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I am 4 weeks post. Here is my list:

1. For week 1-2; a lanyard to hold my drains (unless you are stainless), gauze, medical tape to hold the gauze, a shower chair (didn’t think needed it but glad I had it because I was wrong), I used a walker for 1-2 days, a raised toilet seat was extremely helpful but my legs dangled on it and that hurt my incision area. I actually used my yoga blocks as feet steps and that worked so well. Tylenol, ice pack for my back (had 360 lipo), arnica montana pills (helps reduce bruising and swelling), wedge pillows (I didn’t have a recliner) https://www.amazon.com/Bed-Wedge-Pillow-Adjustable-Heartburn/dp/B07PLMGC9C/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?keywords=wedge+pillow&qid=1666501800&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI3LjAyIiwicXNhIjoiNi42OSIsInFzcCI6IjYuMjUifQ%3D%3D&sr=8-2-spons&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos...

Food: crackers, protein shakes, and pineapple (helps with the swelling). Also, stay away from high sodium foods, it makes you swell more. Also, for me, eating too much hurts my incision area (the bloat), so if you are someone who bloats, watch your diet the first 2 weeks.

After the 2 weeks, I didn’t really need anything else.

https://www.amazon.com/Bed-Wedge-Pillow-Adjustable-Heartburn/dp/B07PLMGC9C

That page has pictures that show what it looks like, it's the upper half of your body. If you get one make sure it's a foam pillow, it needs to be able to support the weight. Also there's a ton to choose from so shop around for a good price. Mine was like 30 bucks.

https://www.amazon.com/Bed-Wedge-Pillow-Adjustable-Heartburn/dp/B07PLMGC9C/ref=sr\_1\_4?crid=2LN560WTKU0QY&keywords=wedge+pillows&qid=1653718827&refinements=p\_36%3A1253520011&rnid=386636011&s=hpc&sprefix=wedge+%2Caps%2C149...

I used this one. I have hyperextended knees and was told to try not hyperextending them, just keep the leg straight. So I couldn’t just prop my ankle or my knee would fall into its natural hyper extension (which happened a few times and it was pretty painful).

I like this because it’s convertible to a length almost as long as my leg, elevated my leg while keeping it fully straight, and is quite firm. I slept on it almost exclusively for the first four days after the surgery and my PT was really impressed when I came in for my first appointment that my leg was completely straight. I’m ten days out and I don’t use it to sleep anymore, but I still use it when I ice the knee (and my kids like to use it as a ramp for my their toys so...bonus?)

Bed Wedge Pillow - Adjustable... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PLMGC9C?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Get this pillow or something similar. Have it prop up your leg(s). Bed Wedge Pillow - Adjustable 9&12 Inch Folding Memory Foam Incline Cushion System for Legs and Back Support Pillow - Acid Reflux, Anti Snoring, Heartburn, Reading – Machine Washable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PLMGC9C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7yOMFbM6GBWB6

Good find -- if it is comfortable.

Is it one piece?

(noticed what appears to be a seam in the middle)

Scored a "new" one of these back wedges

https://www.amazon.com/Bed-Wedge-Pillow-Adjustable-Heartburn/dp/B07PLMGC9C

at Good will -- still had the wrapper and tag on it. It is adjustable -- can be used different ways. Something similar against the wall might be worth looking for next thrift trip.

A wedge pillow since you’ll have to sleep on your back. I’m almost 2 weeks out and it’s my saving grace.

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Pretty sure this is what I have or very close: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PLMGC9C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_ENRQ5D963RY4RWAV0106

It’s not perfect but it was good enough to get me through the first week of sleeping at home.

I’ve had good luck with wedge pillows like this. I even bought an inflatable version for traveling.

