hip replacement, not the car.
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hip replacement, not the car.
Ok, strange question for the forum (maybe). Wife just had hip replacement.
Anybody out here had one and does it prevent you from getting into these low cars?? Sure Don't really want to not be able to take her out to enjoy the ride.
Anybody out here had one and does it prevent you from getting into these low cars?? Sure Don't really want to not be able to take her out to enjoy the ride.
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Make SURE she does all the therapy. And yes , it's going to hurt. After that she will feel better than she has in a looong time. Shouldn't be an issue getting in and out of the car, but it may be a little while. And be patient with her. That's the hard part for you !
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Don't sell the Vette. She will recover very well if she does all the proper physical therapy. A good friend of mine had hip replacement and was skiing within a year. I had knee replacement surgery on my left knee, (too much hockey and running), 15 months ago and I have no problems getting in and out and no problems with the clutch. I'm back skating again. Recovery from hip replacement surgery is usually a bit easier than with the knee. Don't give up the Vette. My bet is she will do fine. My best to her with her recovery.
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Thanks for the support. I was hoping for that answer. These cars sit pretty low as you all know. Wouldn't want to part with either one but am glad to hear we'll be all riding together again in the vette by summer. Thanks for the well wishes.
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I've had both knees replaced. Shortly after the surgery it was VERY tough. After a year, I was in and out like a shot. It takes much longer than I expected to COMPLETELY heal, but it does happen (now I can get down on my knees without trouble and get back up without difficulty).
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I've had both knees replaced. Shortly after the surgery it was VERY tough. After a year, I was in and out like a shot. It takes much longer than I expected to COMPLETELY heal, but it does happen (now I can get down on my knees without trouble and get back up without difficulty).
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Oh! did I saythat out loud?
Hope your wife returns to good health real soon. Wishing you all a
very merry Xmas and a safe and prosperous new year!!!
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PT! All important. Push things, but not too hard. Those I know who've had this job done, and who did as they were told, and maybe a tiny bit more did well. Couch potatoes, not so. (Besides, getting in is easy, and a 007 exit seat will take care of getting out.)
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Hi; I am on my second hip replacement ( same hip, left ) and I can assure you that getting in and out of my C3 is not a problem. Also operating the clutch is no problem either. Getting in and out of my '84 and '91 C4 was horrible. 
Your wife should do fine.
Your wife should do fine.
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To make it a little easier, she should try the butt first-butt last method. Getting in, sit down on the seat and swivel to bring her legs in. To get out reverse it. Swivel, put her feet on the ground and stand up. I did that the whole time leading up to my hip replacement and still do.
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My wife who is only in her early 50's has had both hips replaced (thank God we only have 2) and each time she used a gel fill pillow with a wool top that is around 5" in height to raise herself in the Corvette and her daily driver Mercedes SLK230. As mentioned by wisoulaw the back in bottom down first then rotate is the best way to enter and exit the car.
