Electric Recliner/regular recliner/bed/couch?

[JenniferG]

Ed's right, mine is starting to compress now, so am on the lookout for latex memory foam. They seem to have only lately arrived in this far off land. But the old one has served me well for about 7 years.

[backissues]

The memory foam I bought is 100% polyurethane.

Should I look for latex memory foam? I really didn't know there was a difference. Glad you brought it up.

Also, should the bed be higher off the floor than a regular bed frame? They do sell blocks for the legs of the bed.

Thanks.
Irene

[titaniumed]

2 to 4 inches thick, non corrugated

http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden...rchtype=Header

Ed

[backissues]

Ed,
Thanks. I'll return the topper I purchased and buy one out of latex. I never opened the box.

Irene

[golfnut]

Thanks, everyone, for your suggestions. I know that no matter how hard I try to buy things to provide comfort, that I will be uncomfortable at times. There is no easy way to recover from this surgery, but whatever helps, I will try! Thanks, again.

[jChris]

My bed was really high and would have required a stool or books. I traded with a neighbor for a few inches lower in box springs. Not a huge difference, but enough for me to log roll and not fall off a cliff. I hope I didn't make a mistake.

[Lorraine 1966]

This is a great thread, even for me who had the operation so many years ago. I so appreciate the little hints to further comfort, thank you guys, you are just so wonderful.

Lorraine.

[junosand]

chairs

i'm now a little over 3 wks postop; i rented ($150/mo) a "lift chair" from a local surgical supply and have been sleeping in it about 1/2 the time; i cover it with 2 layers of egg shell crate type foam and good pillows as well; if i had forgotten even a little why i married my wife, i have it now front and center in my attention; my deepest sympathies to the woman with the husband who still expects her to cook

[Sharon C]

After Surgery Comfort

Hi Karen!

Wow, we all ARE very different in our preferences! After my first surgery 5 years ago, I rented a hospital bed and it was a life saver! I could be more independant as I could raise/lower the foot/back whenever I pleased to find a more comfortable spot. I'm not a flat on my back sleeper, and always like somewhat of an incline. My hubby tried adding a homemade wooden incline support underneath the top mattress, but I didn't like it that way ALL THE TIME. As soon as I got my disability back pay I went out and bought two Tempur-pedic twin beds on electric adjustable bases. My husband liked the Tempur-pedic mattress as well but if he hadn't, we could've gotten him a different type of mattress. He balked at the idea of an adjustable base for him at first, but I gently pointed out that neither of us was getting any younger, and we would surely get our money's worth. I LOVE mine and he has since had a heart attack and a hip replacement, so has used the adjustments too. He also suffers from acid reflux occasionally so always sleeps with the back slightly elevated. I also use pillows and prefer sitting with my feet elevated. I also bought an ortho seat thingy that is shaped like a wedge and has a hole in the sacral area. I use this out in my car and anyplace else where sitting can be irritating for too long. It has a leather side and a felt side and I am using it now after my revision surgery on the 13th. I put it on my bed the sleek leather side up so I can easily swivel toward the side or back into bed. Of course I elevate the back of the bed all the way up then swivel out (not twisting!) to get up. I also loved our recliners we got after the first surgery. We have since got a sectional, but one end is a chaise and the other parts can make use of the leather ottoman for foot resting. Good luck and by all means let all those folks who want to help you, help you! Nothing is more important than getting the best result possible from your surgery!
Sharon