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Anybody who has had a knee replacement...can you answer a question?

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My friend, who is also my eldest's Godmother, had a bilateral knee replacement last week. I am currently making bath bombs for Christmas gifts....would sending my friend some be a good idea? Will she be able to use them?

Thanks,

Dani

P.S. photos to be posted when this batch is cured!

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sylvi

Maybe not at Christmas,but in the new year when her knee has healed. It is going to take a few weeks for her to recover from this surgery,but it will give her something to look forward to when all the Christmas is over.xxxx

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Runrig01

I work as an orthopaedic nurse. We usually advise to not climbing in and out of the bath for 6 weeks, till seen by their surgeon. Might not be possible by Xmas but should be able to early this n the new year. A lovely pamper gift, I’m sure she will enjoy 😁

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Phillylou

Hi, the other two posts are valid replies, but can I add another , how deep is her bath ?

We had a new home built in 2001 & had the then luxury of a very deep claw foot bath in our ensuite. ( in those days we likes the romance of a together bath) . I had both knees /knee caps replaced in 2013 and I can get in but I can't get out !

We are not supposed to kneel on our new knees at all., So since that traumatic but comical day I've been a shower girl . I've had lots of gifts over the years of bath oils, etc but they all go to jumble sales or as raffle prizes cos the days of a long soak are long gone . So please just check she actually can still use her bath ..x

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DaniBeeLcLa in reply to Phillylou

Thank you! I believe that she has a whirlpool type tub and a separate shower....but the last time I was at her home, my youngest (now 25)was in second grade...so its been awhile. The bombs can also be set in the shower, just not in the direct stream. I just want to do something nice for her as we have All grown up and much more companionable now(lol)!

Thanks Everone!

Dani

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cathie

Something for showers would be best.

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DaniBeeLcLa

Thanks Everyone for the helpful suggestions!!! I can also make shower "bombs" which foam up and make lovely scent for your shower...I will be making 2 sets of these. One for the person I asked about and one for my eldest son's mother-in-law who also has knee problems!

Thanks,

Dani

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