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I was allowed a shower in a couple days after surgery while still in the hospital. No swimming until the wound is well healed. My staples came out after a couple weeks. sweetpea37814 <sweetpea37814@...> wrote: Can anyone tell me how long it is after tkr before you can go swimming how about showering getting the incision wet how long till the staples come out? thanks sherrie aka neverous nellieGod bless you! __________________________________________________

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Hi Sherrie,

I wasn't able to take a shower while in the hospital, and my OS still

wouldn't let me take one until a couple of days after I got home.

This didn't make me too happy because I was in there for 5 days, then

I had to wait another couple of days...so I had to take the dreaded

sponge bath. That first shower was awesome though!! I have one of

those hand held showers with the massage heads on it. I just sat in

the shower chair and let it massage my knee.

I didn't get my staples out until two weeks after my surgery. My OS

said no way could I take a bath, swim, hot tub or whatever for a

couple of months till the incision is completely healed. Just to

make sure no bacteria can enter the area.

Deb

> Can anyone tell me how long it is after tkr before you can go

swimming

> how about showering getting the incision wet how long till the

staples

> come out? thanks sherrie aka neverous nellie

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Hello Everyone, I have been trying to catch up and want everyone to know I appreciate all the info lately, especially as I have just 4 weeks until my RTKR. I have been really sick with pneumonia and am battling to get back to myself. I may have picked this up in the plane on my recent trip to FL but then it could have started with allergies as the pine and oak pollen are very heavy here right now. The lists of things to have close-by and the shower info is very helpful. Thank you, Marciareynawhitehawk <ReynaWhitehawk@...> wrote: Hi Sherrie,I wasn't able to take a shower while in the hospital, and my OS still wouldn't let me take one until a couple of days after I got home. This didn't make me too happy because I was in there for 5 days, then I had to wait

another couple of days...so I had to take the dreaded sponge bath. That first shower was awesome though!! I have one of those hand held showers with the massage heads on it. I just sat in the shower chair and let it massage my knee.I didn't get my staples out until two weeks after my surgery. My OS said no way could I take a bath, swim, hot tub or whatever for a couple of months till the incision is completely healed. Just to make sure no bacteria can enter the area.Deb> Can anyone tell me how

long it is after tkr before you can go swimming > how about showering getting the incision wet how long till the staples > come out? thanks sherrie aka neverous nellie> > > > > > >

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It depends on the doctor I guess. I did have to wash my hair before I could take a shower. I couldn't stand it. A nurse helped me stand at the sink and do it. reynawhitehawk <ReynaWhitehawk@...> wrote: Hi Sherrie,I wasn't able to take a shower while in the hospital, and my OS still wouldn't let me take one until a couple of days after I got home. This didn't make me too happy because I was in there for 5 days, then I had to wait another couple of days...so I had to take the dreaded sponge bath. That first shower was awesome though!! I have one of those hand held showers with the massage heads on it. I just sat in the shower chair and let it massage my knee.I didn't get my staples out until two weeks after my surgery. My OS said no way could

I take a bath, swim, hot tub or whatever for a couple of months till the incision is completely healed. Just to make sure no bacteria can enter the area.Deb> Can anyone tell me how long it is after tkr before you can go swimming > how about showering getting the incision wet how long till the staples > come out? thanks sherrie aka neverous nellie> > > > > > >

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The grass pollen is bad here in eastern Tennessee right now so I can really feel for you. It's really hurting my asthma right now. I hope you feel better soon and this doesn't affect your surgery date. Take care, Marcia Morse <morsekittyl@...> wrote: Hello Everyone, I have been trying to catch up and want everyone to know I appreciate all the info lately, especially as I have just 4 weeks until my RTKR. I have been really sick with pneumonia and am battling to get back to myself. I may have picked this up in the plane on my recent trip to FL but then it could have started with allergies as the pine and oak pollen are very heavy here right now. The lists of things to have close-by and the shower info is very helpful. Thank you, Marciareynawhitehawk <ReynaWhitehawk@...> wrote: Hi Sherrie,I wasn't able to take a shower while in the hospital, and my OS still wouldn't let me take one until a couple of days after I got home. This didn't make me too happy because I was in there for 5 days, then I had to wait another couple of days...so I had to take the dreaded sponge bath. That first shower was awesome though!! I have one of those hand held showers with the massage heads on it. I just sat in the shower chair and let it massage my knee.I didn't get my staples out until two weeks after my surgery. My OS said no way could I take a bath, swim, hot tub or whatever for a couple of months till the incision is completely healed. Just to make sure no bacteria can enter the

