Caregiver advice and tips

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Hi

I’m male and have a female friend that’s doing tibia 5cm both legs. I will be caring for her for two weeks post surgery. I want to hear any advice you may have to prepare for the care.

- Should I get room with handicap access? Tub (with shower) or Shower only? Does hot bath help?
- When can the patient take shower? Should should we use wet towel? Any watch outs?
- What kind of help is needed the most? I heard helping to move legs up and down the bed/chair?
- When can the patient start to eat solid food?
- Leg massage helpful or should legs be avoided? Or hot towel treatment?
- Will tibia procedure affect any other places like back soreness?
- I’m assuming the patient’s arm and upper body retains strength?
- I’m assuming the patient will be in bad mood so just ignore her emotions?
- Any other watch out and advice appreciated

Thanks

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I’m in corporate finance. Thanks for the tip. Yea I didn’t mean to say ignore her when she’s in bad mood. I meant to say to be prepared for mood swings and not to take it personally.

She’s doing internal, using the latest technology PS so she can walk immediately.

I’ll also be helping to cook, laundry and wash her hair.

Any good advice that helps a patient heal faster?

Thank you!

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Also I’m assuming the first few days post surgery I will need to be full time to help. Afterwards is it still full time or do I have time to do some work?