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Slippers what type after a hip operation

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sunfield91 Sun 20-Mar-22 13:03:52

I am recuperating From my second hip operation in four months. Last time I had carers calling every day to deal with my anti embolism stockings I had to wear for six weeks. This time I don’t need them but have an issue with my feet being absolutely freezing most of the time
I have socks, bed socks, lounge socks with anti-slip tread on, But cannot get any on myself because I’m Not allowed to lift the operated leg more than a few inches.
I realise this will only be short-term but in the moment has anyone got any suggestions, My daughter says to look for some sheepskin type slippers that I can push my feet into ,to keep my feet warm but I can’t seem to find any that won’t have me slipping downstairs
Any ideas anyone please?

Blossoming Sun 20-Mar-22 13:14:31

How about something like these ones from Pavers?

Boz Sun 20-Mar-22 13:16:03

Your daughter is right. I have some sheepskin boots with a firm sole for popping outside and safer on stairs and very easy to pop your feet into. I got them from a Sheepskin shop in Lynton, North Devon which doesn't help you but try googling sheepskin boot slippers. If I find a link, I will come back to you.

MissAdventure Sun 20-Mar-22 13:16:23

www.acorn.com/products/womens-spa-wrap-slippers?sscid=31k6_lp3oz

sunfield91 Sun 20-Mar-22 13:17:21

Thanks Blossoming, those particular ones will have me downstairs quicker than I don’t know what but probably on my bum!
I’m going to look at the pavers website I’ve seen some of that look promising, Thanks again

Boz Sun 20-Mar-22 13:17:52

lyntonsheepskin.co.uk/footwear-slippers

Boz Sun 20-Mar-22 13:19:52

Mules are not a good idea for the elderly or people with mobility problems. Keep to shoe like slippers or slipper boots.

MissAdventure Sun 20-Mar-22 13:20:46

Ooh they look comfortable!

Juliet27 Sun 20-Mar-22 13:22:45

I remember slippers with backs were recommended after a hip operation.

sunfield91 Sun 20-Mar-22 13:23:05

www.pavers.co.uk/products/womens-slipper-boots-qingd34001-320-462?variant=39656658075733¤cy=GBP&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google%20shopping&gclid=CjwKCAjwoduRBhA4EiwACL5RP0JsOCzY9xc3ukj90Y1ejlX_nzZ68rPkOtPShOW8SDOAsDb7gppa-hoCHfgQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
I think I’ll give these a trial particularly because of the front zip it means I’m not pushing my feet into them because the last thing I want to do is damage the new hip
Any comments please?

Boz Sun 20-Mar-22 13:30:49

They look marvellous value and have a good sole. Can you manage the zip?

MissAdventure Sun 20-Mar-22 13:39:45

Will you be able to reach the zip pull comfortably?
You can buy extensions if it is difficult.

Daisend1 Sun 20-Mar-22 13:57:40

Having had two hip replacements always worn Shoezone Hobos following surgery don't trust soft slippers having once tripped These Hobos are for men but do small sizes which fit men and women.No zips are needed for these slip ons.
I have a very long shoehorn which helps ease on these shoes.
No bending down advised after hip replacement

Davida1968 Sun 20-Mar-22 14:06:26

I have mobility issues and thus (on the advice of medics) I don't wear "slippers". Instead, I wear a pair of (comfortable & supportive) shoes which I keep for use in the house. They have velcro fasteners, so are easy to manage. I feel safe and secure - and I have warm feet!

grannysyb Sun 20-Mar-22 14:37:13

After my hip surgery I wore my Sketchers, hand me downs from DGD2 who had outgrown them! They are very light and warm, and easy to put on with the long handled shoe horn. I won't wear slippers without backs, don't feel safe in them.

Charleygirl5 Sun 20-Mar-22 15:46:52

After any type of hip or knee surgery, backless slippers are verboten. Try to avoid anything which needs fastening even with velcro because it still has to be reached, ditto a zip.

Try not to buy a brand new pair which has to be "worn in" before they feel really comfortable.

Blossoming Sun 20-Mar-22 15:55:36

Sorry Sunfield191 I thought you weren’t mobile at the moment and just wanted something you could slide your feet into to keep them warm. I can’t walk in slippers of any kind, I have to take trekking sandals to wear in hospital.

tanith Sun 20-Mar-22 15:57:05

I too wore skechers put on with long handled shoe horn

Luckygirl3 Sun 20-Mar-22 16:05:26

The best slippers ae ones that stay on! - certainly not backless ones!!!

GrannyLaine Sun 20-Mar-22 17:10:00

Sunfield91 I can't offer any useful advice as I don't do slippers. I've had my hip done recently and its really interesting to note how different the post op protocols are. I had inflatable devices on my lower legs for (I think) 36 hours, started anticoagulants the day after surgery but no elastic stockings thank heavens. In terms of movement, I'm on "restriction free" which means I can move my hip in any way that feels comfortable though avoiding extreme positions and not over exercising. I hate having cold feet so I hope you can find a way of keeping them warm flowers

sunfield91 Tue 22-Mar-22 12:40:12

MissAdventure

Will you be able to reach the zip pull comfortably?
You can buy extensions if it is difficult.

Thanks Missadventure
I will look up zip extensions x

FannyCornforth Tue 22-Mar-22 13:00:20

I cannot bend down easily to put on shoes easily.
This is what I do.

In warmer weather I wear suede, tie/up trainers.
Bear with me!
I have put special stretchy laces in them - they convert the trainers into slip ons.
I only put the laces in half way up, so that it creates a larger ‘foot hole’.
My favourites are Puma, they are the most comfortable and the sole has a good degree of ‘squish’.

In colder times, I wear UGG boots or similar.
To create a large foot access point, I cut down the inner side seams.

The other boots I favour are Hotter whisper (I wear these indoors too - they are more than light and comfy for this).
They have side zips which you can leave partly open in order to put them on and off easily.

dogsmother Tue 22-Mar-22 13:06:43

Yes Charleygirl has it spot on. Support also to be considered.

Katek Tue 22-Mar-22 13:08:59

I don’t wear anything on my feet indoors so just carried on like that after my surgery last year. I had Skechers for outdoors as they’re very easy to put on, and if I had cold feet when sitting around I just draped a fleece throw over my legs/feet.

FannyCornforth Tue 22-Mar-22 13:12:58

You can fashion a wire coat hanger into a zipper upper!