To recline or Not to recline ... that is the ??????

So many decisions... I think I may try to find a medical supply place and just try out a few and if that doesn't work out.... Hubby will be lugging ours down from the den... LOL

Another weird one here!

I have two recliners on my sectional and never used either of them. I got right in my bed & surrounded myself with my pillows. I was far more comfortable there.  I have my TV in my room, had my nightstand prepared with everything I needed within easy reach.

Yes, the first 4-5 days it WAS hard getting in & out of bed (read that to say painful) but everything was painful at that time.

PamT

This post is so helpful in trying to figure out how to plan for post-op, so thanks to everyone for their input!

Bev

Call me cheap....

I called around today and there's only 1 place in my area that rents the lift recliners.... for a mere $250 a month.... I'm cheap. I can't justify that when I have 2 recliners sitting right upstairs in the den..... I'm going to have DH bring one down this weekend so I can rearrange the living room. He's been wanting one down here anyway so I guess it'll work out in the long run...

I was only in my recliner, I just couldn't get comfy in bed or on the sofa for 2 weeks. Be sure to take your stool softeners, that was my biggest problem!!

I don't have a recliner - just a couch. I started to rent a recliner - but figured I'd give the couch a try before wasting my money. The couch was perfect for about 2 weeks. I used lots of pillows as a wedge behind my back and stacked pillows under my legs - worked like a charm. I moved to my bed after that and sleep with 2 pillows under my head/shoulders and big pillow under my knees.
I can lay on my sides comfortably, but I drain more when I lay on my side and I want this thing out of me - so I'm sticking to laying on my back for awhile longer.

Tylenol PM is my friend at night, cause I don't sleep very well on my back.

Good luck!

i am renting a remote operated hospital bed for $140 per month--

best $ ever.