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Living life after treatment and surgery for Esophageal Cancer.
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Hi .....I am about to have surgery for cancer of the esophagus and I understand the bit about having to raise one's sleeping position by 30%. My question is what options did you consider for raising by 30%....did you buy a foam piece cut to 30% or did you just sleep on a number of pillows and does that work as pillows generally crush over the night. Did you find some magical solution I am not aware of to address the issue. Any detail would be much appreciated. Thank you
Pat
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Hi Pat, first of all I am wishing all the best with your outcome. Staying positive gets hard,just know you Can get through it.
We got a “wedge” designed for this need. While it accomplished the goal it was just too much, too hard to really sleep with. I found my comfort level was 3 (king) pillows. It allowed for changing comfort zones. Some days were very rough requiring total support, other days I tested easy and adjusted the comfort level of the pillows.. hope this helps, again best of luck !