area.Deb> Can anyone tell me how long it is after tkr before you can go swimming > how about showering getting the incision wet how long till the staples > come out? thanks sherrie aka neverous nellie> > > > > > >

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...

My husband would wash my hair in the kitchen sink while I clung to

the counter like a crazy woman. It was like pulling teeth trying to

talk him into doing it!! I remember how I could barely stand there

for a few minutes till my leg would start shaking so bad......seems

like ages ago now!!

Debi

>

> It depends on the doctor I guess. I did have to wash my hair before

I could take a shower. I couldn't stand it. A nurse helped me stand

at the sink and do it.

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Hi, my Dr. wouldn't let me take a shower until my sutures were out. I had to was my hair though so I sat with one my good leg in the tub and my bad leg out and leaned in the tub and my daughter washed it for me.

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small world I am not in Tn right now but I am orginally from eastern Tn sherrieBill and Canter <cindyj4652@...> wrote: It depends on the doctor I guess. I did have to wash my hair before I could take a shower. I couldn't stand it. A nurse helped me stand at the sink and do it. reynawhitehawk <ReynaWhitehawk@...> wrote: Hi Sherrie,I wasn't able to take a shower while in the hospital, and my OS still wouldn't let me take one until a couple of days after I got home. This didn't make me too happy because I was in there for 5 days, then I had to wait another couple of days...so I had to take the dreaded sponge bath. That first

shower was awesome though!! I have one of those hand held showers with the massage heads on it. I just sat in the shower chair and let it massage my knee.I didn't get my staples out until two weeks after my surgery. My OS said no way could I take a bath, swim, hot tub or whatever for a couple of months till the incision is completely healed. Just to make sure no bacteria can enter the area.Deb> Can anyone tell me how long it is after tkr before you can go swimming > how about showering getting

the incision wet how long till the staples > come out? thanks sherrie aka neverous nellie> > > > > > >

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HI, I'm Donna and I am also from Tennessee.

--- sherrie <sweetpea37814@...> wrote:

> small world I am not in Tn right now but I am

> orginally from eastern Tn sherrie

>

> Bill and Canter <cindyj4652@...> wrote:

> It depends on the doctor I guess. I did have to

> wash my hair before I could take a shower. I

> couldn't stand it. A nurse helped me stand at the

> sink and do it.

>

>

> reynawhitehawk <ReynaWhitehawk@...> wrote:

> Hi Sherrie,

>

> I wasn't able to take a shower while in the

> hospital, and my OS still

> wouldn't let me take one until a couple of days

> after I got home.

> This didn't make me too happy because I was in there

> for 5 days, then

> I had to wait another couple of days...so I had to

> take the dreaded

> sponge bath. That first shower was awesome though!!

> I have one of

> those hand held showers with the massage heads on

> it. I just sat in

> the shower chair and let it massage my knee.

>

> I didn't get my staples out until two weeks after my

> surgery. My OS

> said no way could I take a bath, swim, hot tub or

> whatever for a

> couple of months till the incision is completely

> healed. Just to

> make sure no bacteria can enter the area.

