Girls buy "squish" pillows

Hey ladies in waiting. I am 6 weeks postop TAH. If I had to give one piece of advice it would be to buy a couple of the beanbag "squish" pillows before surgery. They are lifesavers!!! Take them to the hospital with you. You can use them for the postop back pain. They will support the tummy, help with coughing and getting up and help support the tummy when sleeping on your side. They conform to any position you want. Put one between your legs when sleeping. They help in those early days in the car. Mine are my new "security" blankets. My prayers are with you guys. Hang on and remember each will feel better and better. It goes quickly and it's worth the long term healing. Take care, Lynn

Can I ask where you bought yours? My surgery is tomorrow and it sounds like I need to buy one today!

They were the christmas rage so they are every where. I got mine at Walgreens. Have seen them at CVS, BiLo, Bed Bath and Beyond, Linens and Things. Don't get the ones at Target they don't have any beans and are limp. They have like shiny spandex material as a covering and are in bright colors. Hope you don't have to run all around. Good Luck I will pray for you tomorrow.

Thanks Lynn!

walmart also has them, they are about 10.00.

I've seen the best ones at Linen's and Things and Bed, Bath and Beyond. I got a football shaped one that my DS's are fighting over for after surgery! hehehe Little do they know that Mommy isnt' giving it up!! I haven't even had surgery yet and I couldn't live without it!
Happy Shopping!

They're great. One of mine has been used so much I feel like I'm carrying around a security blanket. Got mine at Linens N Things. I'ts great under the seat belt while driving too!

Sounds like you have more than one... how many do you recommend getting?

I've seen more than one post raving about the squishy pillow! I'll put one on my shopping list right after new slippers and new PJ's!

The squishy pilllow is a must have. I could not have made it without mine. They confirm to your body so well. I will continue to use mine for my back after my belly gets better. I only bought one but wish I had gotten two.

A great investment.

dumby in alabama

TAH/BSO 02/22/05

Hello sisters

Walmart has them here....but.. i got mine and its a pink crown shape and says PRINCESS on it. So you know i just had to get it along with PJ's that have the word princess on them and even got a pair of pink slip on slippers. Got my suitcase packed to go to the castle already and my date aint till April 11. Maybe a little early... but its good to be ready.
Your sister in waiting
Barb