Best bed wedges & body positioners according to redditors
We found 147 Reddit comments discussing the best bed wedges & body positioners. We ranked the 53 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 147 Reddit comments discussing the best bed wedges & body positioners. We ranked the 53 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
You fresher than me man, Mine was back on the 7/11.
Keep it iced and elevated I am sure you know
These helped make life easier for me.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079JX3J4W
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0024GX6G8
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GZYVJ6N
I had to have a fasciotomy due to compartmental swelling to save my leg. So I don't know how many sutures you have.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H11D796 (not until a week after suture removal.) Otherwise I kept pressure with a long long ace bandage securely wrapped.
Best of luck man, it's a long road but we will get there.
How'd it happen?
edit: also it may be bs but I bought supplements for bone regeneration and take these everyday https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008HFUIAM
I can't believe this hasn't already been mentioned, but for those that don't want to pay the ridiculous price of the Liberator but also don't want to make their own, there's this. It works just as well as a liberator, costs way less, bonus utility when you have to sleep propped up for some reason.
There are lots of fancy support pillows on the market, here's a cheaper orthopedic labeled one that my wife and I use all the time: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008GQ04S8/
what about a sex wedge? There are some cheap varriations on Amazon, like this one. It might help her open her hips.
This might not work for her, but what I thought of when I read your post was restorative yoga, which is basically about putting your body into poses that are supported by blankets and pillows and allowing yourself to open up your hips and shoulders. Obviously I don't know anything about her level of mobility, but if you think she could benefit from it, maybe this book and a commitment to help her with it might increase your intimacy AND help her become more flexible and comfortable.
My GF and I have been doing this for about 3 years. We liked it so much we bought a wedge pillow from Amazon so we wouldn't be messing with our good sleeping pillows.
We also love using the pillow when she is laying stomach down on the pillow with her vagina just back from the edge and she uses a small vibe on her clit. She cums every time we do this. I think its the ease of access for everything and she doesn't have to support herself while I can go as hard as I want. Definitely recommend!
Or a wedge pillow.
Like this?
Wow, all those comments on prevention of pressure ulcers aren’t much help when you are already dealing with one, eh?
I had one at 9yo, partly due to a sitting obliquity because of scoliosis, partly because I was prescribed a wheelchair with no special seating. I was stuck at home off school (with a visiting teacher for 2 hours 3x/wk) for 6 weeks which felt like years. I’ve had small minor reoccurrences 2-3x (I’m now almost 40) even though I take care of my skin and sit on specialized seating. Some people are more prone because of things like these. My most recent experience of skin breakdown was just because my skin got super dry this year (apparently a hormone thing for women my age).
Here’s what I’d suggest to help you cope:
I’m thinking I might turn this into a toolkit for folks on bedrest for my work (I work for a SCI non profit, I make health resources), so let me know if I missed anything or if you have more questions!
https://www.amazon.com/Drive-Medical-Folding-Bed-Wedge/dp/B00NGKWKS6/ref=zg_bs_3775471_5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=8JNXC0XE887NPHYF20DH
Searching in the medical field may yield less expensive options.
Drive Medical Folding Bed Wedge, 12" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NGKWKS6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_Oo3wsD6yz8U2J
InteVision Foam Bed Wedge Pillow (25" x 24" x 12") - 2" Memory Foam Top Layer with Firm Base Foam and a High Quality Removable Cover - Helps Provide Relief from Acid Reflux, Snoring, Post Surgery https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009HHLBKK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_QAn-BbRM91F93
We’ve had this one for almost two years and highly recommend it.
The ones made for sex are stupid expensive. I got one on Amazon for "sleeping" for less than $30. Works great! Here's the link to it Affordable Wedge Pillow on Amazon
Have you tried something like a wedge? You could possibly lie on it face down for doggy without having to support yourself or arch your back.
This is the 7.5", which is much more similar in height to the Liberator wedge.
The one you have listed is comparable to the ramp pillow, which can be great, depending on your needs.
