Body pillow

[DAB]

The lack of sleep has really been the hardest thing for me. I'm one month post op and still having a hard time sleeping more then an hour at a time. I don't seem to need anything more then Tylenol every 4 hrs to curb the pain but at night i take enough medication to drop a 500lb bull and still can't sleep. Has anyone tryed a body pillow with much success? I see there are a ton of different one's on the market ranging from around 10 bucks all the way up to 70 bucks. I don't mind spending the cash one one if it's going to work. Any feed back would help out.

Thanks

 

[Doug]

Many of us did get body pillows and yes, they do make it more comfortable. I got whatever my wife gave me...No idea on brand or cost.

 

[Gretchendz]

I went nuts with lack of sleep my first TKR. My sleep with my second TKR has been better.

I attribute it to:

A memory foam mattress topper--SO much more comfortable!

and an Ambien prescription for when I still can't sleep.

Sweet dreams!

 

[Laurie]

Hi, We who had hip replacement also struggled with getting comfortable to get to sleep, esp w/hip restrictions early on. My daughter bought me a very reasonable body pillow at Sears before surgery. It did help through those first few weeks. I am glad we didn't pay a lot for it as now it is just one more thing to deal with on bed--

Take care,
Laurie

 

[1jt@atime]

I got my body pillow at Target for about $10. It held up real well through two knee replacement recoveries but has now lost its umph. I think it was a very good investment. Karen

 

[Linda2]

I had to sleep with the body pillow under my entire operated leg and hip for weeks. It really helped. I still can't sleep very well, but that's another story.

 

[Simon]

DAB

I had the same sleep problem for more than a month and little pain. What finally worked for me was 1 to 2 mg of lorazapam (an anti-anxiety agent) which I took about 7 times in a ten day period. Worked great as once I got back in my sleep pattern all was well. This was prescribed by a sleep specialist.

Lack of sleep is horrible so I hope you find something that works and quickly.

Simon

 

[tennisjunkie]

I took 1 mg of Xanax and it knocked me out for the night. I tried a bunch of different pillows, but couldn't get my knee comfortable because I would shift and lose the cushioning during my sleep. I finally solved this by wrapping a large, soft towel around the injured knee and it worked wonders. The towel kept the knee a little warm (helping with pain) and traveled with me whichever way I shifted providing the soft cushioning I wanted. Give it a try.