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Posted on 10/31/24 at 12:43 pm
Posted by JimNat
Member since Jan 2020
901 posts
Posted on 10/31/24 at 12:43 pm
Guys I meet with Surgeon next week to set date. Hope I get one done before new year. My question is did you guys sleep in your bed after surgery or recliner? Thanks
Posted by OysterPoBoy
City of St. George
Member since Jul 2013
42718 posts
Posted on 10/31/24 at 12:45 pm to
I havn't had knee surgery but I don't have a recliner so I'd say bed.

Hope this helps.
Posted by 777Tiger
Member since Mar 2011
88082 posts
Posted on 10/31/24 at 12:48 pm to
quote:

My question is did you guys sleep in your bed after surgery or recliner?


why a recliner after knee surgery? that was suggested after I had rotator cuff surgery though
Posted by Cotten
Tennessee
Member since Jan 2018
1729 posts
Posted on 10/31/24 at 12:49 pm to
Mrs. Cotten had some insane knee surgeries due to genetic issues on both knees a few years back when we were first married and in our mid 20s; it was 5 surgeries in 13 months all done by Dr. Bankston (technically, both the old and younger Bankston as they both were major parts of all 5 operations). She couldn't walk and was in a wheelchair for around 21 months total. All good now and just ran a 10k 2 weeks ago.

After the first, we bought a big arse insanely plush sectional and she slept on that for weeks after all of them; mainly because she couldn't physically get into our bed. We just sold that couch a year ago and both miss it. It was honestly about as, if not more comfortable, than our actual bed.
This post was edited on 10/31/24 at 12:51 pm
Posted by Rex Feral
Member since Jan 2014
15859 posts
Posted on 10/31/24 at 12:50 pm to
Depends. What are they doing? Replacement, meniscus, ligament?'

I've had meniscus repairs on both knees and I slept in a recliner for a couple days
This post was edited on 10/31/24 at 12:51 pm
Posted by JimNat
Member since Jan 2020
901 posts
Posted on 10/31/24 at 12:50 pm to
Just asking. I have a recliner and I was thinking it might be easier to get up and down
Posted by ray40049
Member since Jun 2009
40 posts
Posted on 10/31/24 at 12:51 pm to
If you are talking about knee replacements, I slept in the bed. For sinus surgeries the recliner was better.
Posted by 777Tiger
Member since Mar 2011
88082 posts
Posted on 10/31/24 at 12:52 pm to
quote:

I was thinking it might be easier to get up and down


good point, maybe so
Posted by JimNat
Member since Jan 2020
901 posts
Posted on 10/31/24 at 12:52 pm to
Replacement on both knees. Nurse told me he waits 3 months between them
Posted by tigeraddict
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2007
14362 posts
Posted on 10/31/24 at 12:54 pm to
dad bought one of these after his knee replacement surgury last year....and is using it again this year after he had the other knee replaced.. Slept in in most of the time

Lift Chair - Amazon Link


Posted by Haystack
Member since Nov 2011
1048 posts
Posted on 10/31/24 at 1:31 pm to
Recliner with a leg wedge pillow.
Posted by Tigerpaw123
Louisiana
Member since Mar 2007
17734 posts
Posted on 10/31/24 at 1:34 pm to
wherever you sleep,keep the knee fully straight, it will be more uncomfortable but you do not want it be flexed
Posted by Spasweezy
Unfortunately, Louisiana
Member since Jan 2014
7163 posts
Posted on 10/31/24 at 1:35 pm to
What kind of knee surgery?
Posted by pdubya76
Sw Ms
Member since Mar 2012
6459 posts
Posted on 10/31/24 at 1:36 pm to
What operation are you having ? I had my left knee scoped last year. It was uncomfortable for a day or so when sleeping but it still felt better than before the surgery.
I am seriously considering having it replaced in the spring.
Posted by Mlear
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2023
173 posts
Posted on 10/31/24 at 1:40 pm to
what type of surgery?
Posted by LNCHBOX
70448
Member since Jun 2009
88576 posts
Posted on 10/31/24 at 1:40 pm to
quote:

Hope I get one done before new year


If you're not losing your insurance coverage, I'd wait until January 1 or later.
Posted by Double Oh
Louisiana
Member since Sep 2008
23273 posts
Posted on 10/31/24 at 1:42 pm to
quote:

Guys I meet with Surgeon next week to set date. Hope I get one done before new year. My question is did you guys sleep in your bed after surgery or recliner? Thanks



Bed for me
Posted by Hangover Haven
Metry
Member since Oct 2013
31911 posts
Posted on 10/31/24 at 1:47 pm to
What type of knee surgery?

I had a double knee replacement in June of ‘23… I slept in my bed the first night, the next morning I had trouble getting down the stairs so I slept in my recliner for the next four nights.

After the fourth night, I finally was able to get up the stairs and sleep in my bed. It still sucked, it’s almost impossible to get comfortable. Took about a month before it got much easier to sleep.
This post was edited on 10/31/24 at 1:53 pm
Posted by GEAUXMIKE
Tiger North
Member since Aug 2006
80 posts
Posted on 10/31/24 at 1:49 pm to
Just had a meniscus repair done on Monday. They suggested a recliner but I went with bed and kept it elevated. Still have swelling but so far so good. Ready for the nerve block to wear off.
Posted by Tr33fiddy
Hog Jaw, Arkansas (it exists)
Member since Aug 2023
1941 posts
Posted on 10/31/24 at 2:33 pm to
All I can add to this is that my buddy had both of his done at the same time. He told me later that if he had them done one at a time he never would have went back for the second one.

He is a stubborn old bastard. He was out walking in the yard two days later screaming with every step. I said....wtf are you doing and he replied that if he didn't start walking now he may never walk again lol
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