​You may or may not be able to get into bed on the same side as you usually did before. Stay away from low beds, very high beds, or soft mattresses. When you’re lying on your side, support your operated leg with pillows between your legs.

• Back up until you feel the bed behind your knees. Move your operated leg slightly forward.
• While holding onto the crutches with one hand, reach behind with the opposite hand to find the bed surface. If you’re using a walker, reach for the bed with both hands.
• Sit and slide your buttocks backward on the bed.
• Pivot on your buttocks as you lift your legs onto the bed. You can support the operated leg with your opposite leg or a leg strap if you’re having trouble.
• You can use a pillow(s) to keep your legs apart when lying in bed. This may be more comfortable for you.
• Reverse the procedure to get out of bed.