How to Complete a Toilet Transfer After Hip Replacement | Equipment, Technique and Hygiene

[@DarrellJones-qb2gz]

Thank you for this informative video. I can assure that this is far more information than was given by my DR.

[@maryapatty8140]

I'm scheduled to get hip replacement the beginning of October I'm scared to death. But your viedos helped me a great deal. Thank you very much ♥️

[@cailyajones3173]

10/20/23 knee

[@20Hikecdt23]

We installed a bidet and it works very well. I’m real glad we got it.

[@J.G.817]

I want to thank you for all your videos,I am going to have femur fracture surgery with in the next couple of weeks.,so therefore your teaching me just what I need to know.Thank you again.

[@jzaransky8179]

Ty for speaking clearly for us blind people.

[@joanneewell1051]

Your videos are very informative. I've been needing a total hip replacement since 2019. I didn't get this done because of Covid-19 it wasn't done. Now, I'm struggling a lot more with my walking on my right hip. Now I'm having a problem with my left hip acting the same way, starting in 2023. It's very hard for me to lose the weight, when I'm struggling with pain all the time. I'll be seeing my doctor in March in hopes of getting this surgery done this year.

[@audnbob1]

Thanks for bringing up the ‘side lean’ to wipe! I have a standard toilet so it’s low but I’m 5ft1 barely. We did buy the arms. Arrived today and I was so relieved as I had no way to get myself lowered or rise without putting myself in danger. This is a hip revision I just had after a hip replacement was done in March! I’d had 2 dislocations in between. Everything’s terrifying me to death now, and…. My shoulders and Left knee are replacements as well. My surgeon and team say, ‘no restrictions’ ( anterior) but how can that be?! All I read is don’t do this, don’t do that….. the side lean is appreciated thanks again!🙏

[@PatrickCurrie1]

I'm in line to get a hip replacement soon so finding your videos has been a real blessing. Thankyou.

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome!

[@williamhenderson8839]

Good luck. This is the more painful recovery...the hip joint is a piece of cake. That first BM post surgery is the milestone...

[@Mariaruiz-jq1us]

Very true and thoroughly explained. I'll be having my surgery in one month, and I'm practicing every day, I know the pain of the surgery is not there, but it is something that I have to keep in mind. Hope is not worse than when I broke my ankle. Thank you

[@FLSandye]

I saw my surgeon today...THR is going to happen in April! I CAN'T wait 😁

[@kasturiramanath8641]

6:59 pm I had a hip replacement surgery a week back and now i am home doing my PT, all your vedios has helped me a lot to do my daily course of action, thank u so much, God bless you 🙏

[@EquipMeOT]

I’m so glad I can help!

[@nonamenoname4588]

I would like to see how you maneuver the walker to get in and out of that tight space.

[@lizstromsnesdolz629]

exactly

[@mclrose7]

My husband cut a piece of 1/2” foam to fit half of the toilet seat to cushion my operative hip/thigh, which has helped a bunch!!!

[@EquipMeOT]

Great idea!

[@LilAich]

Thank you so much for these really helpful videos! Could you also share some tips for those that recover from a bilateral/double hip replacement, please?

[@ericnehf2675]

It would be nice if you could give some tricks how to remove clothing and put back on when using the toilet

[@danielvazquez392]

do you have a video for exercises after hip replacement?

[@reneeh521]

I’m having hip replacement surgery in 2 days my biggest issue is making it to the bathroom in time without having using it on myself. Just concerned about the length of time to get out of bed then get to the bathroom and remembering to do all the steps you suggest. I really have anxiety about it

[@EllenG-k1r]

Really pertinent question. I have incontinence and will either order a commode for next to the bed, or buy very fluffy padded Depends to wear so I can make it 5-6steps to the bthrm w/out soiling myself.

[@dougsaint4394]

Found having a picker upper is great for getting ur under wear up without bending is super handy and works extremely well for just about picking up anything on the floor .

[@GaryMillerCreative]

Thanks for the help! Getting mine done and this was my biggest question 😆

[@vanishingpoint2658]

Good video. BUT please ammend it to include safe way to pull down trousers and underwear, and pull back on after toileting. Thank you.

[@sherrid5315]

Good question 😮

[@ChipNov1998]

Very informative! Thank you. I also appreciate your colorful socks 😁

[@EquipMeOT]

Thanks 😉

[@Lolipop59]

Your videos are very good ,and useful. Thank you .

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome!

