A few questions that I've been pondering:

[charmed-life]

I actually really liked having the raised seat with handles... will miss it I think when we have to return it... Probably is you won't know if you really would be more secure and comfortable with it until you are home after surgery.... we got ours from Goodwill's lending program - free, although they like you to make a donation - along with walker, grabber, seat for the shower (which I didn't like and don't use - I just shower with my husband and hung on to him getting in and out).

 

[Hoppy Nanny]

Mmmm....I actually liked the raised seat with rails.....more so in the night when you are a little drowsy...they make you feel more secure. It's Also easier to extend your operated leg when sitting on the raised seat..( my hubby hates it).....but I had the posterior approach with 12 week precautions. X


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[AlanInAZ]

Although not absolutely necessary with my direct anterior surgery, I did add a raised toilet seat. It did make transfers easier. I used my walker rails, cane or an adjacent sink as a balance aid as I got up from the seat. My legs were strong enough to raise me without using my arms except for balance.

 

[shrinkette]

Ok -- here's my take on the toilet: I would think that especially since you're having a bilateral, you'd want all the
security & support you can get. When I had my knee done last February, I was provided with, among other items, a commode. We simply used its frame only, which we placed over our regular toilet. The frame's height can be raised & you've got arms to lift yourself up on. Very useful. Never thought I'd be pointing this out, but notice the toilet paper is sitting on the tank; that's because it hurts my hip too much to lean forward toward the roller-thing.

 

[DrToonz]

Nice! A thousand-words woth of pictures !

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[Freaky freak]

That is exactly what my borrowed seat looks like. When things start "moving" again it will nice not to sit on the floor LOL

 

[shrinkette]

@Freaky freak Hope things start moving along soon & you start recycling those prunes! Bran muffins help.

 

[Freaky freak]

Yes ma'am I have the tools to make them move.

 

[I'm finally gonna do it!!]

Looking at the picture, that's exactly what I had too! Can't imagine, no matter what approach you have, not having the comfort and security of this for awhile during recovery.

 

[MajorHeidi]

@DrToonz I had a grab rail installed at ADA height, ahead of time. It is useful to me at times like in the dark.
I have my DH's 'bedside commode' which has slide over rails. I tried it out, and the adjustable height makes
the toilet height about five inches higher and has nice handy rails to also help raise and lower yourself.
My THR will be anterior, but why stress over anything. Better safe and prepared than sorry.
Just my two cents. Oh, its in the garage awaiting my surgery......(It looks like @shrinkette 's....)

 

[DrToonz]

I think I'm convinced. "Better safe and prepared than sorry" is almost exactly what the DW said. Sold.

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[DrToonz]

I think I'm panicking a little.

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[Poppet]

That is normal to feel anxious @DrToonz. However, you are only days away from a brand new life of no bone-on-bone pain and you will be in control of your recovery.. Stick with us, we will get you across the line

 

[shrinkette]

@Poppet. Me too, me too?

 

[Poppet]

Ditto for you too dear @shrinkette - that sense of calm will come soon, promise xxxxx

 

[shrinkette]

@Poppet Ahhhhh.... Was actually feeling quite calm today. Hoping it lasts. Thanks for all your great input.

 

[DrToonz]

Im wavering. Hours of calm anticipation. Hours of giddy anticipation. Moments of panic.

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[DrToonz]

@Poppet The encouraging words ARE helpful. Thanks.

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[Poppet]

Here you go, this was something I wrote when I came out of ICU following my surgery.....

To all sitting in the waiting room...

Do not fret - it really is over before one realises!
Do not worry about a man made hip - the new one works and will continue to work!
Do understand that 'patience' will become your new friend!
Do understand that each little milestone, that was normal before, will now take all your energy!
Do remember to question anything and everything - it is your right!
Do remember to love the new you (not just the OS)!
Do not be shy about asking for help, or simply saying - I can't do that today but will be stronger to do it tomorrow!

Time, patience, and pain will be still with you, just in a different form!

 

[Poppet]

@DrToonz, @shrinkette, @grandma chris .....

Calmness, peacefulness, serenity and balance.