Hi
I’ve received my pre op letter and been advised that within 22days of having this I should have had op.
my only worry is, that I need the operation this time on left side but due to us having the small bedroom in the house giving the kids more room I cannot change where the bed is and can only get in bed one way,which would mean getting in left/operated side first this time. I’m sure someone out there would have had same issue and want to see how they managed
For me in dec when had right hip done wasnt an issue as straight away i was getting in bed good side first.
thanks vickie
push the bed up the other end?
M
push the bed up the other end?
M
push the bed up the other end?
M
DO NOT WORRY, THATS OLD ADVICE, SOME OUT OF DATE MEDICS AND NURSES SPOUT. IT MATTERS NOT, THATS STRAIGHT FROM THE CONSULTANT john IVORY AT GREAT WESTERN HOSPITAL.
I was getting in on my op side when I had my thr 2 years ago. I would back up to the side, wiggle my butt into the bed, and then scoot to the middle. I never had particular advise about which side to get in.
I am sure many people will have different answers but for me I found that, with my wife helping, it was easier to get my operated leg, which is my left, up onto the bed first. This meant that I could go from a standing position to laying down without bending at all. And getting out of bed was the reverse procedure, keeping my whole body as straight as possible.
I had my right hip done on 27 feb and I get in and out of bed on the right side but you can do both sides
I had my right hip done on 27 feb and I get in and out of bed on the right side but you can do both sides
Vickie
I think at times we all over complicate and worry about things unnecessarily . I never thought even to ask the question so just got on with sitting down on the bed and getting in as normal .
Hi Vickie
I had same issue. Perch on bed use your crutch hook under leg and gently put into position. Then shuffle into position. Good luck with the op
Julie**
I got told to keep operated leg as straight as possible and when you get up push yourself up keep leg straight sit on edge of the bed operated leg straight as you stand up move operated leg back
I was told by the hospital staff that it doesn't matter. It's best to sleep on the side of the bed that you're used to.
if you saw my bedroom, you could understand but cannot do that. 😔
I was really worried that I would have to get into bed with operated leg first but it was fine I used that bit of material I had been given in hospital to lift the leg in. At the hospital they had suggested I lie at the other end of the bed but did not bother. I was able to lift my leg OK within a week or even less.
Hi Vickie,,
I have to tell you as a fellow leftie with a small bedroom.........upside down is the way to go! trust me.
I knew I wanted to go in good side first, and also it was too narrow by my husband's side of the bed to be messing around with crutches. I knew I would be getting up for the bathroom also in the middle of the night. Best thing I did. Good leg in first, followed up by lifting your bad leg in with your leg lift strap thing that physio give you. Worked a treat, I was able to hoist myself across the bed into a good position by myself. I was able to get out for the loo in reverse using the strap which I hung on the bedstead. The lift strap thingy was the most valuable piece of equipment I was given. Probably slept like that till I was a lot more mobile at around eight weeks. Takes a bit of getting used to at first but actually we quite enjoyed it. Weird also, as a life - long side sleeper I very often wake after turning onto my back now. Give it a go, it's fabulous!
Hi. My room is pretty cramped as well. I just put my pillow at the other end of the bed Give it a try out now before your op so you can used to it!!! Also if you have to move in/ out of bed you can make use of your good leg by placing the good foot under the bad leg and lifting it to where you need it. Best wishes for a successful operation and dont over think it!!!
thanks for all your comments.