[@jadderaloba4331]

Thank you for such good info. My mother will go to hip replacement and I am looking what to buy for her hygiene.

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome!

[@davidairozo8965]

Greatly appreciate all your videos helping to prepare me for my hip surgery coming up at the end of this month. A lot of very useful information, thank you so much.

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome! Good luck with surgery!

[@lynnebattaglia-triggs1042]

Great video,very helpful.

[@roncrites]

Thank you for the great video I just found out that I was doing it all wrong. Now I know the correct way Thanks

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome!

[@dannytempleton2619]

Is there a toilet riser you can recommend for an elongated toilet? I'm having hip replacement surgery and I'm gaining a lot of information from your videos.

[@30youngmike]

Thanks so much I have two part surgery coming up rod removal and hip replacement.

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome!

[@kchilz32]

Will it be different for anterior approach?

[@victoriasprague7014]

Can you make a video on how to clean your house after hip replacement surgery with a walker

[@christinewilliams7005]

Very helpful - THANK YOU!

[@EquipMeOT]

You're welcome!

[@VenusclassicalSangeetofficial]

Wonderful vedio plz exercise vedio mobilization

[@20Hikecdt23]

ThAnk you. We have a bide and walker. All ready As surgery is tomorrow 8/28/23.

[@micheleguerin8552]

So what do you do if you don’t have those handles on the toilet? I have an 18 inch high toilet but there’s no handles or countertop on either side of the toilet

[@mikezahnow1605]

My surgery is in July. I'm going to build my own porta pottie that's tall enough for me with handles. 5 gallon catch bucket underneath. Also building a riser for my lazy boy chair. Only a few items I will buy.

[@gaylegaston5110]

I am going to have my hip replacement in about a month. We have already installed ADA toilets and walk in showers with fold down benches and hand held showers in both bathrooms. I am 5'7". Is there anything additional I should do in the bathrooms?

[@lovethesea6944]

Hi, nice video. Video showing elbow crutches for THR would be useful. Thank you.

[@lindaterrell9366]

Thanks for being here.

[@lovethosebudgies]

Excellent video.

[@EquipMeOT]

Thank you!

[@lizstromsnesdolz629]

you are facing that washer, how do you turn the walker and walk away??

[@JohnSheffield-bo7wq]

How do I clean myself after total right hip replacement?

[@whitelfner4582]

Interesting, I'm going in for hip replacement in 3 weeks, was just looking at how things will function after. Curious about the extended leg vs bending your knee and having reduced angle with knee below the seat, I have a short rise at home. I'm 6'1" and it's currently painful for hip to be less than 90 degrees, haven't been able to tie my shoe on that side in 15 years. I'm sure I'll get added info both pre and post op, but thought I'd ask for your input. I'm sure it's not as possible for shorter people and perhaps it draws the tendons in the hip too much and won't be possible post op?

[@aprilapril2]

Hope you are recovering well.

[@whitelfner4582]

@@aprilapril2 delayed tooth abscess.

[@johnrowinski9]

Good presentation all videos very professional

[@EquipMeOT]

Thanks a lot

[@fabov924]

I prefer the side approach wipe

[@ellensc-hawley3720]

good helpful info

[@luisajimenez6129]

How do u flush without turning?

[@koralmariano1101]

How do you angle the walker to turn towards the sink and or door?Do you pivot the feet then begin walking?

[@EquipMeOT]

Pivot feet and walker at the same time if possible.

[@VenusclassicalSangeetofficial]

Which excercise in stress trochanteric fracture how much time for healing

[@GregoryCoanshock]

But how do you pull tour pants back up?

[@gaillmani1942]

Thanks for great video. How do we decide how much higher we need the seat? Our toilet is 17.5" from floor to top of seat. My leg is 16" from floor to under side of leg. Could I get by with just a adjustable "Toilet Seat Safety rail" ?

[@EquipMeOT]

Yes, I think you will prefer going with just the safety rail. Too much height can make toileting difficult and your toilet is already at a good comfort height.

[@gaillmani1942]

@@EquipMeOT Thanks for your help.

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome!

[@barbarasmith6005]

I have a lisfranc injury on my right foot from mid-Feb. of this year and a a hip fracture on my left hip from April 15, also of this year. It's impossible to do this toileting procedure as shown in the video as my hip-fractured left leg is my "good" leg as I must not put any weight on the right lisfranc foot. I'm trying very hard to follow all the rules, but it's very difficult, if not impossible.

