Hi everyone. I'm having surgery in 3 months and am trying to get all I need prepared. I have a few questions:
1. It seems that a recliner would be very helpful, but when trying them out, you really have to push with your feet and abs to get them to close. We saw some electric ones that seemed like they would be much easier to use, and then saw electric lift chairs. Just wondering what type of recliner you needed post op. I'll be fused to pelvis and am thinking that standing up from sitting might be difficult, so am leaning toward a lift chair.... any thoughts?
2. Has anyone been to Hospital for Joint Diseases in NYC? Is is generally cold or hot in there? I'm trying to figure out what clothes to bring, or do you just wear the gown for the entire week?
3. Do you take a bath in the hospital? Does anyone help you? Do you shampoo your hair? I tried the no rinse poo, but it is awful on my thin hair. Do you wear a cap to cover it?
THanks so much!
1. It seems that a recliner would be very helpful, but when trying them out, you really have to push with your feet and abs to get them to close. We saw some electric ones that seemed like they would be much easier to use, and then saw electric lift chairs. Just wondering what type of recliner you needed post op. I'll be fused to pelvis and am thinking that standing up from sitting might be difficult, so am leaning toward a lift chair.... any thoughts?
2. Has anyone been to Hospital for Joint Diseases in NYC? Is is generally cold or hot in there? I'm trying to figure out what clothes to bring, or do you just wear the gown for the entire week?
3. Do you take a bath in the hospital? Does anyone help you? Do you shampoo your hair? I tried the no rinse poo, but it is awful on my thin hair. Do you wear a cap to cover it?
THanks so much!
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