Yes, when I started I had it - and it was severe. The first recommendation is in line with your added "note"...the full face works best for me, as it's passive air delivery (vs. something like nasal pillows) and offers a bit more space than a nasal mask.
The main things that helped me were (1) taping my mouth shut, (2) sleeping on a slight incline (this wedge pillow), (3) and sleeping on my back with a firm pillow under my head. Swallowing air was the worst for me when I was on my side, or when I was on my back and tilted my head to one side or the other. So, I conditioned myself to sleep on my back (it was a challenge because I prefer my side) and keep my head straight when I was on my back (like I was staring at the ceiling).
All of that and time help greatly. While you are adapting, take two Gas-X before bed. It's safe to take every night - it won't alleviate the problem, but will make it easier to deal with (lessens the severity and the pain).
edit - try to be mindful of your breathing through the day...if you are a mouth breather, condition yourself to breath through your nose. And, as an added benefit, the full face mask (combined with the heat/humidity from my line) really helped with my nasal congestion issues; if you need to, spray some otc nasal spray (I prefer 4-way) into your nose before you put your mask on at night.
edit 2 - it'll get better with time, and it will be worth it when you start sleeping good!
Things I found helpful:
Ice Machine - You may be sent home with one, but find out. If you need to buy your own, I recommend it. ~$200 Brega Cube is what I got.
A way to elevate your leg. Pillows will work, this is what I got.
Shower Stool, non-slip shower mat if you don't have one. On the shower stool, I used an Ikea step stool we have and that worked well.
Ice Packs I got two of these. They get cold quick and last 20 to 30 minutes.
A charging station for phones, tablets, and other entertainment devices.
Other things, if you know who you plan to see for PT, talk to them to find out what you can do and should buy for home PT. I bought a balance pad, exercise ball, stretch bands, yoga mat, and put my bike on a trainer (already had). With this, I could do and still do some PT at home.
Other advice: Schedule your meds. You don't want to fall behind, the pain is intense. Drink a lot of sports drinks
or coconut water. Keeping hydrated will help.
If a regular pillow isn't enough you can try a wedge pillow. They're firmer and kind of triangular shaped so it would probably do a better job of bending his body upward at the waist. I haven't tried it for this purpose, I only know about them because I use one for acid reflux (they help keep you up on an incline when you're sleeping which is good for reflux) although I think they make things like this specifically for sex too. This is the one I use which is cool because you can adjust it to a couple different heights.
InteVision Foam Wedge Bed Pillow (25" x 24" x 12") with High Quality, Removable Cover https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009HHLBKK/
Life changing. You're welcome.
I know this is not quite what you asked for, but... I have one of these for days I am well enough to recline, but not well enough to leave bed and go to my reclining chair (which reclines less far than I can comfortably do on this one):
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07CSH9DLR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I further pad it out/change the angle somewhat with additional pillows, sturdy, thick, memory foam ones. It does wonders for me. It also really helps with sleep hygiene, in the sense that day time is recliner wedge time, even if I recline all the way back on it rather than making it a bit more upright with more pillows, and nighttime is laying down and sleeping time.
Since you've used a wedge thing, do you think one more target for legs (like this: https://www.amazon.com/Elevated-Leg-Rest-Pillow-White/dp/B0024GX6G8/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1510847692&sr=8-5&keywords=bed+wedge+legs ) would've been better or was the style you linked better?
Girl on top always works. Doggy style off the edge of the bed works. Also get one of these
Drive Medical Folding Bed Wedge, 12" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NGKWKS6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_vK-FDbE82M79R
It’s 4x cheaper than sex stores and works just as well.
Edit: I’m 6’8” tall my partners have always been atleast a foot shorter than me.
Amazon Link
The wedge pillow is seriously worth its weight in gold. It made both sleeping and getting into/out of bed really easy and comfortable. I got this one but I think if you poke around amazon you can find cheaper ones. The 12" height is key though!
Wedge pillows are your friend.
