Body pillows

Nobody? Oh well.

I think I remember a thread on them some time ago so I'm sure someone will come on with advice Aveline. They're probably all out shopping ?

As a result of the thread I started using just an ordinary pillow between my knees, covered in a pillow case. Don't have problem hips but do have boney knees, and sleep on my side so one knee was always digging into the other leg. Solved my problem, it's quite comfy but can get a bit warm. Doesn't help you, though, sorry.

Thanks Amberone. I like the idea that they're so long that you sort of drape yourself round it. Online reviews look positive (but they would wouldn't they?!)

I’m interested in this too.

I bought one when I had my second hip replaced but I never really got on with it. I found was just too big it took up as much space as a person I made do with a normal pillow.

I bought a longer length Dorma pillow from Dunelm. I have pillow cases to fit. I love it.
After a knee replacement, I now also need a small 'between the knees" pillow, the sort that decorates a bed after you've made it. Works for me.
There's no need to buy expensive "purpose built" body or knee pillows. Take a look next time you're in Dunelm.

I've ordered one from John Lewis. My DD is interested as she's needing a hip replacement too. Poor soul she's not even 40. If it's any good I'll get her one for her birthday.

I have all kinds of back problems (two ops) and a replaced ankle which aches some days when I over-do it. My son bought me a pregnancy pillow about 4 years ago, which I can't sleep without now.

It's about > 5 feet long and U shaped. I keep the jointed part down by my feet so I can use my special pillow for my head and neck. I love that I can wrap my legs around the pillow no matter which side I'm sleeping on. My ankle, when it's hurting, rests up on the bottom joined part and I will sometimes shove one of the sides against my back for extra support.

I keep a thin pillow between my knees. It is very comfortable. A habit I picked up when waiting for my hip replacement. I hope you have your operation very soon Aveline. It is a magical operation, the pain went even just after the op.

Glad to hear that LullyDully. I think I've just got used to every step hurting. I've got a bit of a wait but not too long. It gives me time to get organised and psyched up for it.

I found having a pillow between my knees - enough to raise the leg level to the hip an absolute must. It takes the strain off the hip and really made a difference.
You will be so glad you had the op *Aveline*. The relief and almost immediate reduction of pain is amazing. Good luck and have a good recovery.

Oh and another thought and another must, is a high chair which you can get out of with out having to strain yourself and a foot stool to raise your legs with to prevent swelling.
My friend laughed at me when I offered the chair to her when she had her op, but within hours of her coming out of hospital I had a phone call asking if she could borrow it. Of course being a good friend I've never let her forget it

I have a Stressless recliner with stool but I'm planning to order a booster cushion so it's not too low. I have a long shoe horn but wondered about those devices for pulling up socks.

Yes I had one of those for the socks nd it worked really well,