdid it a little bit today. take it easy x
Hi dawnkitty after reading your post I feel rather fortunate ny son put a bath lift in for me so at 12weeks it was lovely a belt lifts me down into the bath and lifts me out again as I love having a bath I am a bit heavy so would not be able to lift myself out with my arms
very nice ruth ann , good son you have : ) so glad you can have your bath with no problem
dear Lord ... made me laugh - how brave of you and really, I commanmd you for going for it .... and now you know ... funny thing this road to recovery is - and again, I don't know what I would do without you all .... who would understand what we are dealing with? I was very annoyed and upset when I was told that i couldn't take shower until the staples were removed ... I live alone and had a home health nurse come in to help me with the washing and getting dressed at that time - the next day the nurse came to help me take a shower ...well, for some odd reason I was so scared that I refused and decided to get the wash cloth and do it that way ... it took another 3 days until I got over this, whatever it was - still needed help because I couldn;t dry off my legs and feet ... I am almost back to normal - lower legs are still neglected and dry because i can't put body lotion on them - any advice ???
Well done Dawnkitty, half the You have to learn to trust your judgment like you knowing you'd manage your bath in your head even if you were anxious. I think i bathed at three weeks, secretly knew i could break 90deg rule , it sure does feel good tho dont it 
atb jay , keep the faith in yourselves.
whoops... Half the battle for us is in the mind...*
Well done though. It's amazing how much determination we can have.