Guest guest Posted November 20, 2003 Report Share Posted November 20, 2003 Ed: I bought a Tempur-Pedic mattress in September of 2002. This was about 7 months before I was scheduled for my hip resurfacing surgery. I wanted to buy it because I was having difficulty sleeping at night. The hip pain was great at this time even though I was taking an anti-inflammatory as well as a non-narcotic pain killer to help sleep. The bed I had before was an excellent one that had a pillow top (but it was aging and ready to be replaced). The change was dramatic. I was able to sleep so much better. It supports you very well, yet gives you a feeling of floating in a cocoon. This was prior to surgery. After my surgery in late March, I am sure I had the same sleeping difficulties that everyone else has. There is just NO WAY around that. However, in less then 2 weeks I was only waking once in the night. I do credit my Tempur-Pedic with helping me so much. My husband gets a bad back sometimes, but since getting the new mattress, he rarely has a problem. I loved this bed so much that I swear it calls out to me to take cap naps often! BTW, I opted for the 10 " mattress rather then the 8 " one. It seemed well worth the extra bucks. We brought ours at tone and got Free shipping and set-up as well as a $200 gift card. Always ask them what promotion they are running....they usually give you something to sweeten the deal. What really sold me was the 90-day money back guarantee. If you don't care for it, you can return it...no charge. But....I LOVE mine, they can NEVER take it back!!! Please feel free to e-mail me with any questions. Lois C+ 3/27/03 Dr. Mont lgers@... Tempur-Pedic mattress Hi Everyone, Have any of you had any experience with special mattresses, such as the Tempur-Pedic mattress? I don't sleep very well now, sleeping mostly on my sides with a pillow between my knees, but I usually end up going to the den to sleep in my recliner. This is due to hip pain in my right hip. I am scheduled for resurfacing on December 2nd, with Dr. DeSmet. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has any knowledge or experience with this type of mattress, and how it may help with sleep after surgery. Thanks to everyone for their help on this wonderful forum! Dr. Ed from El Paso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2003 Report Share Posted November 20, 2003 Hi Ed I don't have a mattress, but I have a visco-elastic (which I think is the same material as Tempur-Pedic) mattress PAD on top of my extra-firm Beautyrest mattress and box spring, and it makes a tremendous difference. I just started using it after my resurfacing, and it really relieves the pressure points. However, still can't sleep for more than half an hour on my operated side (at five weeks post-op), as it gets too painful. n rBHR Oct.17/03 McMinn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2003 Report Share Posted November 20, 2003 Hi Ed I don't have a mattress, but I have a visco-elastic (which I think is the same material as Tempur-Pedic) mattress PAD on top of my extra-firm Beautyrest mattress and box spring, and it makes a tremendous difference. I just started using it after my resurfacing, and it really relieves the pressure points. However, still can't sleep for more than half an hour on my operated side (at five weeks post-op), as it gets too painful. n rBHR Oct.17/03 McMinn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 Ed, I can't tell how this will affect post-operative pain and sleeping. But, for pre-operative I bought one of the Tempur-pedic type mattress pads (approx. 3 " thick) at Sam's club for around $100 and it made a big difference in my ability to sleep with much less pain. For post- op, I'll see what it does after my Jan/Feb bilateral. Ed > Hi Everyone, > Have any of you had any experience with special mattresses, such as > the Tempur-Pedic mattress? I don't sleep very well now, sleeping > mostly on my sides with a pillow between my knees, but I usually end > up going to the den to sleep in my recliner. This is due to hip pain > in my right hip. I am scheduled for resurfacing on December 2nd, with > Dr. DeSmet. > I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has any knowledge or > experience with this type of mattress, and how it may help with sleep > after surgery. > Thanks to everyone for their help on this wonderful forum! > Dr. Ed from El Paso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 Ed, I can't tell how this will affect post-operative pain and sleeping. But, for pre-operative I bought one of the Tempur-pedic type mattress pads (approx. 3 " thick) at Sam's club for around $100 and it made a big difference in my ability to sleep with much less pain. For post- op, I'll see what it does after my Jan/Feb bilateral. Ed > Hi Everyone, > Have any of you had any experience with special mattresses, such as > the Tempur-Pedic mattress? I don't sleep very well now, sleeping > mostly on my sides with a pillow between my knees, but I usually end > up going to the den to sleep in my recliner. This is due to hip pain > in my right hip. I am scheduled for resurfacing on December 2nd, with > Dr. DeSmet. > I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has any knowledge or > experience with this type of mattress, and how it may help with sleep > after surgery. > Thanks to everyone for their help on this wonderful forum! > Dr. Ed from El Paso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 Ed, I can't tell how this will affect post-operative pain and sleeping. But, for pre-operative I bought one of the Tempur-pedic type mattress pads (approx. 3 " thick) at Sam's club for around $100 and it made a big difference in my ability to sleep with much less pain. For post- op, I'll see what it does after my Jan/Feb bilateral. Ed > Hi Everyone, > Have any of you had any experience with special mattresses, such as > the Tempur-Pedic mattress? I don't sleep very well now, sleeping > mostly on my sides with a pillow between my knees, but I usually end > up going to the den to sleep in my recliner. This is due to hip pain > in my right hip. I am scheduled for resurfacing on December 2nd, with > Dr. DeSmet. > I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has any knowledge or > experience with this type of mattress, and how it may help with sleep > after surgery. > Thanks to everyone for their help on this wonderful forum! > Dr. Ed from El Paso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 Ed - I went on the Sam's website and couldn't find these. Do you know exactly what they're called? Or do you have an order number for these pads? Let me know when you have a chance. Thanks - Judy Re: Tempur-Pedic mattress > Ed, > > I can't tell how this will affect post-operative pain and sleeping. > But, for pre-operative I bought one of the Tempur-pedic type mattress > pads (approx. 