Question:
What is a bariatric bed and how does it differ from a normal hospital bed?

   — Rob N. (posted on August 18, 1999)

August 18, 1999
I used one in the hospital. It is easier to get in and out of.
   — Kyle C.

August 18, 1999
It was AWESOME!!! it basically turns into a chair with grab bars s you can go from lying to sitting and then standing with little difficulty!!! i went to the OR in it ...then to recovery ...the ICU...finally to the floor!!! no embarassing transfers and i didn't need any help standing up the first time....i wanted to take it home!!!
   — LINDA L.

August 18, 1999
A bariatric bed will bring you to a standing position.
   — Alyce K.

August 18, 1999
The bariatric bed will not only raise your head to a sitting position, the bed can have the feet lowered all of the way to the floor so that you are in a standing position with out all of the strain of a regular bed. They are absolutly a must after wls surgery. A very wonderful invention.
   — Cheri H.

August 19, 1999
Bariatric beds are BIG, STRONG, WIDE beds with electric motors which boost up even LARGE patients into sitting position to help them get out of bed and walk, which is mandatory, later in the day, on the same day as the surgery.
   — Bruce B.

August 19, 1999
it is a very sturdy bed, but I found the mattress to be too hard, it made my backache.
   — Peggy H.