underwear and things - for Debbie

[Guest guest]

Hi Debbie,

I had my hip resurfaced in England, and Mr. Treacy didn't even recommend

a raised toilet seat. The procedure was to slide the operated leg out in

front of you, and ease down onto the seat using your good leg, not bending

forward too far. It really wasn't that difficult. And bending back behind

you to wipe yourself was OK too. As for what to wear, I managed to wear the

usual underwear with the help of a little stick device that had a gripper

(like tongs). They'll probably give you one at the hospital. You use it as

an arm extension to get your feet through the holes, then pull everything

up. I took a long skirt to wear, and was VERY glad I did, as my leg was

quite swollen at first and I couldn't have gotten into my pants. The skirt

was so easy - I just slipped it on over my head and didn't have to deal with

bending and pulling. Plus it was colorful and the bright colors helped me

feel like cinderella on her way to the ball!

Best,

Heidi

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[Guest guest]

If you're less gifted, like me for instance, get online and pick up

some California Crazee Wear baggies. They have an elastic waist and

expand at the hips for plenty of room and they're lightweight and

easily washed. I mostly skipped underwear altogether but if you must,

loose fitting and easily removeable is the key to all clothing after

surgery. A pullover skirt would have worked beautifully but would

surely have raised a few eyebrows!) Good luck!

Steve Vince

Bilat BHR De Smet Jan 6, 2004

> Hi Debbie,

> I had my hip resurfaced in England, and Mr. Treacy didn't even

recommend

> a raised toilet seat. The procedure was to slide the operated leg

out in

> front of you, and ease down onto the seat using your good leg, not

bending

> forward too far. It really wasn't that difficult. And bending back

behind

> you to wipe yourself was OK too. As for what to wear, I managed to

wear the

> usual underwear with the help of a little stick device that had a

gripper

> (like tongs). They'll probably give you one at the hospital. You

use it as

> an arm extension to get your feet through the holes, then pull

everything

> up. I took a long skirt to wear, and was VERY glad I did, as my leg

was

> quite swollen at first and I couldn't have gotten into my pants.

The skirt

> was so easy - I just slipped it on over my head and didn't have to

deal with

> bending and pulling. Plus it was colorful and the bright colors

helped me

> feel like cinderella on her way to the ball!

> Best,

> Heidi

>

> _________________________________________________________________

> Get tips for maintaining your PC, notebook accessories and reviews in

> Technology 101. http://special.msn.com/tech/technology101.armx

[Guest guest]

If you're less gifted, like me for instance, get online and pick up

some California Crazee Wear baggies. They have an elastic waist and

expand at the hips for plenty of room and they're lightweight and

easily washed. I mostly skipped underwear altogether but if you must,

loose fitting and easily removeable is the key to all clothing after

surgery. A pullover skirt would have worked beautifully but would

surely have raised a few eyebrows!) Good luck!

Steve Vince

Bilat BHR De Smet Jan 6, 2004

> Hi Debbie,

> I had my hip resurfaced in England, and Mr. Treacy didn't even

recommend

> a raised toilet seat. The procedure was to slide the operated leg

out in

> front of you, and ease down onto the seat using your good leg, not

bending

> forward too far. It really wasn't that difficult. And bending back

behind

> you to wipe yourself was OK too. As for what to wear, I managed to

wear the

> usual underwear with the help of a little stick device that had a

gripper

> (like tongs). They'll probably give you one at the hospital. You

use it as

> an arm extension to get your feet through the holes, then pull

everything

> up. I took a long skirt to wear, and was VERY glad I did, as my leg

was

> quite swollen at first and I couldn't have gotten into my pants.

The skirt

> was so easy - I just slipped it on over my head and didn't have to

deal with

> bending and pulling. Plus it was colorful and the bright colors

helped me

> feel like cinderella on her way to the ball!

> Best,

> Heidi

>

> _________________________________________________________________

> Get tips for maintaining your PC, notebook accessories and reviews in

> Technology 101. http://special.msn.com/tech/technology101.armx

[Guest guest]

If you're less gifted, like me for instance, get online and pick up

some California Crazee Wear baggies. They have an elastic waist and

expand at the hips for plenty of room and they're lightweight and

easily washed. I mostly skipped underwear altogether but if you must,

loose fitting and easily removeable is the key to all clothing after

surgery. A pullover skirt would have worked beautifully but would

surely have raised a few eyebrows!) Good luck!

Steve Vince

Bilat BHR De Smet Jan 6, 2004

> Hi Debbie,

> I had my hip resurfaced in England, and Mr. Treacy didn't even

recommend

> a raised toilet seat. The procedure was to slide the operated leg

out in

> front of you, and ease down onto the seat using your good leg, not

bending

> forward too far. It really wasn't that difficult. And bending back

behind

> you to wipe yourself was OK too. As for what to wear, I managed to

wear the

> usual underwear with the help of a little stick device that had a

gripper

> (like tongs). They'll probably give you one at the hospital. You

use it as

> an arm extension to get your feet through the holes, then pull

everything

> up. I took a long skirt to wear, and was VERY glad I did, as my leg

was

> quite swollen at first and I couldn't have gotten into my pants.

The skirt

> was so easy - I just slipped it on over my head and didn't have to

deal with

> bending and pulling. Plus it was colorful and the bright colors

helped me

> feel like cinderella on her way to the ball!

> Best,

> Heidi

>

> _________________________________________________________________

> Get tips for maintaining your PC, notebook accessories and reviews in

> Technology 101. http://special.msn.com/tech/technology101.armx