Question:
what is a bariatric bed?

   — LUVY L. (posted on January 19, 2002)

January 19, 2002
A Bari bed is a bed that controls move to allow you to come to a complete sitting position, feet to the floor. It was my best friend while I was recovering in the hospital, the feet go all the way down to the floor and the back comes up far enough to accomidate you just like you are sitting in a REALLY big chair.. and they're better "fitted" for the larger person.
   — Elizabeth D.

January 19, 2002
Not only did the bed I had turn into a "chair", it also could put me into a standing position, all I had to do was step off the foot rests and I was up and walking. It was a huge help.
   — beachbum6264

January 19, 2002
There are at least two that I know of.... BariMax and BariCare. The BariMax actually is the better for right after surgery. The feet lower all the way.. then the head come up and you step out of bed. I had the Baricare and it never showed up until night number 3. It is wider, more solid and sits up straighter than a regular hospital bed. If I had to do it all over again.. I would have the BariMax straight out of surgery. Makes getting out of bed soo much better... It is soo worth it.. and it did not cost me anything extra!
   — Pamela W.