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Bilateral TKR and getting in and out of bed
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Apr 9, 2019 | Replies (18)Comment receiving replies
A leglifter sounds good. I’ll have to look one up. I started trying to Figure out how to get both my legs up while sitting on the bed. That’s when I realize my bed is way too tall. It is going to make it very challenging. I do have a great helper and my husband, but I don’t want to have to rely on him every single time I want to get out of bed or get into bed. How long do you think it will take to not have to rely on him 24/7?
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I don't recall getting in and out of bed by myself a problem. We also had a tall bed and my husband removed the frame and it's just the box spring and mattress that made the height good. My husband has been amazing! I was a little more dependent on him since our house has 9 steps up to the upper level where the bedroom, bathroom and exercise room are. Before I came home I had the PT's work with me on stairs so I could make it upstairs and stay put for a few days. You will be the best judge of how you're feeling and how much you can do on your own. I'll keep in touch when I have more ideas that were important and helpful.