Thanks Hugh.
We have just had a trial of how I am going to travel back from hospital - something that worries me because of time involved. We have discovered with cushions on the floor at the front, the seat on bottom height adjustment and back to as flat as possible, plus a flight cushion for neck and a very small pillow under my back in the middle I can lie comfortably flat and this is what I am proposing to do. However, the problem is going to be getting in and out of the car. I think you said you were sitting but was getting in and out difficult?
Angela
Hi Angela,
Actually I've just come back from a trial run myself. I've been staying at my parents since the op as its closer to the hospital and also my wife already has her hands full with our 1 year old boy. I'm planning to go back to my home tomorrow and it's about a 40 min drive. We drove 20 mins and I got out to stretch the legs and wondered round some shops and then drove back so 40 mins in total. Felt pretty comfortable to be honest and getting in and out wasn't too bad. Def more aware of the pressure on my spine as I sit. But I just walked around a few minutes and the minor stiffness went.
I wouldn't worry too much when you leave the hospital as they should give you adequate painkillers to make the journey home as comfortable as possible. They should also show you the correct technique for getting in and out the car. Does your car have leather seats? The leather makes swivelling when you get in and out a lot easier. If you don't apparently a black bin bag on the seats helps with the swivel motion.
Hugh
Whoooa my Togu wedge cushion has just arrived. I'll report back on how effective it is.