>

> Deb

>

>

>

> > Can anyone tell me how long it is after tkr

> before you can go

> swimming

> > how about showering getting the incision wet how

> long till the

> staples

> > come out? thanks sherrie aka neverous nellie

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

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Hi Donna I live ib CA now but Tn is where all the family and the heart are.makers_lady <makers_lady@...> wrote: HI, I'm Donna and I am also from Tennessee.--- sherrie <sweetpea37814@...> wrote:> small world I am not in Tn right now but I am> orginally from eastern Tn sherrie> > Bill and Canter <cindyj4652@...> wrote: > It depends on the doctor I guess. I did have to> wash my hair before I could take a shower. I> couldn't stand it. A nurse helped me stand at the> sink and do it. > > > reynawhitehawk <ReynaWhitehawk@...> wrote:> Hi Sherrie,> > I wasn't able to take a shower while in the> hospital, and my OS still > wouldn't let

me take one until a couple of days> after I got home. > This didn't make me too happy because I was in there> for 5 days, then > I had to wait another couple of days...so I had to> take the dreaded > sponge bath. That first shower was awesome though!!> I have one of > those hand held showers with the massage heads on> it. I just sat in > the shower chair and let it massage my knee.> > I didn't get my staples out until two weeks after my> surgery. My OS > said no way could I take a bath, swim, hot tub or> whatever for a > couple of months till the incision is completely> healed. Just to > make sure no bacteria can enter the area.> > Deb> > > > > Can anyone tell me how long it is after tkr> before you can go > swimming > > how about showering getting the incision wet how> long till the > staples > > come out? thanks sherrie aka neverous nellie> > > > > > > > > > > > > >

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I'm in CA too....north east Los Angeles County. Where are you?

Debi

> > It depends on the doctor I guess. I did have to

> > wash my hair before I could take a shower. I

> > couldn't stand it. A nurse helped me stand at the

> > sink and do it.

> >

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I live in Bristol. Where are you girls from if you don't mind me knowing. sherrie <sweetpea37814@...> wrote: Hi Donna I live ib CA now but Tn is where all the family and the heart are.makers_lady <makers_lady@...> wrote: HI, I'm Donna and I am also from Tennessee.--- sherrie <sweetpea37814@...> wrote:> small world I am not in Tn right now but I am> orginally from eastern Tn sherrie> > Bill and Canter <cindyj4652@...> wrote: > It depends on the doctor I guess. I did have to> wash my hair before I could take a shower. I> couldn't stand it. A nurse helped me stand at

the> sink and do it. > > > reynawhitehawk <ReynaWhitehawk@...> wrote:> Hi Sherrie,> > I wasn't able to take a shower while in the> hospital, and my OS still > wouldn't let me take one until a couple of days> after I got home. > This didn't make me too happy because I was in there> for 5 days, then > I had to wait another couple of days...so I had to> take the dreaded > sponge bath. That first shower was awesome though!!> I have one of > those hand held showers with the massage heads on> it. I just sat in > the shower chair and let it massage my knee.> > I didn't get my staples out until two weeks after my> surgery. My OS > said no way could I take a bath, swim, hot tub or> whatever for a > couple of months till the incision is

completely> healed. Just to > make sure no bacteria can enter the area.> > Deb> > > > > Can anyone tell me how long it is after tkr> before you can go > swimming > > how about showering getting the incision wet how> long till the > staples > > come out? thanks sherrie aka neverous nellie> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Be your own

advocate! The best patient is an> informed patient! > > > > > > > >

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small small world I was from town. sherrieBill and Canter <cindyj4652@...> wrote: I live in Bristol. Where are you girls from if you don't mind me knowing. sherrie <sweetpea37814@...> wrote: Hi Donna I live ib CA now but Tn is where all the family and the heart are.makers_lady <makers_lady@...> wrote: HI, I'm Donna and I am also from Tennessee.--- sherrie <sweetpea37814@...> wrote:> small world I am not in Tn right now but I am> orginally from eastern Tn sherrie>

