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kel40
kel40

I was reading on the forum a while back about somebody usuing a body pillow to help them sleep after their op, has anybody else used one of these and how did you get on please??

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  • michelb
    michelb kel40

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    I haven't used one but I think it would be a great thing to have. Particularly because not crossing your legs is a common restriction so sleeping on your side with one end of the body pillow between your legs makes crossing your legs much harder.

     

    • kel40
      kel40 michelb

      Posted

      I always thought that sleeping on your side was a no no?
    • beth2509
      beth2509 kel40

      Posted

      No. You shouldn't cross your legs, and you would do that without something to keep them apart. And obviously sleeping on an operated area would hurt. But I had months to try out all options thanks to the osteonecrosis, because I can't sleep on my back at all. Sleeping on your non- operated side is fine provided the pillow totally prevents crossing the legs. I tried the ordinary body pillows and they worked fine for a time, but I found them to soft and the filling tends to move around so they are not as effective at keeping your legs apart. There are also  some foam block things that you strap around the legs - I never tried those because I couldn't see I would sleep with them. It took an awful lot of time to find a perfect solution for me. 

  • kristen888
    kristen888 kel40

    Posted

    I've been using a body pillow since my pregnancy in 1992. I believe part of the reason I didn't see my symptoms earlier is due to using it and keeping my hips and legs from collapsing while attempting to sleep. My surgeons schedule just opened for2017 and it looks like I'm slated for early February for a LTHR.

  • hazel14263
    hazel14263 kel40

    Posted

    Yes I have a long v shaped one and I used it to prop up in bed , put my feet on and also between my legs so yes very comforting and useful X
  • hope4cure
    hope4cure kel40

    Posted

    Yes they are great to stuff and prop in different area to get comfortable . I also use many small pillows for additional propping . It's really tricky finding that comfort zone for a few weeks. I had my last THR 5 years ago still use pillows. Remember the restrictions if any are still in place by your surgeon. 

    Heeling blessings sent sent your way. And many more good days ahead. Soon you will be dancing in the streets. It just takes time for the bones muscles heel. It seems like forever sometimes but as time goes by your life will be comfortable and without pain.

    peace & heeling 

    • hazel14263
      hazel14263 hope4cure

      Posted

      Yes I have many various pillows on my bed . My husband means about them and kicks them off in the night and by morning the floor is scattered but I find them comfortable and useful . I make a little pyramid at the end of the bed every day so that if the hip is bad I have s ready made resting place that is a relief to lift the acheing leg onto . The cats love them too 😡😡😡!!

    • hope4cure
      hope4cure hazel14263

      Posted

      Great plan, kitties are there for you too!

      i say whatever works. Getting confortable after THR is a big issue for many.

      someone a few years ago placed foam under the mattress cover to keep leg raised. That way it didn't end up on the floor in the a.m.

      happy dreams cowboy style.LOL

      How many any different ideas can we hippies come up with?

  • barb0722
    barb0722 kel40

    Posted

    I use a king size bed pillow. It is the length of my legs and is easy to turn with me from back to side. Works great!
  • Emis_Moderator
    Emis_Moderator kel40

    Posted

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  • freya63330
    freya63330 kel40

    Posted

    Hi,

    ive found I sleep better with support when lying on my side, which I can do now after 13 weeks.

    i still use , wait for it!  One of my granddaughters teddies, it's got just enough support. X

  • jmonroe608
    jmonroe608 kel40

    Posted

    I am 1.5 weeks post op and I have been thinking about ordering a pregnancy pillow. It completely wraps around you In a U shape. It looks so comfortable!

    Good luck!

    • renee01952
      renee01952 jmonroe608

      Posted

      go for it ... I heard good things about it ... also solves the problem of where do I put my arms 
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