DMI Ortho Bed Wedge Elevated Leg Pillow, Supportive Foam Wedge Pillow for Elevating Legs, Improved Circulation, Reducing Back Pain and More, Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009STNC4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_DSj1Cb9E267Y6
These also help with lower back pain. I used one when my facet joint and SI flared up together (fun times) and it was immensely helpful.
Also, maybe some mild compression socks would help.
new doctor? or maybe a different side sleeping product.
https://www.amazon.com/MedCline-Advanced-Positioning-Anti-Acid-Benefits/dp/B01LANV162/ref=sr_1_24_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1538775782&sr=1-24&keywords=side%2Bsleeping%2Bpillow&th=1
I think this has been posted before in another thread but anyone looking to dip toes without breaking the bank should check this out on Amazon. generic wedge for $20 you can’t go wrong. We ordered on and it’s awesome.
You’re totally not alone! It’s complete hell. My hiccups have always been really loud and painful, but since having these issues it’s gotten worse. Drinking lots of water has helped me get rid of them before, and my wedge pillow has helped so much with the pain and discomfort when I get them.
Put her at the end of the bed so you're standing up or get one of these and bend her over it.
I know the impending surgery is scary, but you’re doing the right thing seeking answers from people who have been through it. I wish I’d found this community before my surgery!
I have long hair and really like my hair, and I brought it up to my surgeon. He only shaved the bare minimum- about half an inch wide and three inches long. Even shortly after the surgery you could only see the incision if I had my hair in a high bun- a ponytail hid it pretty well and it wasn’t noticeable at all with my hair down. I’d mention it to your surgeon. One thing: if you keep your long hair, be really careful brushing it after the surgery. I draped a towel over my shoulders and bunched it up around the incision so I wouldn’t accidentally bump it while I was brushing.
I did have trouble sharing a bed with my spouse. I ended up sleeping in our guest room. I got a support wedge and it was an absolute life saver, I had to sleep almost sitting up and this thing was great, especially since you can adjust the incline: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00U6HMK78/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_UL2OCbDAW0AMT
Idk about the card, I’m in Texas and we don’t have them. But you definitely shouldn’t be considered “cured”, everyone says it takes a year or more to feel fully recovered from the surgery. I’m four months post op and still take narcotics to manage the pain, I don’t feel cured yet by any means. But, a little better each day for the most part :)
I used this one - it's nice because it folds in half for somewhat easier storage. At least for me, there was so much laying around with the leg up that it was nice not to be constantly dealing with stacks of pillows.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NGKWSOC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1
okay, so...this was an amazingly fantastic weekend.
saturday: ended up going out for NYE after all - went to my favorite tap house with a group of friends. loved every minute of it; it's funny how when i feel like i want to be alone, what i end up getting more out of is time with my tribe. it was well worth the sleep i didn't get. :)
sunday: i will freely admit i was neither awake nor sober until about noon, halfway through our aquarium trip with brother-in-law and nieces (17 and 20), but we still had an amazing time. grabbed lunch afterward, headed over to clearwater to watch the sun go down and wade a bit, and then went back to their place to have some snacks and visit with them and their mom a bit more before we headed back. (well over 10k steps and i know for a fact i ended up at a deficit still, so, bonus!)
monday: slept for something like ten hours. hubby went shopping while i got myself cleaned up and did some chores (and enjoyed some desperately needed alone time; as fun as sunday was, it seriously taxed my introverted self and i was getting downright bitchy even despite all the sleep), i enjoyed the bottle of bubbly i'd set aside for NYE, we had meatballs with alfredo sauce for a late lunch/early dinner...it was just a nice mellow day.
so, today, life returns to normal. getting my food back on track and am going to do a leslie sansone video this morning, since it'll be my last for a few days; i have an appointment for a new hormone pellet insertion this afternoon. it's supposed to be okay to exercise within three days but i've found giving it an extra couple of days to heal is generally not a bad thing. and i can still lift and stuff.
fantastic news on the sleep front...i think i found an answer with a 7" wedge pillow. this, combined with a normal feather pillow, have resulted in snore-free, consistent, deep sleep over the last few days like i don't think i've experienced in years. i'm so happy i could cry, because i was getting desperate. i'll see how things go over this next week but as of right now, i can highly recommend it and have been telling everyone i know about it.
so that's about it. holidays were surprisingly excellent, and this was a fantastic start to the new year - i'm glad to be back at it. hope everyone has a good day today!!