> Bill and Canter <cindyj4652@...> wrote: > It depends on the doctor I guess. I did have to> wash my hair before I could take a shower. I> couldn't stand it. A nurse helped me stand at the> sink and do it. > > > reynawhitehawk <ReynaWhitehawk@...> wrote:> Hi Sherrie,> > I wasn't able to take a shower while in the> hospital, and my OS still > wouldn't let me take one until a couple of days> after I got home. > This didn't make me too happy because I was in there> for 5 days, then > I had to wait another couple of days...so I had to> take the dreaded > sponge bath. That first shower was awesome though!!> I have one of > those hand held showers with the massage heads on> it. I just sat in > the shower chair and let it massage

my knee.> > I didn't get my staples out until two weeks after my> surgery. My OS > said no way could I take a bath, swim, hot tub or> whatever for a > couple of months till the incision is completely> healed. Just to > make sure no bacteria can enter the area.> > Deb> > > > > Can anyone tell me how long it is after tkr> before you can go > swimming > > how about showering getting the

incision wet how> long till the > staples > > come out? thanks sherrie aka neverous nellie> > > > > > > > > > > > > >

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Hi Debi I am south San Jaqin County sherriereynawhitehawk <ReynaWhitehawk@...> wrote: I'm in CA too....north east Los Angeles County. Where are you?Debi > > It depends on the doctor I guess. I did have to>

> wash my hair before I could take a shower. I> > couldn't stand it. A nurse helped me stand at the> > sink and do it. > > God bless all our heros PMSM LCPL JOSH India 2nd plt. __________________________________________________

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Cool...not too far from us. My husband and I were both born in the

L.A. suburbs. We live in a tiny town called Acton, about 35 miles

northeast of Valencia, where Magic Mountain is. Nothing but lots of

horse ranches here. But I commute everyday down to North Hollywood,

whcih takes me at least 1 1/2 hours...and it's only 45 miles. I hate

this traffic. That is the main thing I haven't missed not working

after my surgery!!!! How I dread going back to it next month.

Debi

I'm in CA too....north

east Los Angeles County. Where are you?

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> Debi

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Hi, I am from Harrogate

--- sherrie <sweetpea37814@...> wrote:

> small small world I was from town.

> sherrie

>

> Bill and Canter <cindyj4652@...> wrote:

> I live in Bristol. Where are you girls from if you

> don't mind me knowing.

>

>

> sherrie <sweetpea37814@...> wrote:

> Hi Donna I live ib CA now but Tn is where all the

> family and the heart are.

>

> makers_lady <makers_lady@...> wrote: HI, I'm

> Donna and I am also from Tennessee.

>

> --- sherrie <sweetpea37814@...> wrote:

>

> > small world I am not in Tn right now but I

> am

> > orginally from eastern Tn sherrie

> >

> > Bill and Canter <cindyj4652@...>

> wrote:

> > It depends on the doctor I guess. I did have to

> > wash my hair before I could take a shower. I

> > couldn't stand it. A nurse helped me stand at the

> > sink and do it.

> >

> >

> > reynawhitehawk <ReynaWhitehawk@...> wrote:

> > Hi Sherrie,

> >

> > I wasn't able to take a shower while in the

> > hospital, and my OS still

> > wouldn't let me take one until a couple of days

> > after I got home.

> > This didn't make me too happy because I was in

> there

> > for 5 days, then

> > I had to wait another couple of days...so I had to

> > take the dreaded

> > sponge bath. That first shower was awesome

> though!!

> > I have one of

> > those hand held showers with the massage heads on

> > it. I just sat in

> > the shower chair and let it massage my knee.

> >

> > I didn't get my staples out until two weeks after

> my

> > surgery. My OS

> > said no way could I take a bath, swim, hot tub or

> > whatever for a

> > couple of months till the incision is completely

> > healed. Just to

> > make sure no bacteria can enter the area.

