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Discomfort in car

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diann34970
diann34970

Any suggestions of a good cushion or pillow while driving or riding in a car? My bottom is so uncomfortable and I've tried so many pillows. I have to go home and lay off it for awhile after driving or riding. Anyone else have this problem? Suggestions??

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  • Bunky
    Bunky diann34970

    Posted

    I tried lots of different things but never found anything that made it comfortable but it does get better eventually ! How many weeks post op are you !? X
    • Apple_pie
      Apple_pie Bunky

      Posted

      Hi

      Don't laugh but I had the same problem and a great resolution .

      I have a memory foam neck pillow .... It's a bit awkward being curved but that along with my memory foam mattress is like sitting on a cloud honestly x

      I'd never use it as a pillow again mind !

    • diann34970
      diann34970 Apple_pie

      Posted

      I'm gonna pull over right now because I think I have one of those in my trunk!! Thank you, will let you know results!!
  • barbara_92
    barbara_92 diann34970

    Posted

    You can buy from mobility shops a foam ring that looks like a swimming ring.
  • jill2310
    jill2310 diann34970

    Posted

    Ring donut cushions are brilliant, mobility shops or Amazon sell them they are a life saver! 

    i have had this problem (after enterocele & rectocele) and can also feel alot of pressure/pain  in bottom especially when need a BM.

    until I discovered these cushions I was laid on sofa/in bed eating and drinking as couldn't sit at table! 

    Only early days for me, 2 weeks post op, but hoping it eases soon! 

    I used to cycle a lot before the op, at the moment I can't ever imagine sitting on a bike again! 😳 xx

     

  • pat07794
    pat07794 diann34970

    Posted

    You need a rubber ring to sit on so theres no pressure!  don't know if Boots have these  they used too.
  • Bunky
    Bunky diann34970

    Posted

    I have no idea whether this is rubbish or not but I was advised by a nurse not to use the ring cushions because of the nature of the surgery !! So I didn't but was bloomin uncomfortable sitting down without one !!!
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