Mattress

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Dear Jackie,

I read your post about your mattress and you seem to have relief from it,

but your husband does not. How can that be, if he has control of his side? We

bought one a few years ago and used it for a week and returned it. It costs $75

to return it, but we were not comfortable because of the hard frame in the

middle of the bed, every time we turned over, our feet would " feel " it and wake

up. It was like 2 single bed abutting each other with a separation. My back

hurts all of the time and I buy a new mattress every 5 years, but I don't think

my mattress causes it because of the diagnosis on my back. I understand for

many it does, and I say that whatever makes you comfortable, that's the one for

you. Right now I am using a pillow top, which I find comfortable, but it makes

my mattress so high it's hard to get in and out. One night I just slid off onto

the floor. Next time I am going to buy a memory foam, I tried one in a store

and it felt good to me. Anyone use a mattress with memory foam, please comment

on the stage of your comfort with it.

Tell us how you are doing with your visits to the transplant doctor and when

will you be going to MDACC to get ready for the procedure and where do you think

you will be staying? I called the Hospitality House and their waiting period is

4 to 6 month for an apartment. The church apartments take a few weeks and the

costs range from $20 to $60 a night. You are in my prayers.

Carpe diem,

Lottie