Hi All ! New here …. Op 5 wks ago, in patient 3 weeks, home 12 days. 30% of wounds don’t heal and I’m in that group. I have negative pressure machine and community nurses changing 3x week. Side lying but I can walk and stand. Too soon to use a valley cushion which my stoma care company kindly sent free of charge. I’m wondering whether I should make room for a recliner chair. Side lying is putting immense pressure on knees which are permanently bent. Any experience of recliner chairs ? Best wishes to all especially post APER community xxx
I don’t really have room for one, plus they are quite pricey and would mess up my lovely living room ….. plus would it take pressure off bum ?
Hi.so sorry you are struggling with your recovery.My "barbie bum"took a good 6 weeks to even start healing and the one thing I was told was under no circumstance whatever well meaning friends say Do not use a donut cushion or similar as it pulls the wound apart.
I was leant a blow up square cushion by the redcross which evens out pressure over the whole area and was able to use that for short lengths of time.I was also advised that when sitting to shift my weight to alternative sides at intervals.a mixture of all this did enable me to sit for longer and longer periods of time
Hoping all goes well.you will get through this.
Kath.
Hi Salza Sorry to hear that you’re struggling. I didn’t have this op so no experienced advice but just wondered if one of those big pregnancy pillow things might help? Before my hip replacement I was told to sleep with a folded up towel between my knees to take some of the pressure off my hip and knees which could be worth a try?
Take care
Karen x
Standing, walking, side-lying - I’m with you ! Thanks so much for replying. I’ve messaged Consuktant to ask re chair after a great chat with MacMillan nurse. I’m in the 30% where the wound does not heal so it’s doubly hard really. Exacerbated by previous radiotherapy.
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