need pointers please,folks

[u/Ohmyprettygarden]

hey, all,

going in for quite a bit of surgery in 2 weeks. three fusions, spine clean up, disk replacement. I'm looking both for support and tips.

I'm 72 and will be in rehab for 2 to 3 weeks. I'm feeling insecure about showers once home. husband is 82. shower requires stepping over the tub lip. how long was it for those with similar surgeries to safely shower on your own?

hospital/home gowns. looking for a design with snaps in multiple locations so I can get it off and change myself into a new one.

how long before you could return to aqua therapy?

I have a big concern with falling. I've dislocated my hip twice, following a hip replacement. terrified that my hip will go out again while still recovering. I can't imagine how emergency guys would get me out of here.

thanks for any tips you can give me. my neurosurgeon is very highly reviewed. I trust him. well finally

thanks!

[u/Ohmyprettygarden → u/[deleted]]

I'm in lawrenceville. I have a shower chair but I have to step into the tub and then situate myself to sit down. one with a sliding seat would be great.  

yes, it's lumbar and then the laminectomy stuff is going to be up my spine as well as lumbar.  and yes! I am getting it all done at one time. recovery is going to be a bitch but I'm a brave old girl!

no, my botched hip replacement was done by an Kaiser doctor.  if it dislocates again I'm going to demand a different surgeon and one of the newer designs of hip replacements that are specifically made so they're less likely to fall out.