I found my ordinary firm mattress just fine, with a foam egg-crate type overlay. The latex one you speak of sounds very expensive and I wonder if it would make much difference. I think if the mattress is level, without any sagging, is firm but has an overlay for softness and comfort, it would be just fine. Be interested if anybody has tried the latex one and what they think of it though.
As for the controller. I know you want to make Gabby as comfortable as possible but I really think that by the time Gabby comes home, she'll already be getting out of bed like a pro and you'll wonder why you spent the extra money. That's just my opinion and I'd be interested in the opinions of others.
It's getting close now. How are the nerves holding out for both of you? This is the hard bit Donna, in a couple of weeks, the relief that it's over, will carry you through that early recovery period. It's all going to be just fine! Gabby is in the best of hands.
Surgery March 3, 2009 at almost 58, now 63.
Dr. Askin, Brisbane, Australia
T4-Pelvis, Posterior only
Osteotomies and Laminectomies
Was 68 degrees, now 22 and pain free