> >

> > Deb

> >

> >

> >

> > > Can anyone tell me how long it is after tkr

> > before you can go

> > swimming

> > > how about showering getting the incision wet how

> > long till the

> > staples

> > > come out? thanks sherrie aka neverous nellie

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

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That is not too far. I've been there a couple of times. My brother's girlfriend and her family are from down that way. sherrie <sweetpea37814@...> wrote: small small world I was from town. sherrieBill and Canter <cindyj4652@...> wrote: I live in Bristol. Where are you girls from if you don't mind me knowing. sherrie <sweetpea37814@...> wrote: Hi Donna I live ib CA now but Tn is where all the family and the heart are.makers_lady <makers_lady@...> wrote: HI, I'm Donna and I am also from Tennessee.--- sherrie <sweetpea37814@...> wrote:> small world I am not in Tn right now but I am> orginally from eastern Tn sherrie> > Bill and Canter <cindyj4652@...> wrote: > It depends on the doctor I guess. I did have to> wash my hair before I could take a shower. I> couldn't stand it. A nurse helped me stand at the> sink and do it. > > > reynawhitehawk <ReynaWhitehawk@...> wrote:> Hi Sherrie,> > I wasn't able to take a shower while in the> hospital, and my OS still > wouldn't let me take one until a couple of days> after I got home. > This didn't make me too happy because I was in there> for 5

days, then > I had to wait another couple of days...so I had to> take the dreaded > sponge bath. That first shower was awesome though!!> I have one of > those hand held showers with the massage heads on> it. I just sat in > the shower chair and let it massage my knee.> > I didn't get my staples out until two weeks after my> surgery. My OS > said no way could I take a bath, swim, hot tub or> whatever for a > couple of months till the incision is completely> healed. Just to > make sure no bacteria can enter the area.> > Deb> > > > > Can anyone tell me how long it is after tkr> before you can go > swimming > > how about showering getting the incision wet how> long till the > staples > > come out? thanks sherrie aka neverous nellie> > > > > > > > > > > > > >

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Makes me think of Disney "It's a small world after all........ lolmakers_lady <makers_lady@...> wrote: Hi, I am from Harrogate--- sherrie <sweetpea37814@...> wrote:> small small world I was from town. > sherrie> > Bill and Canter <cindyj4652@...> wrote: > I live in Bristol. Where are you girls from if you> don't mind me knowing.> > > sherrie <sweetpea37814@...> wrote:> Hi Donna I live ib CA now but Tn is where all the> family and the heart are.> > makers_lady <makers_lady@...> wrote: HI, I'm> Donna and I am also from Tennessee.> > --- sherrie <sweetpea37814@...> wrote:>

> > small world I am not in Tn right now but I> am> > orginally from eastern Tn sherrie> > > > Bill and Canter <cindyj4652@...>> wrote: > > It depends on the doctor I guess. I did have to> > wash my hair before I could take a shower. I> > couldn't stand it. A nurse helped me stand at the> > sink and do it. > > > > > > reynawhitehawk <ReynaWhitehawk@...> wrote:> > Hi Sherrie,> > > > I wasn't able to take a shower while in the> > hospital, and my OS still > > wouldn't let me take one until a couple of days> > after I got home. > > This didn't make me too happy because I was in> there> > for 5 days, then > > I had to wait another couple of days...so I had to> >

take the dreaded > > sponge bath. That first shower was awesome> though!!> > I have one of > > those hand held showers with the massage heads on> > it. I just sat in > > the shower chair and let it massage my knee.> > > > I didn't get my staples out until two weeks after> my> > surgery. My OS > > said no way could I take a bath, swim, hot tub or> > whatever for a > > couple of months till the incision is completely> > healed. Just to > > make sure no bacteria can enter the area.> > > > Deb> > > > > > > > > Can anyone tell me how long it is after tkr> > before you can go > > swimming > > > how about showering getting the incision wet how> > long till the > > staples > > > come out? thanks sherrie aka neverous nellie> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

