Re: to recline or not to recline

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In a message dated 8/27/01 5:57:51 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

dreamweavergirlus@... writes:

> > I am wondering if it is worth it to buy a recliner. I

> > probably would not keep it after my recovery. I have

> > heard that others have bought beans bag chairs to use

> > as support.

> > Any input is mucho appreciated.

>

Hi Gail....

I found my bed was better with some pillows (6) propped. I have a recliner

that I loved when I left but it was horrible when I got home. I think

everyone is different in this respect. Its hard to know until you're home.

My bed worked great and I found the hardest part was I couldnt sleep on my

side for about 4 weeks...and now I can and life is WONDERFUL!!!!! LOL

~~* AJ *~~

Age 37 5'8''

Post op 7/24/01 Open BPD/DS

self pay - Dr Baltasar -Alcoy Spain

07/24/01 BMI 64 415.1

08/06/01 BMI 59 390.2 -24.9 lbs! -10.75 inches

08/16/01 BMI 58 387.0 -27.9 lbs! -11.25 inches

08/24/01 BMI 58 386.5 -28.7 lbs! -15.5 inches

My personal website: www.WLS4AJ@...

Check out the Bellingham Support Group at WWW.WLSBellingham.homestead.com

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gail,

I have a recliner and I LOVE it! I spent many nights sleeping in that thing

and becuz of it, recovered quickly and was most comfortable. It was my best

friend for many weeks!

Judie

[Guest guest]

> Hi Everyone!

> I am wondering if it is worth it to buy a recliner. I

> probably would not keep it after my recovery.

I didn't want a recliner afterwards, so I just rented a hospital bed

for one month. But I couldn't get it delivered until my second day

home, so I ended up in bed the first night eith every pillow in the

house propping me up. I slept much more comfortably in that bed, and

after 3 weeks I really didn't need it, we returned it early.

Ellen

DS 2/14/01 310

Dr. Anthone

8/27/01 230

- 80 lbs.

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Gail,

I didn't get a recliner pre-op as a result I spent 3 sleepless

nights in agony until I finally drove to a rental store in pain to

rent a recliner. 8 weeks later and I still don't have the heart to

send it back. It is like a member of the family. I never would have

made it without the recliner. I refuse to pay to rent it for 2 years

at double the original price so I am currently looking for the same

recliner at a reasonable price. Take it from someone who had been

there buy or rent a chair before going to hospital it will be your

greatest source of comfort post-op.

Tina

> Hi Everyone!

> I am wondering if it is worth it to buy a recliner. I

> probably would not keep it after my recovery. I have

> heard that others have bought beans bag chairs to use

> as support.

> Any input is mucho appreciated.

> gail

>

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>

[Guest guest]

Has anyone got one of those bed lounger pillows and has it

worked for post-op? I found a picture at:

http://shop.store.yahoo.com/comfortchannel/bedlounger.html

I'd buy a recliner, but I don't think there's room in the house for

one, really. I guess I could sleep in the garage? (just kidding)

Thanks,

[Guest guest]

At 2:24 AM +0000 8/28/01, mariak415@... wrote:

>Has anyone got one of those bed lounger pillows and has it

>worked for post-op? I found a picture at:

I tried one. Wayyyyy too small.

>http://shop.store.yahoo.com/comfortchannel/bedlounger.html

>

>I'd buy a recliner, but I don't think there's room in the house for

>one, really. I guess I could sleep in the garage? (just kidding)

Maybe, try renting one for two weeks. It may overpower the room in

which you place it, but iw wouldn't be forever.

--Steve

>

>Thanks,

>

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[Guest guest]

I guess I could sleep in the garage?

LOL !!!! =)

Judie

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Personally a bean bag chair in my bed worked great for me!!! I even used it

in Delano in the hotel room. Cheap and it allowed me to be in bed with my

hubby!

Deanna

300lbs bmi 50 day of surgery 02-15-01

200lbs. bmi 32 as I sit here now !!!

THANKS GOD !!!! http://www.duodenalswitch.com/Patients/Deanna/deanna.html

Re: to recline or not to recline

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> > Hi Everyone!

> > I am wondering if it is worth it to buy a recliner. I

> > probably would not keep it after my recovery.

>

> I didn't want a recliner afterwards, so I just rented a hospital bed

> for one month. But I couldn't get it delivered until my second day

> home, so I ended up in bed the first night eith every pillow in the

> house propping me up. I slept much more comfortably in that bed, and

> after 3 weeks I really didn't need it, we returned it early.

> Ellen

> DS 2/14/01 310

> Dr. Anthone

> 8/27/01 230

> - 80 lbs.

>

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