Guest guest Posted January 26, 2004 Report Share Posted January 26, 2004 Wow, folks. I'm leaving for S.C. on Thursday and having sugery on Monday, 1/2/04 (That's Groundhog's Day, not a loop I want to get stuck in!). Anyway, now I'm having all of these questions: How long do I have to observe the 90 degree rule once I'm post-op?? What kind of care will I need from family/friends once I get home and for how long? When can I shower and do all of that other stuff, like wash my hair (if I can't bend over more than 90 degrees)? Anything else I should know? Thanks, Joyce in Kentucky (Dr. Steve: anyone who calls me a youngster is at the head of my list of stars!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2004 Report Share Posted January 26, 2004 When can I shower and do all of that other stuff, like wash my hair (if I can't bend over more than 90 degrees)? Joyce, Most surgeons won't allow you to shower until the staples are out and the wound is pretty well closed. I washed my hair in the sink in the hospital post-op day 2. Someone told me that I wouldn't care that my hair wasn't washed--boy was she wrong!! The sink had a high faucet, and I just stuck my operated leg a bit behind me, and had nice clean hair. I have very strong arms, so I think I sort of leaned on the sink and braced myself with my arms... I had sponge baths and was also able to wash my hair in my kitchen sink when I got home--it was surprisingly refreshing. Cindy C+ 5/25/01 and 6/28/01 _______________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2004 Report Share Posted January 26, 2004 I showered (with the help of a female hospital assistant)3 days after surgery, in the hospital. Dr. Gross 7/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2004 Report Share Posted January 26, 2004 I had all hip precautions lifted at 4 1/2 weeks (had both hips done at same time), and was able to shower & get the incision wet within 2 weeks. Used crutches for 6 weeks and now am as good as I ever was now at 5 months post-op (yesterday). I still am working on my gait, but am 90% " normal " in the way I walk, and feel like I'm walking 100% normal. Good luck! > >Reply-To: surfacehippy >To: surfacehippy >Subject: Gulp... >Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 15:08:46 -0000 > >Wow, folks. I'm leaving for S.C. on Thursday and having sugery on >Monday, 1/2/04 (That's Groundhog's Day, not a loop I want to get >stuck in!). Anyway, now I'm having all of these questions: How long >do I have to observe the 90 degree rule once I'm post-op?? What kind >of care will I need from family/friends once I get home and for how >long? When can I shower and do all of that other stuff, like wash my >hair (if I can't bend over more than 90 degrees)? Anything else I >should know? Thanks, Joyce in Kentucky (Dr. Steve: anyone who >calls me a youngster is at the head of my list of stars!) > _________________________________________________________________ High-speed users—be more efficient online with the new MSN Premium Internet Software. http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-us&page=byoa/prem&ST=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2004 Report Share Posted January 26, 2004 Joyce, The hospital I was in (England) had everyone showering and washing their hair asap---by day 3 at the latest and encouraged daily showers and hair wash for morale. We had a good waterproof bandage on the wound, a rather nice shower chair, and, the first time, help from a good nurse. Eleanor RE: Gulp... When can I shower and do all of that other stuff, like wash my hair (if I can't bend over more than 90 degrees)? Joyce, Most surgeons won't allow you to shower until the staples are out and the wound is pretty well closed. I washed my hair in the sink in the hospital post-op day 2. Someone told me that I wouldn't care that my hair wasn't washed--boy was she wrong!! The sink had a high faucet, and I just stuck my operated leg a bit behind me, and had nice clean hair. I have very strong arms, so I think I sort of leaned on the sink and braced myself with my arms... I had sponge baths and was also able to wash my hair in my kitchen sink when I got home--it was surprisingly refreshing. Cindy C+ 5/25/01 and 6/28/01 _______________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2004 Report Share Posted January 26, 2004 > Wow, folks. I'm leaving for S.C. on Thursday and having sugery on > Monday, 1/2/04 (That's Groundhog's Day, not a loop I want to get > stuck in!). Anyway, now I'm having all of these questions: How long > do I have to observe the 90 degree rule once I'm post-op?? What kind > of care will I need from family/friends once I get home and for how > long? When can I shower and do all of that other stuff, like wash my > hair (if I can't bend over more than 90 degrees)? Anything else I > should know? Thanks, Joyce in Kentucky (Dr. Steve: anyone who > calls me a youngster is at the head of my list of stars!) Hang in there! It'll be here and gone before you know it. They have dandy waterproof dressings that allow you to shower and shampoo while you're even in the hospital (there are no staples - just internal stitches and tape) I think the good doc wants you to observe 90 degrees for 6 weeks, but I felt so good after just a few weeks that I would forget and occasionally find myself in violation. Fortunately, nothing happened. Your body usually will tell you if you're getting near the danger zone, I found. What hospital will you be in? If you're in Lexington, please say hi to Carol the day nurse, for me. She was so sweet. And please tell Lee that Lois says hello. Lois Dr Gross 8/6/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2004 Report Share Posted January 26, 2004 > Wow, folks. I'm leaving for S.C. on Thursday and having sugery on > Monday, 1/2/04 (That's Groundhog's Day, not a loop I want to get > stuck in!). Anyway, now I'm having all of these questions: How long > do I have to observe the 90 degree rule once I'm post-op?? What kind > of care will I need from family/friends once I get home and for how > long? When can I shower and do all of that other stuff, like wash my > hair (if I can't bend over more than 90 degrees)? Anything else I > should know? Thanks, Joyce in Kentucky (Dr. Steve: anyone who > calls me a youngster is at the head of my list of stars!) Hang in there! It'll be here and gone before you know it. They have dandy waterproof dressings that allow you to shower and shampoo while you're even in the hospital (there are no staples - just internal stitches and tape) I think the good doc wants you to observe 90 degrees for 6 weeks, but I felt so good after just a few weeks that I would forget and occasionally find myself in violation. Fortunately, nothing happened. Your body usually will tell you if you're getting near the danger zone, I found. What hospital will you be in? If you're in Lexington, please say hi to Carol the day nurse, for me. She was so sweet. And please tell Lee that Lois says hello. Lois Dr Gross 8/6/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2004 Report Share Posted January 26, 2004 Thanks, Lois. I will be in the Lexington Medical Center & will pass along your " hello's. " Joyce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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