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Memory foam post-op, yes or no?

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Kristin53
Kristin53

Hi folks

Just five days to go to op day of 5th October and I am getting things ready for when I come home afterwards. 

I decided to go into the spare room for a few weeks so as me and the hubs do not disturb each other.  Was making the bed up and wondered whether I should leave the nemory foam topper on. It is quite a thick one and the mattress underneath is pretty firm.

What is best?  Can anyone share their experience either way re comfort?  Anything else I should know other than using a slippy sheet and lots of pillows ?  It is a double bed and we have moved it so I can get in an out either side. 

Oh and I dont have a frame so just on crutches.. Does it help getting in and put if I have something to help me stand?

Thanks in advance. X

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  • patricia05232
    patricia05232 Kristin53

    Posted

    I bought a 3inch topper for my bed and it has saved my sanity!I can sleep comfortably now,
    • Kristin53
      Kristin53 patricia05232

      Posted

      Thanks, the one I have is about 3" . I will leave it on and see now that works for me. wink  Thanks for your reply. X
    • cathie38426
      cathie38426 Kristin53

      Posted

      my thick topper was great last time.

      nearly there now, you seem to be in as much

      pain as me!

  • Jodi-France
    Jodi-France Kristin53

    Posted

    I just wore long baggy pajama pnats and I hauled my leg up by grabbing hold of the pajama pants.

    Clip your toenails, it is going to be a while before you can reach them again. biggrin  Just be very careful doing it as you wouldn't want to go to deep and get an infection.

  • patricia05232
    patricia05232 Kristin53

    Posted

    Yes, pedicure,leg wax and hair cut before the op if you can!
    • Kristin53
      Kristin53 patricia05232

      Posted

      Thanks Patricia.  

      Two boxes ticked, hair and pedicure. Eyebrows threaded as well smile

      I normally  shave rather than wax as have very little growth but I believe shaving is a no-no before surgery.  Been wondering about that. 

      Tomorrow is the big day so best make a decision one way or the other wink

      thanks again fir the suggestions.  X

  • MuscularMayhem
    MuscularMayhem Kristin53

    Posted

    Hi, Kristin! My name is Kristin! 😄 I had a 4inch memory foam on my bed. I sat on the edge, pre-op, to see how it felt. I'm pretty tall, 5'10", & thought I could manage okay. Well, not a good idea, my test run led to me sliding towards the floor, I couldn't imagine a weak hip on that edge. Bad combination! So, I removed it & I think it was the wise decision. I'm 13 days out & I feel really safe without it. I do look forward to putting it back on! My fibromyalgia & muscular disease are not making it easy laying here without my cushy foam. 

    My my best to you tomorrow on your surgery!!

    • Kristin53
      Kristin53 MuscularMayhem

      Posted

      Hi back Kristin smile

      I have left my MF on for now but my husband says he can take it off in a minute if I feel it hinders.  The mattress underneath is pretty hard and tgough I like a firm mattress I di like a bit if loft kn on the top.  I will find out very soon. 

      Now worrying about other things like if my yoga type pants for the hospital aren't baggy enough...  the brain needs to be occupied lol,

      take care. I will post updates from my hospital bed.

      hug x

       

  • shirley17649
    shirley17649 Kristin53

    Posted

    Hi Kristin,

    I have been thinking about you all week.

    Early days I know but how are you?

    Have you got your phone/ipad in hospital?

    How did the op go?

    Have you got all the stuff you need?

    Hugs,

     

    • renee01952
      renee01952 shirley17649

      Posted

      hi shirley, 

      Kristin is posting on another thread - darn !!!  I dont remember the name ....Oh it is 

      Post op tomorrow 

      hugs

      renee

    • shirley17649
      shirley17649 renee01952

      Posted

      Thanks renee,

      Keep thinking about Kristin. Wonder how she is getting on.

      Hugs

  • shirley17649
    shirley17649 Kristin53

    Posted

    Hi Krisitn,

    I know you are on another thread somewhere but this is the only one I could find.

    How did the op go? Hope you are not in too much pain and no complications.

    Best wishes and hugs,

    Take care on those crutches,

    Shirley

    x

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