anyone use a wedge pillow? just wunderin'

mkbeany
on 8/5/11 12:35 am

Good morning everyone.
Well, since my surgery has been bumped, I've got time on my hands.
Thining about my To Do list...
I have no recliner and a lift chair is 300 dollars to rent. (yikes)

I am thinking of maybe a wedge pillow for my post-op laying around period.

Anyone use one of these?
Did you like it?
Where did you get it?

I would love some input!

Thanks guys!!

"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. " -- Anais Nin

Revised from Band to Bypass 10/26/09
High Wt 355/ Surgery Wt 343 (BMI 61) / Current Wt 190 on 3/17/12

TT/Fleur De Lis 8/22/11
Mastopexy and Brachioplasty 12/14/11

Still Fawn
on 8/5/11 1:24 am - SIERRA MADRE, CA

I don't have a recliner, and couldn't afford to rent a chiar, or to buy a proper wedge pillow. I make do with one of those big pillows meant for you to sit up in bed with, augmented with regular pillows- perfectly comfy. I have seen the wedges at bed bath and beyond, for like $40 and up though.

I am still loving life with my sleeve! Been maintaining at or below goal for over 4 years!
"People spend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idle dreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill the emptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed to search was within." - Ramona L. Anderson

mkbeany
on 8/5/11 7:52 am

Thanks Fawn!
You feeling okay Girlie?

"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. " -- Anais Nin

Revised from Band to Bypass 10/26/09
High Wt 355/ Surgery Wt 343 (BMI 61) / Current Wt 190 on 3/17/12

TT/Fleur De Lis 8/22/11
Mastopexy and Brachioplasty 12/14/11

Still Fawn
on 8/5/11 7:56 am - SIERRA MADRE, CA

I feel pretty darn good.. Pressure from the swelling, and itchy incisions, but pain free and able to do pretty much anything. I wish someone woulda warned me how boring recovery is! Lol..

I am still loving life with my sleeve! Been maintaining at or below goal for over 4 years!
"People spend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idle dreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill the emptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed to search was within." - Ramona L. Anderson

wings
on 8/5/11 3:52 am - Fort Myers Beach , FL

DS on 12/23/09

Imo wedge pillow is a waste of money. I do have a recliner which is where I stay but I long for my bed so lots of pillows that can be moved and tucked where needed is the best way to go.

Its way cheaper to pick up 4-6 pillows at WalMart then it is to buy a wedge pillow that is too small, doesn't conform and then is no use after a week or two. Extra pillows can be stored for quest later or thrown away if they get drainage or blood on them.

I hope this helps.
Carla

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mkbeany
on 8/5/11 7:52 am

Good points Carla!
Thanks for the insight.

"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. " -- Anais Nin

Revised from Band to Bypass 10/26/09
High Wt 355/ Surgery Wt 343 (BMI 61) / Current Wt 190 on 3/17/12

TT/Fleur De Lis 8/22/11
Mastopexy and Brachioplasty 12/14/11

Laura in Texas
on 8/5/11 6:33 am

RNY on 09/17/08

I got a wedge pillow from Bed Bath and Beyond and it was $29, plus I used a coupon so it was 20% off that. I love it.

Laura

Laura in Texas

53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)

RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis

brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco

"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."

mkbeany
on 8/5/11 7:53 am

Funny...BB and B was my first thought.

Plus, I have that tempting little coupon at home next to my puter!

Thanks Laura.

"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. " -- Anais Nin

Revised from Band to Bypass 10/26/09
High Wt 355/ Surgery Wt 343 (BMI 61) / Current Wt 190 on 3/17/12

TT/Fleur De Lis 8/22/11
Mastopexy and Brachioplasty 12/14/11

wings
on 8/5/11 8:29 am - Fort Myers Beach , FL

DS on 12/23/09

I love BB & B, wish they would quite teasing me with coupons lol.

Carla

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avidreader
on 8/5/11 8:46 am - Cary, NC

RNY on 03/24/08

I did the first 3 weeks and I thought it really helped. I do suggest something unde your butt, too. I almost got bed sores from being on my backside only for 3 weeks - i finally got a blow up donut pillow and that helped when sleeping.

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