Who rented a hospital bed?

[gerrys]

There's nothing like your own bed. I built a mountain of pillows so I could sleep on my back with head/shoulders elevated - mainly to help with a sinus drip that I had. Coughing hurt so anything I could do to keep from coughing helped tremendously. The pain of sleeping on my side made that not an option. Coming up on week eight - pillows mostly gone and the old dog can roll over and sleep on his side again.

 

[DeWayne]

For me the getting in and out of bed was not the problem, the pain was. So I slept in a recliner for about 6 weeks or so. Just as stairs were never a problem for me, I came home from the hospital and immediately walked up a flight of stairs with no problems.

Each week I would try the bed, and until it felt comfortable I slept in the recliner. As I can only sleep on my side in bed, the recliner made it easier to sleep in a straight sort of way compared to in bed.

 

[CRM-Mom]

I rented a LIFT recliner from a medical supply store. It has been very nice and helpful. I've been sleeping in it for the first 4 1/2 weeks after surgery but I am tiring of it and just got into my regular bed. Our bed is higher so it seemed challenging to get into. I use my heart pillow when getting into bed to keep my sternum protected. Best of luck! It does get easier and better as you recover!!