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  • Shaving legs post-op

    I saw this in another post and didn't want to hi-jack that post so I thought I'd start a new one.

    I had my legs waxed a few days before surgery. It lasted about 2 weeks, then I had DH get out my old electric razor. He used it on me a few times until I could do some of it myself. I would lay in bed (right before we put the sheets in the laundry) and pull my legs up to me and shave what I could, he would do the rest. I used the electric one until I could bend some while in the shower. Honestly, at that point in time, you could care less if they are perfect, as long as they are somewhat clean.

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    I tackled the leg hair problem by purchasing an extention to hold a razor from an online site. I now manage fine in the shower and never had to ask my husband for help. They aren't easy to find. Google "lady's extention razor holder".
    Cathy, age 60
    A/P fusion surgeries April 2007,
    T2-sacrum
    Dr. Pashman, Cedars-Sinai, L.A.
    T correction 45 - 24 degrees
    L correction 66 - 46 degrees

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    • #3
      I had no idea such a contraption existed! That's a great idea. I used duct tape and taped a disposable razor to my back scratcher- but, it was a hassle because it would have to be redone after getting wet.
      Lisa age 47
      T curve 69 degrees
      L curve 40 degrees more or less - compensatory
      fused to from T-3 to sacrum
      anterior and posterior surgeries completed June 1, 2007
      pushing hard in recovery !!

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      • #4
        Maybe I'm funky but not being able to shave my legs will not bother me in the slightest! I rarely do it in the winter anyway - but I do have light growth.
        Jan Lotherington,
        56* thoracic curve, 50* lumbar curve
        A/P fusion T3-Sacrum, Dec 11&13 2007
        at age 55
        Dr Bridwell

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        • #5
          Shaving

          I am three and a half years post-op and I guess b/c of where my fusion is, I still find it difficult to shave parts of my legs in the shower, especially the left side of my left leg. I cannot twist around. I have a little foot rest in the shower which helps. I also have trouble with my toenails, so my husband clips them. I had my legs waxed right before the surgery.
          Heather
          Surgery date: April 20, 2004
          Anterior/posterior surgery
          Fused T-11 to L-5
          Pre op lumbar curve: 70 degrees, thoracic curve: 42 degrees
          Post op lumbar curve: 19 degrees, thoracic curve: 18
          Surgeon: Dr. Boachie-Adjei
          Had successful pregnancy and birth 2 years post-op

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          • #6
            I just this week mastered the electric shaver and can almost but not quite shave down to my ankles when I prop my leg up on a chair and kind of lean in instead of bend down. Hubby does the toenails. In my book, that's true love.
            Chris
            A/P fusion on June 19, 2007 at age 52; T10-L5
            Pre-op thoracolumbar curve: 70 degrees
            Post-op curve: 12 degrees
            Dr. Boachie-adjei, HSS, New York

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            • #7
              I use nair or an electric razor for my legs. My husband and I have been talking about getting laser hair removal for our daughter so she won't have to worry about bending to shave her legs.
              T12- L5 fusion 1975 - Rochester, NY
              2002 removal of bottom of rod and extra fusion
              3/1/11 C5-C6 disc replacement
              Daughter - T7 - L3 fusion 2004

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