Can't speak to the liberator but have definitely enjoyed this much cheaper alternative from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NGKWKS6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_879XAbNP7KFKM
Good firmness so you can maintain some leverage, but still comfy enough to not be distracting, definitely worth a shot for the price! ($31)
Regular pillows aren’t very supportive - have you tried something like a foam wedge? My SO is about half a foot taller than me and we have this one. You can use it for missionary, doggy/prone from behind, over the edge of the bed, etc.
Liberator has foam ramps:
https://www.liberator.com/
and look there's a 30 % off sale this weekend!!! With the code GOBIG
https://www.liberator.com/wedge.html
this is the wedge...I think it would be great for you guys, since you're beginners -- If you scroll down, there's a scrolling bar of sex positions that they recommend with the wedge... the standing ovation will likely work well for you guys! The elevated wheel barrow ... really I'm betting the wedge will help you tons.
If you don't want to pay 90 for this pillow, there's this: https://www.amazon.com/InteVision-Wedge-Pillow-Quality-Removable/dp/B009HHLBKK/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1467501998&sr=8-1&keywords=sex+position+pillow
on amazon. its 40 bucks.. however I can't attest to quality, since I don't own it.
On stretching... this is pretty big, especially for women as having wider, more open access will make penetration easier for you and more pleasurable for her. Obviously, she doesn't need to be doing the splits here. But I agree that a little bit of extra flexibility will help a ton. Doing a little bit of stretching during foreplay will also help keep those muscles from cramping up ;)
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Laying down flat will be quite painful. A bed wedge made a huge difference in managing the pain and being able to sleep. No BLT - bending, lifting and twisting. Good luck with the micro-D!
If you buy wedge pillows they are much cheaper. About $33 for a similar pillow. Of course, $4 is much, much cheaper than even that. Just for those who don't have the time. I bought one to sleep on an incline with.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AK3VZBA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_nI-4ybTMB1KEJ
$40 shipped on Amazon.
https://smile.amazon.com/InteVision-Wedge-Pillow-Quality-Removable/dp/B009HHLBKK
Something like this
https://www.amazon.com/InteVision-Wedge-Pillow-Quality-Removable/dp/B009HHLBKK/ref=zg_bs_3775471_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=W1HT85TS9M2PM8KFKYCS
I sleep on my back and I use this pillow to support my legs. It has really helped reduce the pain I get when waking up. Sleeping in any one position all night will make your body stiff, spondy or no spondy. So doing stretches and some warm ups in the morning help as well. Hope this helps!
InteVision Ortho Bed Wedge with High Quality, Removable Cover (Size: 8" x 21" x 24". Color: Ivory) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008GQ04S8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xeldzbVH2DV86
Have you tried a wedge? I had a chronic gerd cough for like 6 months and it's more or less gone with the wedge.
InteVision Foam Bed Wedge Pillow (26" x 25" x 7.5") - 2" Memory Foam Top Layer with Firm Base Foam & a High Quality Removable Cover - Helps Provide Relief from Acid Reflux, Snoring, Post Surgery https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AK3VZBA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_kpNVCbMFGE8FA
This is the one I ordered, but honestly it's literally just a wedge of foam with a pillow case on it so I think any one you can find would be good.
I use a wedge, it works better than the big reading pillow. Also more versatile.
https://www.amazon.com/Brentwood-Home-Therapeutic-Pillow-California/dp/B00DTZVKFM/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=Wedge+pillow&qid=1571278002&s=hpc&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyRTQzOU9RTDU4MEI1JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTY4MjIzM1RBWTNVREk2Sk9NUyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTUzNDAxMlhKQUhXSEJON0k1UiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
I’m a back sleeper and I’ve just had my cervical disc surgery not too long ago. I’m still a few weeks away from having to sleep on the side, but I’ve been dreaded for that day. So my husband ordered this for me. It hasn’t arrived yet but I hope it’ll help with numbness on my left arm https://www.amazon.com/MedCline-Advanced-Positioning-Anti-Acid-Benefits/dp/B01LANV162
I love a good ice pack.. It's what use, very cold but doesn't stay cold that long.
