Diep Flap and Electric Reclining Chair

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Pat-I-Am
Pat-I-Am Member Posts: 33
edited August 2021 in Breast Reconstruction
Diep Flap and Electric Reclining Chair
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  • Pat-I-Am
    Pat-I-Am Member Posts: 33
    edited February 2008

    It seems to me that one of my biggest challenges will be to get to get in and out of  bed or even out of a chair after diep flap surgery.  I wondered if one of those electric chairs that the back reclined, feet came up, and seat came up to lift you out would be a good idea.  I need another chair, could use a recliner, and it is just a little more money to get the seat lift for an extra boost.  Has anyone tried one of these?  I would use it to sleep in too.  If you have one of these chairs, do you have a brand you recommend? There are many brands I see online, and I don't really know how to choose.

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  • SandyinSoCal
    SandyinSoCal Member Posts: 2,034
    edited February 2008

    Hi Pat,

    I slept in a recliner for many weeks after my DIEP, and I would have loved to have had an electric one.  My husband or kids had to help me with the handle on my chair for a while.  My chair is a LaZBoy and very comfy, but having an electric one would have been wonderful!

    Sandy

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  • Lynn12
    Lynn12 Member Posts: 1,008
    edited February 2008

    I didn't have an electric recliner. However I did rent a hospital bed and slept in it for about 6 weeks after I came home.  It was wonderful and only cost $20 per month with insurance.  My PS wrote me a prescription for the bed. 

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  • Noni
    Noni Member Posts: 327
    edited February 2008

    I slept in a regular recliner and had no problem getting in and out of it.   The most difficult part about sleeping was keeping track of the drains.  

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  • Kathy_K
    Kathy_K Member Posts: 772
    edited February 2008

    I used a regular recliner as that was all we had.  It has the lever on the side and it was, of course, on the wrong side.  That was a pain.  Then we went to visit my FIL after my last surgery and he has an electric one.  There is  no comparison!  I was in love!  So easy to get in and out of - not fast, but that's okay.  You might want to rent one for the duration and see how you like it before buying one.  But, then, looking to the future, if you or any family members are getting to an age where the help  would be beneficial......then go for it!

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  • Pat-I-Am
    Pat-I-Am Member Posts: 33
    edited February 2008

    Many thanks--since I will soon be 68 I will probably opt for buying it.  Have any of you used the one with the seat lift???

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  • Kathy_K
    Kathy_K Member Posts: 772
    edited February 2008

    The one at my FIL's had the seat lift.  Works very nicely.  He is in his 80's.  I will say that they are a little bit stiffer than a regular recliner but the convenience is worth it.  And once you get it broken in it will be better.

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  • elizabeth0001
    elizabeth0001 Member Posts: 1
    edited August 2021

    I had bilateral DIEP flap almost 2years ago. I used a recliner that was electric. It was great did not need anyone to help get me out and it was also very comfortable when i use my laptops I was still slow getting out of it but independent. I also slept in the chair for a couple weeks. Good luck! thats why i like mother motherboards guru they provide real information about laptop and motherboards of laptops

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