If you've been following this blog for any length of time, you'll have read that my height is in my legs. When arthritis affects your knees, it can make it difficult to stand up from any type of lower seating - chairs, couches and even the porcelain kind, toilet seats.
For three months following a hip replacement, it is extremely important not to exceed the ninety degree rule when you bend at the hips. If you do, there is a chance that you could dislocate the hip, as the body has not yet had time to integrate the prosthetic.
As a precaution, I purchased one of these Portable John and Jane's. I was concerned that some of the washrooms that I might have to visit would come up short - rather that the toilet would come up short.
Fortunately, I never did have to use it!
Hi Marianna,
That’s good that there is such a thing as a portable “Jane.” I never knew that such a thing even existed 🙂 That could come in handy for camping trips as well (some porta potties leave much to be desired).
Dorlee,
Never mind porta-potties…I’ve seen some awful washrooms (restrooms) in my time. Haven’t we all?
A friend of mine got me a Go Girl after I had my knee operated on. I keep it in the glove box of my car now. http://www.go-girl.com/
What a thoughtful friend you have!
Thanks for sharing the link for the Go-Girl and for taking the time to leave a comment!