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Old 09-08-2019, 06:15 PM
 
Location: San Antonio, TX
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I used a walker in the bathroom because space was really tight in there. My best advice for the bathroom is to start heading toward it as soon as you need to go, don't put it off until it becomes really urgent.

Also, if you still have periods, make sure you'll be able to use your usual period supplies...I had the hardest time inserting a tampon when my leg was broken.
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Old 09-08-2019, 08:25 PM
 
Location: Denver CO
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If you don't have a hand held sprayer on your shower, get someone to switch out your showerhead for you - it makes a world of difference in terms of being able to effectively shower while using the shower chair.

When I was non-weight bearing, it was for hip surgery and I used a walker rather than a knee scooter and attached a basket to the front so I could transport small items around my home. Maybe you can right something like that for the knee scooter?

I also found it was easiest to get one of those big water containers with the spigot to have on a table next to the sofa where I spent most of my time, so that I could always have water nearby and not have to get up to get it every time.

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Esp at the beginning where you might need to take pain pills overnight, keep some pretzels (and water of course) next to you bed, so that you don't have to take anything on an empty stomach.
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Old 09-09-2019, 04:54 AM
 
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Great advice in the above posts. Get your systems in place and practice before surgery.

Great idea to get a water container with a spigot near your nest.

Only thing I have to offer is instead of pillows to elevate your foot while sleeping, get a form wedge pillow for elevating legs. Pillows slip around.
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Old 09-09-2019, 07:35 AM
 
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When my brother (a doctor himself) broke his ankle, he used a knee crutch like this one: https://iwalk-free.com/

He tried this after a few weeks of using regular crutches and a knee scooter. Regular crutches have a lot of obvious disadvantages (hard on the upper body, can't carry anything). The knee scooter was nice in some situations but was bulky and impractical in lots of indoor settings.

He said it the knee crutch was amazingly easy to get used to, it leaves your hands completely free, and it is easy to use in small spaces. I would definitely consider it if I were you.
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Old 09-09-2019, 11:57 AM
 
Location: St Louis MO area
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Absolutely get a hand-held shower sprayer. And be sure you know how to get up or down steps. My husband broke his leg and they sent us home from the hospital with crutches and pain pills and no idea how to function. We had our first "OH CRAP" moment when he tried to go up the one step from our garage to the house... we can laugh about it now but it took forever to figure out how to get up or down that one single step. Have a sturdy non-rolling chair next to the garage and install grab bars now! We had to watch You Tube videos to figure out most of it. He was non-weight-bearing for 10-12 weeks and it was absolute hell for him.
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