Ønsker ikke å legge ut mye privat info, men kan fortelle at jeg hadde liknende problemer, men at jeg fikk sår-dannelser i halsen istedenfor magen pga syre. Smertene var på det verste altoppslukende. For meg var løsningen Nexium kombinert med å roe inntak av fet/søt mat i perioder som er ille og bedre mental helse. Her er det viktig å presisere at du skal holde doseringen til Nexium stabil over tid (vi snakker måneder, ikke uker - selv om du føler deg bra), redusering av dosering fører til overproduksjon av magesyre i en periode, derfor kan man ofte bli verre enn før hvis man prøver å redusere dosering for mye og for fort.

Det finnes en myriade av kjerringråd/tips man kan prøve, ingen av dem gav meg god respons, men for mange er verdt å prøve å heve hode-enden av sengen, sett bøker eller liknende under beina på senga for å ligge litt skrått, så hjelper tyngdekraften med å holde syren nede. Man får også kjøpt pute typ slik, men det syns jeg var helt jævlig å sove med. Det er også bedre å sove på venstre side enn høyre av anatomiske årsaker.

Edit: Gaviscon kan også være en lifesaver!

Noe jeg syns leger prater alt for lite om er psykisk helse. Som du var inne på med antidepressiva så er stress/angst en trigger for syre. Man burde heller spørre seg selv hvorfor man kjenner på disse følelsene fremfor å medisinere de bort, det er også mulig å ha angst uten å innse det selv. Sjekk ut appen Overvinne (denne går også til alle dere andre lesere der ute som kanskje sliter med diverse psykiske plager), gratis app utviklet for å gi folk en kort vei til bedre mental helse. Benyttes også av psykologer som verktøy mellom timer.

Kjipe fakta er at det sannsynligvis ikke finnes noen medisinsk mirakelkur for å fikse det du sliter med uten at du selv må gjøre tiltak i tillegg. Du skrev ikke noe om din vekt, men overvekt er som regel syndebukk nr 1 så hvis du er litt stor må du ta tak i dette først som sist, er du ikke overvektig burde ovennevnte tips ihvertfall ikke gjøre det verre. Og prøv å minne deg på at dette ikke er farlig, det er ikke noe problem ved å gå på Nexium fast.

End of july is pretty near but a machine can be monthly rented. https://www.thecpapbox.com/

She could sleep in a recliner, or an elevated head bed, or use sleeping wedges. https://www.amazon.com/Bed-Wedge-Pillow-Adjustable-Heartburn/dp/B07PLMGC9C/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2LN560WTKU0QY&keywords=wedge+pillows&qid=1653718827&refinements=p_36%3A1253520011&rnid=386636011&s=hpc&sprefix=wedge+%2Caps%2C1492&a...

But again spending money for the period left until end of july would seem expensive.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PLMGC9C/

I bought this and found it super helpful:

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What is cryo?
Are you unable to sleep on your back?
Maybe get a wedge pillow https://www.amazon.com/Bed-Wedge-Pillow-Adjustable-Heartburn/dp/B07PLMGC9C
or wedge up the pillows you have

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this wedge pillow. I slept on it for 3 or 4 months after surgery. It has various height levels, so I was able to slowly work my way down to sleeping on a normal pillow. I also used it while I was sitting up in bed to eat or read. Hell, I am over a year post surgery and I STILL use it. We call it "The Wedge" in our house lol well worth the money.

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I bought this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PLMGC9C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

I wouldn't have made it this far without it.

Also, straws.

 

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Bed Wedge Pillow - Adjustable 9&12 Inch Folding Memory Foam Incline Cushion System for Legs and Back Support Pillow - Acid Reflux, Anti Snoring, Heart https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PLMGC9C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_DGkMmgtI1ZaWP

I have surgery in 2 days and I'm curious about what kind of recline would be best for sleeping afterwards, in an almost sitting position or slight incline? Debating between something like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PLMGC9C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_9ZKG24N9JB6B53JTDHEC?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&pldnSite=1 Or like this: https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/354113372

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Here you go!

I got this one to avoid any bend at the knee post op.