Maybe a wedge pillow?.
I waste most of my in-bed time either reading, watching tv/movies or playing Xbox. I don't have a good network to make Facebook worthwhile so I find it hinders more than helps. Best of luck to you both
Get a wedge pillow, it will allow you to keep your upper back from rounding and you can rest your head back comfortably.
Would something like this work?
I either sleep on my side with a body pillow between my knees and supporting my up side arm or on my back with a special knee wedge pillow. It’s slanted on the side that goes under your knees then is flat. It keeps me from hyperextending my lower back (or hyper flexing? It keeps my lumbar and sacral spine flat and also keeps my knees from falling open and making my hips want to sublux). The number of pillows under my head varies considerably as to what I’m doing when I fall asleep. I’ll try and find a link to the knee pillow I’m talking about. pillow
I bought a wedge pillow off amazon and have been keeping my leg constantly elevated since my procedure (now day 4).
My foot is a little annoyed with the reduced blood flow but I think that the wedge and icing have been keeping the swelling fairly controlled. This is the pillow I bought:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KKPKOFK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I use a wedge pillow (in the lower position), and find that I sleep so much better. The only hard part is that I find myself sliding down on occasion - but a quick re-position, and I'm back in-place.
I could tolerate my CPAP without it - but it is so much more comfortable with it. I just miss it when I'm at hotels...
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B009HHLBKK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
Have you tried the wedge pillow? I got one for my husband and it worked wonders. I'm in the US and got it on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AK3VZBA/ref=sxts1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1491188611&sr=1
$32 for this and you save a ton of time on DIY. If you buy the bradn for the one "designed for sex" it's about $100.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NGKWKS6/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&th=1
You can cut these wedges in half and use them. You could also get yoga blocks that would work well. A lot of "speaker stands" are way more expensive than they really should be, so often it's best to find something else that works just as well. If you want to get actual speaker stands, make sure you measure and get the right height that you need.
For the night issues, I recommend getting a wedge pillow I bought this one and really like it. Make sure you have one that's the length of your torso, otherwise it'll fuck your back up, like this one that I bought first and returned. Or if you have more money you might consider this type, it helps to prop your feet up too. I also slide down the bed if I'm inclined without a pillow behind my knees.
I find it's best to eat about 2 hours before bed. If I eat too long ago my stomach stays empty for too long and bothers me, but if I eat before bed it hurts more the next day.
Talk to your doctor about getting anti-nausea pills. I use zophrin 4mg sublingual melts and they're super helpful. Ginger helps some people, but it fucks up my stomach so I can't consume it.
It might be stress. There's nothing wrong with that, mine was caused by stress too. Stress is a chemical process, it raises cortisol levels which impair digestion. My doctor explained it as your body going into fight or flight mode, which shuts down unnecessary things like digestion while there's more important things, but you can't tell your body to start that shit up again so it becomes a chronic problem. Regardless of the cause it's still a medical condition, it's like dismissing someone with a broken leg because they did something stupid; it doesn't matter why you're in pain, your symptoms are still real and still fucking up your life.
I wrote up a bunch of different things that will be easier to eat in an old post, look through that and try to shift your diet more towards things that won't cause problems.
It may be awkward at first but check out a wedge pillow. I had some bad reflux and it’s pretty much gone now with diet changes and the pillow. It’s cheap enough to give a try. See link below
https://www.amazon.com/FitPlus-Premium-Warranty-Removable-Recommended/dp/B01KKPKOFK/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=gerd+pillow&qid=1567003247&s=gateway&sprefix=gerd+&sr=8-3
I'm so sorry! I was on it the whole stretch too. My husband asked me last night when I wanted to try for a second and I cried because God, pregnancy sucks so hard.
