Sleeping in bed Vz, sleeping in recliner

[follmerpa 35]

My revision from sleeve to bypass is on June 9th, my question is , is it easier to get out of bed or recliner? Recliner seems like it would pul on stomach to get in and out of. Please let me know your experience.

Thank you

[The Greater Fool 2,071]

Honestly, it depends on the bed and recliner.

Since you don't have a recliner you can test drive it pre-op to see how easy it is to get up.

[ETA: I didn't have a recliner. I had an open surgery with all the staples and drains that implies, along with new and exciting adventures in pain with every movement. A recliner seems like it might have helped, but I'm not sure it would have been worth the expense or trouble of getting one.]

Good luck,

Tek

Edited June 6, 2022 by The Greater Fool

[catwoman7 11,272]

I didn't have a recliner - I just propped up a few pillows. It worked OK. Although I know some people liked having a recliner.

P.S. when I had my lower body lift (which was a lot more painful), I bought a wedge pillow - that worked pretty well, too...

Edited June 6, 2022 by catwoman7

[liveaboard15 1,294]

I could not do a bed for several weeks. recline was much easier and the first week of surgery i required help to get out of the recliner to get up.

[redhead_che 824]

Recliner is easier. I’m still using mine since I can’t lift it back to its
Original home downstairs yet (15lb weight limit). I couldn’t get out of bed comfortably until this week. I’m 5 weeks post op.

[Queen ApisM 427]

I slept in a bed from day one, and I don't recall using pillows to elevate. I did arrange some hugging pillows since I sleep on my side but that was about it.

[jackline2001 0]

Where did you do it

[ShoppGirl 5,072]

I have an adjustable bed and I always sleep with my head sorta elevated and I’m certain that helped getting in and out of bed. A wedge pillow would do the same thing I would think.