william's Journal

Rose Madura  I bought a wedge pillow but didn't find it very comfortable.  I used a conglomerate of pillows which I found more comfortable.  But everyone is different.  

Susan Lynn  I'm like Rose. I had a wedge pillow, but opted for a group of arranged pillows. It's important to have options as you will likely have preferences that change from one day to the next and throughout your recovery. Good luck!

Daneen Douglas  I went back and forth between the wedge and pillows, wedge only, and pillows only.  3 weeks later, I’m now very comfortable sleeping on just 2 pillows.  Awesome to be able to sleep mostly flat!  You just have to experiment because in the beginning it’s very difficult to sleep comfortably.

Ann T  A wedge pillow was a savior for Me. Did not get much sleep without it. I was gifted one from a family member so I am not sure where it came from. 

Anna Ma  I’m still using my 8 weeks post op. It is a life saver for me along with my recliner. I traveled for my surgery and stayed at a hotel 9 days after discharge before flying home. So recliner was not an option for those days, I ordered this pillow from amazon. I loved it so much that we bought another suitcase to take it home with us😅. There might be other good ones out there too. I have no affiliation with seller. I specifically like it have a lumber headrest attachment. https://www.amazon.com/Flexicomfort-Sleeping-Adjustable-Support-Cushion/dp/B083QPV1M1/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=1KW9QGAUQDT8Y&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yRMK1wKjFM8AGNhgqVXhVYjdA_I3wyEYxHOU_xlNu1Q-cxRq5-hgWPbW6ImziAPVLpJLE7SwxH05IIPVvMOMdkulK2mF6ast81yQdxO_4-owFWERgHehxI4-BT7n-MGYsiYNejNCYfzmbLP4W9gCjbtCCbUvPxOrjZ7GGqjCKlwBhmPHoLaCQhSRLdzz2vcGLY7jUCGjnqC_7GRuBxSNEw.Ok2rIVwdLxk3AOtOeMQ8TMYTRL5OnHx5qxLGnsBIbZQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=wedge+pillow&qid=1716238908&sprefix=wedge+pillow%2Caps%2C80&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1

Robert Miller  I used a motorized recliner for the first 10 days or so. Then I slept in our bed with a wedge pillow. It makes getting in an out a lot easier. But it's not very comfortable. I did use a pillow that I put between the transition of the bed to the wedge pillow, i.e. my lower back area. If you do that, try different pillow sizes and thicknesses. It's still not very comfortable but as I said, it makes getting in an out of the bed easier. They are not very expensive. Give it a try and also try what the other people recommended (just using pillows). Chose what works best for you. 

Yumiko Ishida  Wedge pillow didn’t work for me. Kept sliding down and it bothered my lower back. It may have worked if I had good knee support, but it was easier to use the recliner.

Susan Dunne  Wedge pillow did not work for me.  I have a power recliner and still sleep in it from time to time when my back hurts.  I don't know if I will ever go back to sleeping in my big beautiful bed full time.  I am now 15 weeks post surgery.  I guess it just depends on what works for you.

susan harris  I am not an HCP but worked for a diabetes pharma company for guests. Ask the hospital what their insulin protocol is. Many still use sliding scale!  And won’t let you manage yourself!  Will your heart surgeon consult with your endo and follow their reco?  Great if it’s the same hospital. 

susan harris  Welcome!  Feel free to ask questions-there are people here who have been through what you are going through. And tons of info-Adam’s blogs, videos, etc.