I also had a bit of luck sitting on an exercise ball and sleeping on a wedge.
Nothing actually made it 'better' though. Fortunately all of it was better the second she was born. I was practically skipping through
the hospital...
Pillows and things like this https://www.amazon.com/Drive-Medical-Folding-Bed-Wedge/dp/B00NGKWKS6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1R87Y2C8Q3CPV&keywords=sex%2Bpillows%2Bpositioning%2Bfor%2Bwomen&qid=1564107249&s=gateway&sprefix=sex%2Bpillow%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-1&th=1 (this one is a little soft, so I don't actively recommend it, it's just the first thing that turned up in the search) and you'll be fine.
I have GERD (I'm 27, not overweight) verified via an endoscopy and over the past few years the tooth decay has gotten really bad... I'm averaging 2-5 cavities per year right now but I'm trying to treat the GERD now because "enough is enough". Even before I had GERD I would get cavities even with good dental hygeine (I think I inherited this from my mother), but GERD makes it much worse. It used to be maybe 0-2 cavities a year. Now it feels like I'm lucky if I only have 2.
The dentist told me 2 weeks ago, "If I were to guess your age based on your teeth, I'd say you were 20 years older."... :| Ouch.
My GERD involves occasional burping (not "wet burping", which is when stomach acid comes up with it) and that's about it. I don't get painful heatburn or anything like that. If not for the dentist pointing out when I came in with 4 cavities one day that the culprit was acid erosion and recommending that I see a gastroenterologist, I would have never known. I just thought that I burped a lot. But when I go to sleep it's likely that small amounts of stomach acid are being deposited on my teeth, which is the cause of most of the dental complications I believe. Not enough to notice, but enough to do damage.
To treat this I need to treat my GERD I think. An elevated wedge pillow such as this one is something I picked up recently that I hope helps with the acid depositing on my teeth while sleeping. You won't like hearing this but I've also recently tried out a vegan diet (and basically no sugar) for all but 2 meals per week (those 2 meals I have lean chicken - I work out a lot and need the extra protein) and the belching has subsided quite a bit. Eating slow and making sure you chew your food thorougly is also very important. I used to eat faster than anyone I knew, but focusing on chewing and eating slow has helped a lot as well. Along with this, I stop eating 4 hours prior to going to bed and stopped drinking alcohol altogether. PPIs such as omeprazole work in the short term but have lots of side effects in the long run, so I try to avoid them. Regardless, it really sucks. I worry about what complications my GERD will cause in the future, but all I can do is try my best to treat it with diet, good dental hygeine, that wedge pillow I linked above, and staying healthy otherwise. Feel free to check out /r/GERD for more info. It sounds like your situation is much less severe than mine, but it's always good to be aware of potential complications! I'm early in my treatment process so I'm still optimistic that I'll be able to get a hold of this through lifestyle changes.
If any dentists can weigh in on my situation or have any advice for me I'd greatly appreciate it!
From this, to this.
But this is the one we'd looked at before.
Good luck and have fun! :)
i'm 2-days post-op and this was my 2nd surgery -- in addition to all the prehahbing (working out your legs, getting full ROM, getting the swelling down), think about practically what will help after surgery when you're stuck in bed or at home:
for me, this has been a life saver -- also, i bought this table/bed desk and some natural recovery supplements.
Not sure what your snacks look like, but also helps to have a lot of snacks handy (but a lot of fruits and veggies, too!)
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Good luck!
$40 on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/InteVision-Wedge-Pillow-Quality-Removable/dp/B009HHLBKK/ref=pd_lpo_201_bs_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=R0D97D137T7KJ6S88D9Y
Just get this... Or get the real one and pretend it's a reading pillow. Bonus points if you can find a pillow case with the word "read" witen on it.
https://www.amazon.com/Brentwood-Home-Therapeutic-Pillow-California/dp/B00DTZVKFM
I got this one a couple of weeks ago and it has been amazing.