3 " thick) at Sam's club for around $100 and it made a > big difference in my ability to sleep with much less pain. For post- > op, I'll see what it does after my Jan/Feb bilateral. > > Ed > > > > Hi Everyone, > > Have any of you had any experience with special mattresses, such > as > > the Tempur-Pedic mattress? I don't sleep very well now, sleeping > > mostly on my sides with a pillow between my knees, but I usually > end > > up going to the den to sleep in my recliner. This is due to hip > pain > > in my right hip. I am scheduled for resurfacing on December 2nd, > with > > Dr. DeSmet. > > I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has any knowledge or > > experience with this type of mattress, and how it may help with > sleep > > after surgery. > > Thanks to everyone for their help on this wonderful forum! > > Dr. Ed from El Paso > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 Try: www.technoscout.com Look under 'sleep technology'. Lois C+ 3/27/03 Dr. Mont Re: Re: Tempur-Pedic mattress Ed - I went on the Sam's website and couldn't find these. Do you know exactly what they're called? Or do you have an order number for these pads? Let me know when you have a chance. Thanks - Judy Re: Tempur-Pedic mattress > Ed, > > I can't tell how this will affect post-operative pain and sleeping. > But, for pre-operative I bought one of the Tempur-pedic type mattress > pads (approx. 3 " thick) at Sam's club for around $100 and it made a > big difference in my ability to sleep with much less pain. For post- > op, I'll see what it does after my Jan/Feb bilateral. > > Ed > > > > Hi Everyone, > > Have any of you had any experience with special mattresses, such > as > > the Tempur-Pedic mattress? I don't sleep very well now, sleeping > > mostly on my sides with a pillow between my knees, but I usually > end > > up going to the den to sleep in my recliner. This is due to hip > pain > > in my right hip. I am scheduled for resurfacing on December 2nd, > with > > Dr. DeSmet. > > I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has any knowledge or > > experience with this type of mattress, and how it may help with > sleep > > after surgery. > > Thanks to everyone for their help on this wonderful forum! > > Dr. Ed from El Paso > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2003 Report Share Posted November 23, 2003 My tempur pedic mattress was a God-send for the year prior to my resurfacing. I really could tell the difference when I trieed to sleep at my sister's or my friend's house. If you can do it, I recommend getting it. Cormit2000 Feldman Sept 30, 2003 > Hi Everyone, > Have any of you had any experience with special mattresses, such as > the Tempur-Pedic mattress? I don't sleep very well now, sleeping > mostly on my sides with a pillow between my knees, but I usually end > up going to the den to sleep in my recliner. This is due to hip pain > in my right hip. I am scheduled for resurfacing on December 2nd, with > Dr. DeSmet. > I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has any knowledge or > experience with this type of mattress, and how it may help with sleep > after surgery. > Thanks to everyone for their help on this wonderful forum! > Dr. Ed from El Paso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2003 Report Share Posted November 23, 2003 - How much help was the tempur pedic mattress after your surgery? My surgery is scheduled for Dec. 17 with Dr. De Smet. I could tough it out for 3 more weeks if it's not as helpful after surgery. Thanks for your help! Judy Re: Tempur-Pedic mattress > My tempur pedic mattress was a God-send for the year prior to my > resurfacing. I really could tell the difference when I trieed to > sleep at my sister's or my friend's house. > If you can do it, I recommend getting it. > > Cormit2000 Feldman Sept 30, 2003 > > > > > Hi Everyone, > > Have any of you had any experience with special mattresses, such > as > > the Tempur-Pedic mattress? I don't sleep very well now, sleeping > > mostly on my sides with a pillow between my knees, but I usually > end > > up going to the den to sleep in my recliner. This is due to hip > pain > > in my right hip. I am scheduled for resurfacing on December 2nd, > with > > Dr. DeSmet. > > I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has any knowledge or > > experience with this type of mattress, and how it may help with > sleep > > after surgery. > > Thanks to everyone for their help on this wonderful forum! > > Dr. Ed from El Paso > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2003 Report Share Posted November 23, 2003 - How much help was the tempur pedic mattress after your surgery? My surgery is scheduled for Dec. 17 with Dr. De Smet. I could tough it out for 3 more weeks if it's not as helpful after surgery. Thanks for your help! Judy Re: Tempur-Pedic mattress > My tempur pedic mattress was a God-send for the year prior to my > resurfacing. I really could tell the difference when I trieed to > sleep at my sister's or my friend's house. > If you can do it, I recommend getting it. > > Cormit2000 Feldman Sept 30, 2003 > > > > > Hi Everyone, > > Have any of you had any experience with special mattresses, such > as > > the Tempur-Pedic mattress? I don't sleep very well now, sleeping > > mostly on my sides with a pillow between my knees, but I usually > end > > up going to the den to sleep in my recliner. This is due to hip > pain > > in my right hip. I am scheduled for resurfacing on December 2nd, > with > > Dr. DeSmet. > > I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has any knowledge or > > experience with this type of mattress, and how it may help with > sleep > > after surgery. > > Thanks to everyone for their help on this wonderful forum! > > Dr. Ed from El Paso > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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