[@EquipMeOT]

Have you tried using a bidet? I have some video setups that would accommodate a hands free toileting. It might be a good option for you right now. I’m sorry your having a tough recovery 😕

[@brayoOne]

my hips and legs is paralysed bt after surgery 1 month passed now i fill my hips and legs is now tired how long does i take to recover walking

[@cal2780]

How do you turn the walker to get out of the bathroom? My bathroom is tiny like the one in your video. I can touch the door frame and sink counter without leaning.

[@EquipMeOT]

Side step, which is not optimal or easy, but the only way to move in a tight bathroom with a full size walker. The alternative is a smaller walker option like a hemi-walker that you use in the bathroom only.

[@5Cheery7]

My bathroom is tiny. I couldn’t have the walker point forward when moving between sink and bath to get to the toilet. Can you use the walker to ‘side walk’?

[@EquipMeOT]

Yes! This is super common. Many bathrooms were not built to accommodate medical equipment 😬

[@5Cheery7]

@@EquipMeOT Thank you 😊

[@jimdrewett2687]

Remove the door before surgery, make your house user friendly before surgery.

[@catherinenyberg2493]

Still not enough information on how to wipe

[@keithfousek870]

Any ideas for a kidney replacement patient

[@ariesrising7257]

Great Video!!!! Thanks you!

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome!

[@vroodamakhan1895]

Excellent video 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@tonynguyencbs]

Can I raise the Bidet toilet seat on standard toilet

[@mattthomson1689]

Thanks!

[@EquipMeOT]

No problem!

[@arpitaghosh2530]

It was helpful....

[@anitracape1433]

Yes, every day, every hour.

[@ricktorres1319]

What about if you can not kick your repaired hip leg out to much because of the bathtub being in the way?

[@EquipMeOT]

Not uncommon in many bathrooms. As long as you keep the hip at 90 degrees of flex you will be ok. Some will even angle slightly on the toilet to give a little more space to extend the leg.

[@ricktorres1319]

@@EquipMeOT Thank you for responding. I have to get both hips replaced. I just tested your video to see in my bathroom and that's what I noticed I could not extend my leg out to far because of bathtub being in the way. I am not going to lie I am scared about all this hip replacement situation. I have appointment on March 28 to let the Dr know I have decided to go with it. Thank you!!

[@EquipMeOT]

You can also bend your knees more! It will be a bit awkward at first, but if it really isn’t working you may find comfort investing in a padded drop ark commode that could be placed anywhere and set at the perfect height.

[@neilmansfield8329]

Hi good lady I live in Melbourne in acomadation Where can you get this product. Waiting for hip joint surgery

[@heartshapedisle]

Hello. I am a retired OT in Tasmania. Your state equipment scheme is probably your first option. www.health.vic.gov.au/supporting-independent-living/victorian-aids-and-equipment-program

[@johnsmith1474]

"IF" you need to wipe?

[@Erinspeedy]

Any chance you could tell me how someone in a clinical setting who is moderate assist would do a toliet transfer with a walker?

[@EquipMeOT]

I’d need a bit more info on the type of diagnosis or what physical limitations are present. If they require moderate assistance, I’d bet they need someone to provide a boost when coming to a stand which would require a gait belt but also added height and hand rails or grab bars if they have enough upper body strength to assist. A caregiver training video would be a good addition to this library!

[@Lynn22823]

Will this work for back surgery too?

[@zevolfearizona2113]

If you must have back surgery, yes this helps. I don't regret the riser, just the back surgery.

[@wendylamb8645]

How tall will I need my toilet if I’m 5 foot 8.5”. My toilet is 18”, is that high enough?

[@massimopavera]

Right now difficult to use the toilet .

[@manpreetkaler6275]

what is the completely recovery time of Hip replacement

[@EquipMeOT]

Varies widely based on many factors, but I’d say average is 10-12 weeks.

[@francescapalardy2974]

Any suggestions how to lower undies and dress back up after from a toilet position without bending over.?

[@EquipMeOT]

I keep a reacher close to the toilet and use that to pull them back up over the thighs before standing and pulling them the rest of the way up.

[@awesomeduck500]

I had a scare yesterday thought i dislocated my hip after it was replaced 5 days ealier

[@EquipMeOT]

That can be very scary!

