Re: sleeping in bed post-op

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The ultimate: buy an electric bed. I was able to do this several

years ago, and it has been WONDERFUL!!! The battery powered remote

control elevates the head and foot as needed. The bed has built in

" massage " which is useful at times. LOL>>>>>>>

, I have one of these too......wonderful, arent they?? do you

have separate controls??

Judie

sleeping in bed post-op

> To all of the post-ops who are having difficulty in sleeping flat:

> Sleeping in a recliner is a good idea, but for those of you who don't

> want to do that, here are 3 other things to try:

>

> 1. Rent a hospital bed for a few nights. Expensive, but check with

> your insurance company, some companies will pay a portion of the

> rental fee if the MD says you need the bed. Also, check with local

> church and community organizations; these groups sometimes will rent

> donated beds for a nominal fee.

>

> 2. Cheaper and easier: shove a few extra pillows, blankets or a folded

> comforter between the mattress and the box spring. This will elevate

> the head of the bed slightly, making it easier for you to sleep and

> get out of bed. This also works at the foot of the bed to alleviate

> pedal edema. Sofa and chair cushions also work well for this. A medium

> sized cardboard box will work on the head of the bed, but tends to

> collapse with repeated use; it works best on the foot.

>

> 3. The ultimate: buy an electric bed. I was able to do this several

> years ago, and it has been WONDERFUL!!! The battery powered remote

> control elevates the head and foot as needed. The bed has built in

> " massage " which is useful at times. LOL

>

>

> counting the days until 9/5/01

>

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[Guest guest]

> The ultimate: buy an electric bed. I was able to do this several

> years ago, and it has been WONDERFUL!!! The battery powered remote

> control elevates the head and foot as needed. The bed has built in

> " massage " which is useful at times. LOL>>>>>>>

>

> , I have one of these too......wonderful, arent they??

do you

> have separate controls??

>

> Judie

I live alone, so I bought a Queen sized bed with one control. However,

this same company also has a king-sized bed (actually 2 twins locked

together) that comes with 2 controls. This is the best thing I ever

bought, and if a certain gentleman complains, hey we're not married,

it's my house and he can trot himself home without dessert!

> >

[Guest guest]

lol susan! you betcha! we have the two twins put together and we really

love them,. Comes in handy for comfortable tv watching in bed too......

Judie

Re: sleeping in bed post-op

>

> > The ultimate: buy an electric bed. I was able to do this several

> > years ago, and it has been WONDERFUL!!! The battery powered remote

> > control elevates the head and foot as needed. The bed has built in

> > " massage " which is useful at times. LOL>>>>>>>

> >

> > , I have one of these too......wonderful, arent they??

> do you

> > have separate controls??

> >

> > Judie

> I live alone, so I bought a Queen sized bed with one control. However,

> this same company also has a king-sized bed (actually 2 twins locked

> together) that comes with 2 controls. This is the best thing I ever

> bought, and if a certain gentleman complains, hey we're not married,

> it's my house and he can trot himself home without dessert!

>

>

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