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I know. It's weird a couple of us live so close. sherrie <sweetpea37814@...> wrote: Makes me think of Disney "It's a small world after all........ lolmakers_lady <makers_lady@...> wrote: Hi, I am from Harrogate--- sherrie <sweetpea37814@...> wrote:> small small world I was from town. > sherrie> > Bill and Canter <cindyj4652@...> wrote: > I live in Bristol. Where are you girls from if you> don't mind me knowing.> > > sherrie <sweetpea37814@...> wrote:> Hi Donna I live ib CA now but Tn is

where all the> family and the heart are.> > makers_lady <makers_lady@...> wrote: HI, I'm> Donna and I am also from Tennessee.> > --- sherrie <sweetpea37814@...> wrote:> > > small world I am not in Tn right now but I> am> > orginally from eastern Tn sherrie> > > > Bill and Canter <cindyj4652@...>> wrote: > > It depends on the doctor I guess. I did have to> > wash my hair before I could take a shower. I> > couldn't stand it. A nurse helped me stand at the> > sink and do it. > > > > > > reynawhitehawk <ReynaWhitehawk@...> wrote:> > Hi Sherrie,> > > > I wasn't able to take a shower while in the> > hospital, and my OS still > > wouldn't let me

take one until a couple of days> > after I got home. > > This didn't make me too happy because I was in> there> > for 5 days, then > > I had to wait another couple of days...so I had to> > take the dreaded > > sponge bath. That first shower was awesome> though!!> > I have one of > > those hand held showers with the massage heads on> > it. I just sat in > > the shower chair and let it massage my knee.> > > > I didn't get my staples out until two weeks after> my> > surgery. My OS > > said no way could I take a bath, swim, hot tub or> > whatever for a > > couple of months till the incision is completely> > healed. Just to > > make sure no bacteria can enter the area.> > > > Deb> > > > > > ---

In Joint Replacement ,> Bill> > and Canter > > <cindyj4652@...> wrote:> > >> > > I was allowed a shower in a couple days after> > surgery while still > > in the hospital. No swimming until the wound is> well> > healed. My > > staples came out after a couple weeks.> > > > > > > > > sweetpea37814 <sweetpea37814@...> wrote:> > > Can anyone tell me how long it is after tkr> > before you can go > > swimming > > > how about showering getting the incision wet how> > long till the > > staples > > > come out? thanks sherrie aka neverous nellie> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Be your own

advocate! The best patient is an> > informed patient! > > > > > > > > > > > >

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FYI They sell water proof bandages big enough to cover any wound. I had a shower in the hospital and when I got home 3 days later was given some to take home... never went without my daily shower... hippie 01/05 reynawhitehawk <ReynaWhitehawk@...> wrote: ...My husband would wash my hair in the kitchen sink while I clung to the counter like a crazy woman. It was like pulling teeth trying to talk him into doing it!! I remember how I could barely stand there for a few minutes till my leg would start shaking so bad......seems like ages ago now!!Debi>> It depends on the doctor I

guess. I did have to wash my hair before I could take a shower. I couldn't stand it. A nurse helped me stand at the sink and do it. > > __________________________________________________

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I guess it all depends on what your doctor's orders are. They

wouldn't let me shower in the hospital. Nor when I got home for a

few days. Especially won't let you take a bath till your wound is

totally healed. That first shower I took after surgery was like an

hour long...I sat on that shower seat using the hand held shower

massager and let the warm water run on my knee. Wonderful!!

Deb

> >

> > It depends on the doctor I guess. I did have to wash my hair

before

> I could take a shower. I couldn't stand it. A nurse helped me stand

> at the sink and do it.

> >

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my method also has stalled surgery for me.Its alittle complicated.