Brentwood Home Zuma Therapeutic Foam Bed Wedge Pillow, Made in California 7-inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DTZVKFM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Mh14Cb8C7XH9G
I was just stacking pillows up. I didn't realize how much that was hurting my back and neck until I started sleeping on this wedge. Seriously a game changer for only $30.
This is the one I purchased, but honestly, I think it's all the other pillows that make the difference (under my side).
looks like this...
https://www.amazon.com/DMI-Elevated-Supportive-Elevating-Circulation/dp/B0009STNC4/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1491516156&sr=8-3&keywords=knee+wedge+pillow+to+elevate+knee
When your legs are up on it it's tough to roll on your side unless you're really committed. And you may be when you first start using it. But after a few nights it's worked like a charm for me.
I couldn't lie on my side for a while, so slept on my back with a leg pillow like [this] (http://www.amazon.com/InteVision-Ortho-Wedge-Quality-Removable/dp/B008GQ04S8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1419096767&sr=8-4&keywords=leg+pillow). To get into bed I would sit on a plastic-face-down paper and plastic cloth from the doctors office. That way I could easily scoot my butt across the bed on the slippery plastic to get into position. The only way I could get out of bed was with help. Also, my incision opened after 10 days and became infected, so healing took longer. Good luck!
i would add that, while there is a physiologic basis for smoking and alcohol cessation, weight loss and trigger food avoidance, the only life improvement modality that's ever been proven to work by evidence is raising the head of your bed. if you cant put bricks or cinder blocks under the head of your bed, buy a wedge pillow for 30 bucks from amazon.com
Search amazon for “folding medical bed wedge”.
Drive Medical Folding Bed Wedge, 12" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NGKWKS6
My number one Amazon goody is this leg incline pillow because my back is all screwy after my wreck.
And sweet babies, those wallets are pretty. I think #5 is the prettiest, though. :)
I'm a side sleeper as well and found that i can sleep better on my back when I have the head of my mattress propped up. Look for a large wedge pillow such as this ( https://www.amazon.com/Abco-Tech-Wedge-Pillow-Memory/dp/B07CSH9DLR/ref=asc_df_B07CSH9DLR/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=283935853333&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3084581724008948855&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-521492536786&psc=1 ). You can get ones that are more of a pillow like this one, or you can get ones that are meant as a wedge to put under your mattress, but if you don't have anyone that can assist you with getting it under your mattress, the pillow would be a better solution.
When I say ice machine I mean one that pumps ice around your knee, not one that makes ice! I have the Polar Care Cube.
This is the wedge pillow I got. It’s supposed to actually be for your back but works perfectly for keeping your knee in extension and elevated!
Bed Wedge, FitPlus Premium Wedge Pillow 2 Inches Memory Foam 2 Year Warranty, Acid Reflux Pillow with Removable Cover Dr Recommended for Snoring and Gerds https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KKPKOFK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HRKQDbM3G1TT1
I actually slept on the couch for the first week because it was much easier for me to get comfortable and not move around too much in my sleep, too.
Bed wedges! They are amazing. I've had really bad acid reflux for over 10 years now, the kind that makes you run to the er because it feels like someone is ripping your chest open, and wedges are a huge help! I have been sleeping on one every night for 8 months now and my night time symptoms are almost nonexistent. Here's an example of one http://www.amazon.com/InteVision-Wedge-Pillow-Quality-Removable/dp/B009HHLBKK/ref=zg_bs_3775471_1
My dude, I have the same issue with my lady. This changed our game: https://www.amazon.com/Drive-Medical-Folding-Bed-Wedge/dp/B00NGKWSOC/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=sex+pillow&qid=1571951894&sr=8-3
The best solution I have been able to figure out for trying to sleep with chronic acid reflux is an extra large, wide, wedge pillow, which includes a non slip cover.
https://www.amazon.com/Overlay-Removable-Microfiber-Medslant-Recommended/dp/B00E3X5K6Y/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1527731612&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=medslant+big+wedge+pillow&psc=1
I've been struggling with this for a long time. Just raising the head of the bed, so that the whole bed slants up, ruins my back, hips and legs from the night-long pressure downwards and is seriously intolerable, but the wide wedge keeps my torso up just enough, and my lower half stays in a more neutral position. Works for me.
