Days 5 to 25 (or thereabouts)
Now, think what you like, but I am not being risqué or even over the top with the exercise advice.
I am not actually suggesting bike riding, not even stationary exercise bike riding; but I am seriously looking at bike riding attire.
Let me digress… After hip replacement surgery I had a wopping great sutured wound from just below the waist to about half way down my thigh, about 25cm long.
Firstly I needed to get over the fear that if I moved at all, the wound will split apart and all that new metalwork installation would fall out and spill noisily all over the floor. Messy! I was assured and let me assure you, this will not happen. First point, it’s put together quite tightly. Next, there are lots of internal sutures between that metalwork and the skin, around 270+ in mine I’m told, all taking their job seriously. It is pretty secure. It will probably hold that metalwork in as long as I don’t do anything I have been told NOT to do.
Now back to the clothing… After a couple of days lying around gracefully attired in bed, being dragged out screaming (only kidding, they have drugs to prevent that!) and after having the first shower – be it sitting down at first – there comes the time to get some clothes on and get going again.
What to wear?
Remember the wound?
Let me tell you ladies, sexy little g-strings/thongs or even Bridgid Jones nanna knickers are not really going to be comfortable to wear. They are going to be too tight across the scar, particularly where the elastic runs, and will even cut in and hurt. Ouch!
However, I have discovered the answer to the post hip replacement patient’s dilemma regarding modesty. The bike pant; call it what you like, but get several pair in cotton elastane and a major problem is no longer even a tiny issue. They are the greatest thing because the waistband is above the scar and the firmness is supportive for you without hurting. Even on your trip home from hospital and for the time after, they will remain the most comfortable thing in your wardrobe. Well, they have for me. Remember that after a few days staying in dry Adelaide, I got on a plane and returned to the hot humid tropical north of the country. They were still comfortable, and have been worn under everything. Don’t forget that I will wear the white compression knee high socks for six weeks, so that needs to be taken into consideration when planning dressing.
So bike riders out there, when you need a hip replacement, take your knicks to the hospital with you, and they will be a great comfort.
2 comments:
I had an inverted t-section surgery to deliver my son and remember wondering what the heck I could wear.. I had high waist leggings and they were perfect for just the reasons you mention! Not the thing you usually think about BEFORE you need it though :) Hope you are continuing to heal quickly and comfortably!
Connie
Sometimes the most usefull ideas come to you by accident! Life is like that. The cotton/lycra makes them wearable in the heat too.
I hope you are better too - take care...rest when you can.
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