Hi Everyone,
Well, it's been almost seven weeks post surgery and yesterday my husband drove me to church for the first time (I would have gone last week, but dropping off sister at airport).
ANYWAY, the chairs at church are lightly padded, so I didn't bring my "pillow" in with me (I am still using a pillow for my back for sitting in chairs, cars, etc). I tried to sit back and lean against the cushion but could only do it for a short time before it became uncomfortable...so I spent most of the service just sitting "erect" in my chair which lead to one aching back by the end of the service. Went home, took my scheduled pain dosage and slept for 1.5 hours.
I realize I am not a big person--and my legs aren't long enough to get the bottom of my back up to the back of the chair, but pre-surgery wasn't a problem (I guess I slouched in the chairs).
How long post-op was it before you could just sit and lean back normally in a normal chair? BTW, I am fused both top and bottom....so there isn't much give anywhere.
Also, for others fused like me, can you get your socks on by yourself...well, after you are totally fused, or do you still need the sock tool forever after?
Enquiring minds want to know what others can do!
Well, it's been almost seven weeks post surgery and yesterday my husband drove me to church for the first time (I would have gone last week, but dropping off sister at airport).
ANYWAY, the chairs at church are lightly padded, so I didn't bring my "pillow" in with me (I am still using a pillow for my back for sitting in chairs, cars, etc). I tried to sit back and lean against the cushion but could only do it for a short time before it became uncomfortable...so I spent most of the service just sitting "erect" in my chair which lead to one aching back by the end of the service. Went home, took my scheduled pain dosage and slept for 1.5 hours.
I realize I am not a big person--and my legs aren't long enough to get the bottom of my back up to the back of the chair, but pre-surgery wasn't a problem (I guess I slouched in the chairs).
How long post-op was it before you could just sit and lean back normally in a normal chair? BTW, I am fused both top and bottom....so there isn't much give anywhere.
Also, for others fused like me, can you get your socks on by yourself...well, after you are totally fused, or do you still need the sock tool forever after?
Enquiring minds want to know what others can do!
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