[@austra1973]

what do you do if you have both hips done

[@EquipMeOT]

It is my understanding that most bilateral hip replacements are done in a way (anterior versus posterior approach) that does not include the same level of strict precautions. You will need to clarify with your surgeon, but I believe you will still benefit from some raised height of seated surfaces for comfort but don’t have to be quite as diligent about preventing bends beyond 90 degrees.

[@dianelautenslager8813]

God love ya! Very helpful ❤️

[@EquipMeOT]

Thank you!

[@susanbull7131]

very helpful but I don't think wearing socks would be safe and instead having a good shoe with grip should be recommended

[@aprilapril2]

Stand up to wipe and wash

[@deborraholiveri6202]

That's what I do. Part the legs standing and wipe n wash with fresh wipes.

[@lucygonzalez2591]

I'm a in between legs cleaner how do I do that my arms are to short to do side ways ,I'm a big girl

[@EquipMeOT]

You would probably benefit from a wiping aid to extend your reach safely. Like this one: amzn.to/2Wlpe2G

[@SRJ2832]

Lucy, I'm an in between cleaner as well as a big girl. How did you manage taking care of your toilet needs if you don't mind my asking? This I feel is going to be my biggest hurdle after my surgery.

[@res00xua]

Who make a sear riser with an open front lid for all of us old men with low hanging fragile fruit.

[@EquipMeOT]

This is a decent option! amzn.to/3rLxXHK

[@sherrid5315]

I rather have one with hand rails 🥹

[@joanl5600]

I think if I need hip replacement, I’m going into my garage, stuff the tailpipes and turn the car on!

[@lukemitchell1975]

omg thats crazy

[@sdearing6375]

I do need one and it is an option.

[@joanl5600]

@@lukemitchell1975 that was a joke Luke.

[@Maritheman321]

🤣🤣🤣

[@SRJ2832]

@Wayne Thompson Hello there. Just wanted to see how you're doing since your surgery. I truly hope all is going well. I'm scheduled to have mine on 11-17 and I'm so nervous worrying about all the precautions for not bending past 90 degrees and how to take care of my toilet needs safely. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[@jamic6351]

Great video. It points to not seeing what is perfectly obvious. The lack of assistive props is glaring. You laud the stable hand rest sink. That thin pointy thing? All throne side sinks should have carved wood grips. Use pool noodles or pipe insulators…split and mounted over that granite. Make two tiered, chose the height for where you feel like gripping. If you are renting, you don’t want to go through walls, but a freestanding handrail can be made. Vevor has well made handrail. Attach to 2 x 4 mounted to floor stand which can be moved later. Says here, too far away from the wall for a safety grab bar. No. Use another kind. Often found for hot tubs or pools, the curved safety handrail will work. These are pricey, but buy it once. We are so pathetically behind on these home accommodations. No forethought, no design. A simple ballfield injury, we all need an assist. It wouldn’t be an assist if we built it right with good design.

[@RoseMoser-mf9gh]

Your way of showing how an older woman would really have to wipe herself from the front instead of behind like you show without having to bend the forbidden 90° is totally unrealistic 😮

[@micheleguerin8552]

Like what the hell is a side wipe after you take a poop?

[@gavinelliot3564]

Thr.discusting failure. Beware.T800Aust

[@JulieColeman-u4d]

I only gave a thumbs down cos the important part of pulling pants down whilst being supported and pulling up again wasn't demonstrated

[@bornwin-sx9oz]

Has anybody wondered how we ended up with this curse?

[@RamonaRayTodosSantosBCS]

Yes! Because normally the body was designed to heal itself. And I keep thinking that there has to be a natural alternative to this surgery

[@bornwin-sx9oz]

@@RamonaRayTodosSantosBCS I kept postponing the surgery waiting for a miracle. I damaged my GI with the pain killers. It’s almost been a year post surgery and now I ride my bike and go to the gym and do the elliptical with no problem at all. However, it was a very tough recovery for me.

[@mztweety1374]

Heredity and 30 years in public service (healthcare, cleaning, cooking)

[@lifeontheedge357]

I’m being punished for being a bad kid and giving my parents hell. First hip replaced at 50, lasted me 22 years. Just had a revision. Doc says this one might last me 30.

[@bornwin-sx9oz]

I hope this time it will be easier for you. Screen the surgeon well.

[@lizstromsnesdolz629]

very imcomplete instruction

[@lizstromsnesdolz629]

no no value, you need to show how to step away from the toilet, how to turn, or should you turn? i was more confused after video

[@lizstromsnesdolz629]

could you find a SMALLER bathroom??? how can you even move around in there