I haven't tried any but you could consider cheaper substitues depending on which model you wanted!
Actual model
http://www.amazon.com/Liberator-24-Inch-Wedge-Black-Microfiber/dp/B003P57DDE/ref=sr_1_2?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1369112478&sr=1-2
Cheaper options
http://www.amazon.com/Mabis-802-8026-0100-Foam-Wedge-Blue/dp/B0015KICLI/ref=sr_1_9?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1369112478&sr=1-9
http://www.amazon.com/Duro-Med-Ortho-Wedge-Polyester-Cotton/dp/B0009STNC4/ref=sr_1_14?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1369112478&sr=1-14
There are cheaper alternatives, at least for the ramp.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KKPKOFK
I have not tried one, but at 1/10th the cost it is a much lower barrier to entry to see if you like it.
I use something like this but if that is too much for foam you just have to improvise. You can also cut it down to fit if need be with a kitchen knife.
I sleep sitting up. I could not handle sleeping on my side, and do not like the idea of the machine; so sleeping reclined it is. Not diagnosed because that costs monies, but I do snore very loud, and wake up tired. Lately I have been waking up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom which can be a sign as well. Sleeping reclined has helped quite a bit. I feel better during the day and do not feel like I am going to fall asleep at work or in traffic.
I will be picking up one of these to help eventually.
Definitely don't blame you for looking to fix it. I've tried a lot of things including a bumper belt as side sleeping helps me. Currently a wedge pillow is helping me in combination with my cpap.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KKPKOFK/
Happy to :)
While we always enjoyed doggy style we do a lot more of it these days.
Also, we picked up a wedge pillow (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009HHLBKK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s01) and it has been fun. My wife can lay on her back with it under her hips and it is great as it raises her hips and it changes the angle that I enter her and where I hit internally. It also allows us to maintain eye contact. ;) It's also a great position for me to give her oral as I can go for up to an hour without getting a sore neck.
She also likes to lay face down on it with it under her hips. Very similar to doggy but it's a lot easier on her arms.
We love to spoon but entering her while spooning is difficult now. We've compensated by spooning from the waist down which allows penetration and I can still touch her back, arms and face, maintaining a level of connection.
I think the final one that we enjoy is where she lays on her back and I lay on my side next to her, maybe at a 45 degree angle. She raises her leg closest to me, I slide my top leg under her raised leg and extend so that lies on top of or next to her other leg. This allows us me to enter her and get really deep into her.
Another one that we've added is where she lays on her side and moves her top leg forward with her lower leg running parallel to her lower leg. I then straddle her lower leg and slide into her. It's ok for us. I mention it as it's worth trying and I know experiences vary by person.
If I wasn't clear or descriptive enough let me know and I'll try to clarify.
Oh, and one more thing... We added a Hitatchi magic wand and she loves having a non-penetrative vibrator.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NGKWKRC
Look for similar products marketed as medical supplies for people with injuries/mobility issues. I have this one and I love it; the fact that it folds into multiple shapes is a bonus IMO for both use with multiple positions, and for storage, and that kind of feature isn't even available from Liberator's super expensive line: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NGKWKS6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I got this and really loved it! http://amzn.to/2uwmr3t :)
I think they're all approximately the same. Mine: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KKPKOFK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Yes! When one (car) door closes, another opens ;)
This is the wedge pillow I got but it was cheaper when I got it (~$25) - I think any wedge pillow could work, or you can get one that's designed for a single leg - just make sure you can use it with your leg fully extended.
This is the bed desk I got - I used it a lot for the first few days, but then I was able to move myself to a desk. I guess I should probably still use it when I'm on my laptop in bed but I don't... my laptop doesn't have any issues overheating and I feel like it just gets in the way sometimes.
I bought this about 6 months ago, and its been awesome. Finally got sick of stacking all those pillows.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009HHLBKK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00
I also do some vicks vapor rub every night, which seems to help me breath better.