Guest guest Posted January 4, 2004 Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 What is your opinion about the necessity and benefit of having a power lift chair during the recovery from bilateral hip replacements? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2004 Report Share Posted January 6, 2004 I would not think it necessary, unless you already have one. It will not teach you to use your muscles; but would be a big help the first week or so. I would highly recommend building a platform under your favorite chair prior to surgery, so you do not side too low, and you will definitely need a raised commode seat with armrests to help you safely get on/off the commode. Marilyn hippyhurting wrote: What is your opinion about the necessity and benefit of having a power lift chair during the recovery from bilateral hip replacements? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 My husband placed cement blocks under my favorite sofa. Also he placed plywood under the cushions so it wouldn't be too soft. It worked fine. Be sure and not sit in a chair with no arms, as you will need arms to help you get up for awhile. Re: power lift chairs I would not think it necessary, unless you already have one. It will not teach you to use your muscles; but would be a big help the first week or so. I would highly recommend building a platform under your favorite chair prior to surgery, so you do not side too low, and you will definitely need a raised commode seat with armrests to help you safely get on/off the commode.Marilynhippyhurting wrote: What is your opinion about the necessity and benefit of having a power lift chair during the recovery from bilateral hip replacements? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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