hip operation

[boswell8228]

has anyone used a slumber support to help sleeping after a replacement hip operation.

[ethandron]

i've never used one, but having looked at it, and having had both hips replaced in seperate operations, i would say they look like a waste of money. i just used to clamp an ordinary pillow or large cushion between my knees when lying on my side and never had any problems. when lying on my back, i would have 5 or 6 pillows to prop me up and would throw them out or add to them to change position.
personally, i wouldn't bother with a slumber support.

[maggiebee]

Ditto to ethandron's reply. Have had both hips replaced and just used ordinary pillows tucked in at each side to stop me rolling on my side in the beginning. When I felt comfortable enough to lie on my side I put one between my knees.

[bednobs]

me three. In fact, despite the op being some years ago now, i still do, because i find it more comfy

[herbie]

I used a rolled up hand towel under my knee as I found my heels was getting a bit sore seemed to take the pressure off wouldn't bother buying anything as recovery rate is quite quick I had mine done 4 weeks ago and am getting in/out bed normally now and sleeping pattern has returned to normal.When did you have it done?.

[thelandlady]

Hi. When i had my first hip resurfacement i had one supplied by the hospital , But when i went in for the revision sugery in May last year I was told to use a pillow and it was better thn the slumber support.