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Some people obviously need a recliner, others simply find it is more comfortable to sleep in one than in a bed after the surgery. I don't know how you can tell ahead of time! I found I didn't need one after my mitral valve surgery. I slept quite well in a regular bed. Used a lot of pillows (up to six at first) and discarded them one by one.
Getting in and out of bed can be a hassle at first. At the hospital, they should be teaching you how to roll out of bed and into it with the least amount of pain and strain; it was the first thing the physical therapist taught me once I got out of ICU and to the step-down ward.
Getting in and out of bed can be a hassle at first. At the hospital, they should be teaching you how to roll out of bed and into it with the least amount of pain and strain; it was the first thing the physical therapist taught me once I got out of ICU and to the step-down ward.
