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Sleep.....this is a fantastic find.....

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JackieMidd
JackieMidd

I have bought myself a body pillow, a big long one, it have it behind my back, it goes between my knees and it is bliss....a bit like being in a cocoon. I have found it helps my comfort in bed tremendously.  I can get a reasonable measure of sleep now, it's not a miracle cure for 8 hours a night, but oh, it's soo comfy.

I am now 4 weeks and 4 days post op. 

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  • elaine23679
    elaine23679 JackieMidd

    Posted

    I looked at one of those a few weeks back but was unsure have made myself one which is alot smaller but sufficient.
  • madla39168
    madla39168 JackieMidd

    Posted

    Thank u Jackie i try this hopefully i will have a better sleep

    And longer not 3 hours and then wake and than sleep 2 hours and wake again.

    Madla

    • janet86017
      janet86017 madla39168

      Posted

      Hi,

      If this doesn't help ask your doctor to prescribe amytiptyline.I had my first full night sleep after 2 nights taking it..In small doses 10 mg it is used for pain and sleep as it helps you relax

      Good luck

      Janet

    • madla39168
      madla39168 janet86017

      Posted

      Im going see the doctor tomorrow i will ask for it and hopefully

      l will have good nignt sleep. Thank u for advice.

      Madla

    • betty07083
      betty07083 janet86017

      Posted

      Hi Janet,

      Is this the correct spelling for the medication you take to help sleep & pain?

      I tried googling it but it did not come up, only one with a different spelling which was described as an antidepressant .

      Thank you

      Betty ( soon to be an official hippie)

    • janet86017
      janet86017 betty07083

      Posted

      Hi,

      Amytiptyline is an antidepressant in large dosages but in low dose is for pain and sleeping.Aryhritis UK website has info

      Janet

      My GP says they use it a lot

  • sue13845
    sue13845 JackieMidd

    Posted

    Sleeping on your back presumably?!
    • JackieMidd
      JackieMidd sue13845

      Posted

      Yes, I am still sleeping on my back, however, with this tucked along my back, I find that I can go slighter over to my side, using this pillow as support. 
  • renee01952
    renee01952 JackieMidd

    Posted

    hi jackie , 

    isn't it great !!!!   where did you find/buy it?

    thanks fo sharing 

    big warm hug

    renee

    • JackieMidd
      JackieMidd renee01952

      Posted

      Hi Renee, available from Aldi,  mine is a Slumberdown, cost me £11.99, that included a cover. Worth every penny.

      Good luck, Renee xx

  • Polly2016
    Polly2016 JackieMidd

    Posted

    Hi Jackie. Where did you get yours from as I have been thinking about getting one. 11 weeks post op and still not sleeping very well. Thanks Polly
    • JackieMidd
      JackieMidd Polly2016

      Posted

      Polly, mine was from Aldi, £11.99 including a case, but they are widely available on Amazon. Highly rcommend!!!

      Good luck!!   xx

       

    • Polly2016
      Polly2016 JackieMidd

      Posted

      Hi Jackie. Is yours more like a long bolster pillow, or a full body pillow that looks long and oval shape that you can sleep with  your head on it? There looks like 2 different types. 

      Thanks Poly

    • JackieMidd
      JackieMidd Polly2016

      Posted

      Hi Polly,

      Mine is a Slumberdown Body Pillow, its just like a big long pillow, not oval shape, I still use my own pillows for head....I hope this helps xx

    • Polly2016
      Polly2016 JackieMidd

      Posted

      Thanks very much Jackie. I will now go and order one. I just need a good night's sleep :o)

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