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Adjustable bed frames: Acid reflux after esophageal cancer treatment
Esophogeal cancer treatment, surgery to remove esopohagus survivor. Still suffering from bad acid reflux even with omeprazole BID. Anyone recommend an adjustable bed frame that won't break the bank. I did lift the head of my bed frame up the recommended 6" but I need a frame / mattress that also bends at the knees so I'm not sliding out of bed.
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Hi @karen72, you might be interested in these related discussions:
- Soft Food Suggestions
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/soft-food-suggestions/
- Esophageal cancer....transitioning to food
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/esophageal-cancer-transitioning-to-food/
How is the transition to soft foods going for you and your husband?
Thank you! Things are going well, cutting back on the feeding tube, hopefully will be removed Nov 1. He's tolerated everything so far, am going to try that Taco Bell chili and see how that sits. Hopefully won't cause any acid reflux. He's not a drinker, so I woryy about getting enough fluids once the feeding tube and water flushes are gone. Hopefully we can keep his weight stable these next 2 weeks before we go back to Rochester Mayo. He does like cottage cheese, so I use that for a good protien and some fruit. Fish and hotdish work well, haven't tried "meat" yet, like chicken or beef. I'm concious to not overfeed, don't want him to get sick, but seems like the portions are small. It really helps reading others experiences and success stories!
Hi,
A few months after my esophagectomy at Duke Univ. Hospital, I bought our adjustable bed a year ago and it's been great. Not cheap, but very comfortable and high-quality. Total cost including Hybrid 2 Mattress and shipping was $2630.
It's a Split Queen (which can be a hard size to find). Brand: Malouf. Here are details from my invoice. I bought the bed from Rest Right Mattress. Jesse is their customer service rep and he's excellent to work with. (I have no connection to the company).
Richard
Malouf M555 Adjustable Bed - Split Queen (Includes Both Sides Each Side 30 X 80)
- Malouf M555 Split Queen (Includes Both Sides Each Side 30 X 80)
- Kingship Comfort Mattress:
Kingship Comfort Split Queen Hybrid 2 Mattress Set