rent a hospital bed

I just had my surgery done last Monday. I read a lot of reviews, advice and videos before hand and I have not run across this advice. I am so glad that I thought of it. RENT A HOSPITAL BED! A local company rents for $160 a month and then $35 for 2 fitted sheets. So for around $200, you can have an adjustable bed at home for a month. It has been an absolute lifesaver. Sleeping is so easy and is really helping with comfort and pain relief... and REST! As you can see in the photo, I made a great little set up. My hubby snores something horrible so I knew I needed to get away from our usual bedroom. Our other bedroom is under construction, so I set up the hospital bed in the living room. We had gotten a movie projector and screen for Christmas and that is set up over the large window. I can look outside at gorgeous birds and sunsets or the random neighbor walking their dog OR I can pull down the screen and watch some shows and doze off. A comfortable healing location is key. Good luck

I am starting to get really happy about my results so I decided to post some pics and make myself available for any of you who have questions for someone who just got the surgery done. I have had a bit of a rough time because of a bad reaction to antibiotics, but am healing up very well now. I had an allergic reaction to the Keflex on day 4. (Vomiting, abdominal pain, shaking, chills, etc.) My nipples were really uneven in the day 2 picture and that had me a little worried, but as you will see in the day 8 photo, they are equalized. I spent the night in the hospital as is required by my PS. I had my drains removed the next morning (when I left the hospital) which was thrilling. My PS says that most of her patients have them in for about a week. SO now I am really getting excited about the results. I am feeling stronger now that the Keflex is out of my system and am really looking forward to having my stitches removed on Feb 2nd. Feel free to ask any questions. Oh yes, and a huge piece of advice is to RENT A HOSPITAL BED if you can. I have mine set up in my living room and it has been a godsend for sleeping and general comfort. I rented mine for $160/month and had to purchase 2 fitted sheets for $35. So it is totally worth it for $200 to have this added comfort. Plus, I have a movie screen and projector in my living room. It has made for fun movie night for me, my husband and our Fur babies. Good luck everyone and feel free to me ask any questions that might help you.