I read how you should purchase a recliner or rent a hospital bed for maybe the first two weeks. I would like to know is it ok to use a zero gravity chair that I found at Big lots on clearance since I cannot afford to purchase a recliner or rent a hospital bed.
July 20, 2015
Answer: I'm having abdominoplasty, panniculectomy and lipo of the flanks at the end of the month. Do I need to purchase a special chair? You ask a great question. Unfortunately, your post did not include the photo of the chair you are mentioning, but let me see if I can clear things up for you.I have never asked my patients or required my patients to purchase a special chair or rent a hospital bed after a tummy tuck. After your surgery, you will need to walk bent forward at the waist for 3-4 days until your body naturally relaxes and you can stand up straight. You will also need to do this while in bed. In bed, you simply need to prop your back up on some pillows so you are essentially sitting up at the waist.When you are sitting in a chair at the kitchen table or watching TV, for example, you are in the correct position. A recliner is a nice, natural chair to use because it keeps you bent at the waist if you are reclined in it, but it is not necessary.Make sure you mention this to your Plastic Surgeon. He or she may feel very strongly about the type of chairs you sit in, but I would be surprised if they make you purchase something or rent a bed. I hope this helps, and good luck!
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July 20, 2015
Answer: I'm having abdominoplasty, panniculectomy and lipo of the flanks at the end of the month. Do I need to purchase a special chair? You ask a great question. Unfortunately, your post did not include the photo of the chair you are mentioning, but let me see if I can clear things up for you.I have never asked my patients or required my patients to purchase a special chair or rent a hospital bed after a tummy tuck. After your surgery, you will need to walk bent forward at the waist for 3-4 days until your body naturally relaxes and you can stand up straight. You will also need to do this while in bed. In bed, you simply need to prop your back up on some pillows so you are essentially sitting up at the waist.When you are sitting in a chair at the kitchen table or watching TV, for example, you are in the correct position. A recliner is a nice, natural chair to use because it keeps you bent at the waist if you are reclined in it, but it is not necessary.Make sure you mention this to your Plastic Surgeon. He or she may feel very strongly about the type of chairs you sit in, but I would be surprised if they make you purchase something or rent a bed. I hope this helps, and good luck!
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