Post Op Questions

Stephen D.
on 1/3/08 10:41 am - Yuma, AZ

Hi guys, I'm having my RNY done in less than three weeks and I have been reading quite of the postings on here. In a number of the postings people mentioned that they needed to sleep in a recliner after their surgery. My questions are: 1. Did you sleep in a recliner after you got home from the hospital? 2. Do you think you could have just slept in your bed? I'm just trying to decide whether I need to run out an buy one. Thanks, Steve

Dx E
on 1/3/08 11:33 am - Northern, MS

RNY on 07/03/03

Steve,

I NEEDED one. And we didn’t have one either. However, rather than ‘run out to buy one, We rented one. OMG! The Grand-Daddy-Homer-Simpson-Wet-Dream-of-a-Recliner. Heated Vibrating Massage features, Wide enough for 2 of me. (even at my former near 400lbs.) A 6-pack sized cooler fridge built into one of the arms And drink holders like a stadium seat Movie house. Got it at ‘Rent-a-Center’ for about $12 a week. (rented it by the Month.) Worth every cent in my case. (*see Profile) I actually needed mine for around 6 months. Total expenditure was under $300. This model would have easily been over a thousand to purchase. And then we would have been stuck with it to boot. Many folks are able to just do well back in their own beds with maybe a little extra pillow action to ‘prop up.’ I wouldn’t drop the cash for something that only serves a temporary use. Most of the "Rent-to-Own’ and Furniture-Rental places can ‘turn around’ an order very quickly And deliver. If you get home, and find you can’t deal with the bed? Hit the local yellow pages. Yes? Just my thoughts…… Best Wishes- Dx

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foobear
on 1/3/08 1:13 pm - Medford, MA

RNY on 11/27/07

I had the same thoughts. I didn't have a recliner at home, and the cost of one was prohibitive, and I didn't want to rush into buying one just because of the surgery. (I think Dx's solution -- renting -- is marvelous!) As it was, I just used my bed. It was a little uncomfortable the first week or so, but manageable, especially with the liquid Roxicet (oxycodone+acetaminophen) to cut the pain and help me sleep. /Steve

Wags459
on 1/3/08 6:04 pm - North Central, IA

RNY on 10/15/07

I spent lots of time in my recliner but slept in the bed. The first coupla nights I just lortab'd myself into a coma and had no problems. The recliner was the most comfortable place though.

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VA_Bill
on 1/3/08 8:09 pm - Newport News, VA

I used a recliner for the first 4-5 days. I was afraid that it would hurt getting up from bed to sit up from a laying position. That was the only pain I had in the hospital (sitting up). I had no problems sleeping in the recliner. After the 4-5 days I tried the bed and slept on my back for another week or so and no problems.

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bjcarey
on 1/3/08 8:40 pm - Milford, CT

RNY on 05/21/07

I used a recliner during the day but felt better sleeping in my own bed at night. I just made sur I took it easy moving around or getting up. I was one of the lucky ones. I stopped all pain meds the day after surgery and didn't need them since. Best of luck and congrats on the upcoming surgery, Brian

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JoeBear
on 1/3/08 8:59 pm, edited 1/3/08 9:00 pm - Chantilly, VA

RNY on 07/11/07

I had not been on this forum prior to surgery and didn't think about sleeping in a recliner. I wish I had. I slept in bed, but was so sore I couldn't lay down, get up, or even roll over on my own. I was very uncomfortable. Hated to have to call my wife to help me turn over. After 2 days I was healed enough to get up, get down, and turn over and was fine in bed. During the day I was in my big-ass recliner, to which I added a cushion at the bottom and back so it wouldn't be so hard to get in and out. I recommend the recliner. Joe

captneehi
on 1/3/08 9:06 pm - WV

RNY on 09/14/07

Steve, I had "open rny" and did use my recliner. With the open surgery, getting up was a major problem. The recliner also helped me to keep my legs elevated which is what my doctors wanted me to do for the lymphedema. I already owned a recliner, but I think DX has a great idea about renting one for as long as you need it.

Lee

Doug S.
on 1/3/08 9:11 pm - Pelican Rapids, MN

RNY on 01/22/07

Didn't need a recliner, had very little discomfort, can't even call it pain. I walked and walked when I was in the hosp. ( I had Lap RNY).

Wolfgore
on 1/3/08 10:55 pm

RNY on 11/09/07

I really wanted a recliner, but couldn't afford to go buy one. I thought of the rental, but time got away from me and I didn't get it done before surgery. I slept in bed, but I had something that helped me a lot. While in the hospital, they had a large foam wedge that they had under my back and head. When I got ready to leave, I asked the nurse if they just threw them out. She said they were only used for one patient. I asked her if I could take it with me. She just grinned and said, "I won't be watching." so we took it home. I used it on my bed for the first week, with pillows under my legs and I was pretty comfortable. Having that foam wedge had me partially up and made rolling up and out of bed easier. I went home the next day after having lap RNY and I did just fine with this setup.

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