After op do you get in and out of bed a certain side / way please? probably obviouslyyour good side!!!!!?
just asking as thiis mechanical bed arriving into small bedroom and to know which way to put it again the wall? - its heavy and dont want to move it again
thanks again, Im moving out of the denial bit but also having great relief from this injection! its a very welcome tease!! now forgeetting about it lol
really reassuring to think of you all doted around the world and not alone!
thanks again I cant tell you how helpful you have all been and although Im dipping in and out here, I'll be back for D dAY if ok with you
i was advised to lead with the operated side so you get out of bed on the operated side and into bed the opposite side. I have had a right thr so am getting out on the right (facing the foot of the bed) and in on the left so as far as bed positioning is concerned it would be best in the middle if the room so you have access both sides.
I know it sounds wrong, but I was also advised to get out of bed on the operated-leg side. As that would have meant changing sides in our double bed (which was also very wrong!), I was advised I could try sleeping with my head down the feet end. This was also terribly wrong, so I have opted for a single bed in the tiny spare room with attractive elephant feet to raise the wooden frame to the right height. I am now 3 weeks post op and have to say that moving to the spare room was the best thing for me and the rest of the family! If I wake in the night (most nights) I can thrash about trying to find a comfortable, allowable position to my heart's content, without worrying about disturbing anyone else.
I get into bed from right side (un-operated) and shuffle of=ver the bed until I can get my left leg on. To get out I shuffle until my bad leg is off the bed and then I can stand up. hope this helps.
I am glad you are ok I hope your new bed works for you.
I have read that you are supposed to get in and out of bed the same side as your operated leg. But I had my left leg done 8 weeks ago today and with me waiting so long for my op have got used to getting in and out of bed the same side all the time. So I always have got in and out of bed on the right. But I was given a bit of equiptment by ocupational therapy called a " Dog Lead " It looks like a dog lead with thick wire running through it with a soft loop at one end and a stiff loop at the other and that helps me get both legs on the bed so no worries.
I had a similar worry when I had my hip replaced but there is really nothing tow worry about, my physio taught me how to get in and out of bed on either side as I wasn't sure which bed in the house was best for me to use. I wasn't allowed out of hospital without this knowledge. Hope it all goes well for you.
I geared myself up to having to swap sides with hubby, however while in hospital I mentioned this to the OT and she showed me how to get in and out so I could sleep on my usual side of the bed.
so in hospital for the first 2 days I got out on the right and then on the last day I practiced getting out on the left.
Good luck, so wish I had a mechanical bed that would have been a god send!
Exeter Hospital didn't seem too fussed, which side, but keenon my getting in/out of bed or chair or car passenger seat should be very gentle, swivelling bum, and smooth, I used my arms to help a lot for first few weeks too.
great cos i have shifted every thing over to the left . bedside lights plugs etc and I love having a free side for books etc (and who knows maybe a man when IM fit.
Hi Pauline! Have you got a plastic sheet ? The hospital should lend you one or you can use a rubbish bin liner! My op was on my right side so got my room changed to suit me to cope with this. Also have a walking stick near by! Regards Amanda
I've had both hips done and sleep on left side of the bed. I got in bed the same way both times.
For the first couple of weeks I sat on the side of the bed. Slid myself back past my knees so legs straightened and then swung them both round to the bed together and slid them into position. Then I went to 1 leg at a time and used my hand to help lift the bad leg. After a while I didn't have to slide back so far and could lift them up seperately without any help with my hands as they were a lot stronger.
I was told that you need to get in AND out of bed on the side of the bed that is the same as the operated leg. For me for example I have just had a total right hip replacement - so when I get into bed I lead with my unoperated leg and then rotate the operated leg afterwards.
When I exit the bed then I lead with the operated leg and then the good leg - your physio's will explain fully I am sure.
At first it's a little difficult as the operated leg feels like it weighs a ton and won't do as it's being told (due to the muscle damage) but do you exercises and it comes back within a week or so.
Greetings from across the pond., getting into bed for me was easy to put the opp leg into bed in • first. Then getting out the good leg first then the op leg last.hope this helps.xxx
I had right hip done, sleep on the right side of a double bed. Did not need to alter, so I got into bed unoperated side first and out operated side first. Helped that we have a large bed so I had plenty of space