I swim breast stroke for one hour,about 25 laps if this still interests you let me know and i will give you the details for swimming with stenosis its not conventional,but for 18 months its a big help

--------- walkerSpinal Stenosis Treatment Date: Saturday, November 22, 2008, 4:07 PM

The neurologist had me buy a walker with a seat. I use it to wash dishes and do other kitchen tasks. Also I use it anytime I know I'm going to be somewhere that doesn't have seats for me to use. For instance, I made sure I carried it with me to vote recently. I wasn't sure how long the line would be. I can't stand for very long. Joan

I can't remember if it is in a Carol s catalog or a Dr Lenards catalog. but I have seen a three legged stool with rollers and a seat that you can sit on the seat, but still be in a standing up position and walk around as needed,but still take weight off your hips and legs. Something like that or even just a bar stool tall enough to be able to sit and stir stuff on the stove should be of help.Debbie and Ian McKinley (BMD since 93)no litters Kansas http://home. hit.net/~ dimck/http://www.flickr. com/photos/ dimck23/ (200 carting photo)

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I have incorporated your side of the pool excercises and i think there is an added advantage.I dont know how to do the pelvic tilt however.My swimming is with a mask and snorkel as arching my back to breath excacerbates my back pain but this method doesnt.Also iuse the frog kick but at the end of the kick I forcefully end the kick by very strongly holding the legs together so ifeel the gluten muscles,I do 30 lapes which is about 800 kicks four times a week.It is the best thing I have found so far

--------- walkerSpinal Stenosis Treatment Date: Saturday, November 22, 2008, 4:07 PM

The neurologist had me buy a walker with a seat. I use it to wash dishes and do other kitchen tasks. Also I use it anytime I know I'm going to be somewhere that doesn't have seats for me to use. For instance, I made sure I carried it with me to vote recently. I wasn't sure how long the line would be. I can't stand for very long. Joan

I can't remember if it is in a Carol s catalog or a Dr Lenards catalog. but I have seen a three legged stool with rollers and a seat that you can sit on the seat, but still be in a standing up position and walk around as needed,but still take weight off your hips and legs. Something like that or even just a bar stool tall enough to be able to sit and stir stuff on the stove should be of help.Debbie and Ian McKinley (BMD since 93)no litters Kansas http://home. hit.net/~ dimck/http://www.flickr. com/photos/ dimck23/ (200 carting photo)

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YOU can only do this in lap swimming times and lanes.but remember two things you cant arch your back to breath,and at the end of each kick you hold the closed position for 5 or 10 seconds sguessing the glutes firmly

--------- walkerSpinal Stenosis Treatment Date: Saturday, November 22, 2008, 4:07 PM

The neurologist had me buy a walker with a seat. I use it to wash dishes and do other kitchen tasks. Also I use it anytime I know I'm going to be somewhere that doesn't have seats for me to use. For instance, I made sure I carried it with me to vote recently. I wasn't sure how long the line would be. I can't stand for very long. Joan

I can't remember if it is in a Carol s catalog or a Dr Lenards catalog. but I have seen a three legged stool with rollers and a seat that you can sit on the seat, but still be in a standing up position and walk around as needed,but still take weight off your hips and legs. Something like that or even just a bar stool tall enough to be able to sit and stir stuff on the stove should be of help.Debbie and Ian McKinley (BMD since 93)no litters Kansas http://home. hit.net/~ dimck/http://www.flickr. com/photos/ dimck23/ (200 carting photo)

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> From: Joan Wingo <joanwingo2@...>

> Subject: walker

> Spinal Stenosis Treatment

> Date: Saturday, November 22, 2008, 4:07 PM

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> The neurologist had me buy a walker with

a seat. I use it to wash dishes and do other kitchen tasks. Also I

use it anytime I know I'm going to be somewhere that doesn't have

seats for me to use. For instance, I made sure I carried it with me

to vote recently. I wasn't sure how long the line would be. I can't

stand for very long. Joan

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> I can't remember if it is in a Carol s

catalog or a Dr

> Lenards catalog. but I have seen a three legged

stool with rollers

> and a seat that you can sit on the seat, but

still be in a standing

> up position and walk around as needed,but still

take weight off your

> hips and legs. Something like that or even just a

bar stool tall

> enough to be able to sit and stir stuff on the

stove should be of help.

> Debbie and Ian McKinley (BMD since 93)no

> litters Kansas http://home. hit.net/~ dimck/

> http://www.flickr. com/photos/ dimck23/ (200

carting photo)

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