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Making progress (Hip replacement)

I am still oxox — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 22:50:14 GMT

I am 6 weeks post of as of this past Saturday. I am making slow progress, but I am making progresses. My PT just cut me back to 2 times a week from 3, I have a PT that comes to my house, I want to keep my circle of contact small

I am still sleeping on the recliner, flat on my back which is leading to shoulder and headaches.

I am very leery about sleeping in my bed, but I do miss it. I am scared to navigate the bedroom for late night potty runs, I am afraid I will get all messed up in my covers.

I am making progress.

Re: Making progress (Hip replacement)

FancyPhillyshopper — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 23:08:22 GMT

Hang in there! Recovering from major surgery is never a speedy process. It is important to build back all your muscles and strengthen your body.

Perhaps you can use a European coverlet on your bed--it takes the place of sheets and blankets and is easy on and off.

Re: Making progress (Hip replacement)

I am still oxox — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 23:40:03 GMT

@FancyPhillyshopper

What is a European Coverlet and what would be the purpose, sounds like a sleeping bag, I can not seem to find on on line

@FancyPhillyshopper wrote:

Hang in there! Recovering from major surgery is never a speedy process. It is important to build back all your muscles and strengthen your body.

Perhaps you can use a European coverlet on your bed--it takes the place of sheets and blankets and is easy on and off.

Re: Making progress (Hip replacement)

hckynut — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 23:35:33 GMT

@I am still oxox

Your key words: "making progress". When recovering from a surgery an injury, or other very serious health issues! Time should not matter, progress seen and felt should be everyone's goal.

I am really happy to read this. Stay with what is working for you. And those late night runs? Be very, very careful!

hckynut

Re: Making progress (Hip replacement)

DottieBlue — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:05:22 GMT

Glad to hear you are making progress.

Would night lights help you navigate during the night? I don't have convenient wall outlets for nightlights, but I found a night lamp on Amazon. It looks like a pretty vase and it sits on my dresser. It takes a 4 watt night light bulb, and it is a plug-in. Search "Ibis & Orchid night lamp" on Amazon to see them. I have one in my bedroom and one in my kitchen.

Hang in there and keep on improving!!

Re: Making progress (Hip replacement)

Desert Lily — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:18:07 GMT

@I am still oxo It's good news that you continue to make progress! @DottieBlue 's idea of keeping a light on sounds like a good idea. Would extra bed pillows or a memory foam pillow make the recliner more comfortable? When my mom had hip replacement surgery, she too slept on a recliner for a while.

When you feel ready for a bed again, would an adjustable bed frame be helpful? My mom had a queen one. She used a queen bottom sheet but a twin top sheet and a twin blanket or a throw.

Take care and hang in there.

Re: Making progress (Hip replacement)

I am still oxox — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 01:07:17 GMT

@Desert Lily

We have two twin coverlets that we used when my hubby was recovering from his hip saga, I am using on on the sofa and I think when i go back to sleeping in our bed we will use them for a while, less fabric to get messed up with

@Desert Lily wrote:
@I am still oxo It's good news that you continue to make progress! @DottieBlue 's idea of keeping a light on sounds like a good idea. Would extra bed pillows or a memory foam pillow make the recliner more comfortable? When my mom had hip replacement surgery, she too slept on a recliner for a while.
When you feel ready for a bed again, would an adjustable bed frame be helpful? My mom had a queen one. She used a queen bottom sheet but a twin top sheet and a twin blanket or a throw.
Take care and hang in there.

Re: Making progress (Hip replacement)

Goodie2shoes — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 02:30:40 GMT

@I am still oxox glad to see you are progressing, sounds like you are doing well in your recovery

Re: Making progress (Hip replacement)

Terrywu — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 03:07:08 GMT

That is good news. I had TKR in January and was up and about quickly. However when. I broke my femur I was in a rehab 7 weeks. Takes time and patience. Keep up the good work.