Adjustable bed frames: Acid reflux after esophageal cancer treatment

Ok thank you.
My husband is a side sleeper so wasn’t sure if longer term the adjustable bed would work well for him. I will check them out further

The most functional special bed platform for stomach and side sleepers is a platform structure so that the head is about 6" to 8" higher than the foot of the structure. I've always made my own for various bed sizes. The materials needed for a queen bed frame would be 3 each 2" x 8" x 8' of construction lumber, 1 each 4' x 8' x 1/2" plywood board for the top and I use low-end indoor/outdoor carpet to upholster the top and sides. The total cost will be about $150.00. If you want to do a project like this and save a lot of money I can do a rough drawing for you. Let me know.

I use some plywood and cobbled together wood to prop bed somewhat, plus a foam wedge to go some more. It's cheap and has worked ok. I'm ten years out from esophajectomy now.

I use a wedge pillow it works for me , i didn’t raise the bed at all

10 years post esophagectomy is encouraging, @rgbowman. Did you have any other treatments besides surgery? How was your tumor discovered?

Radiation, chemo then surgery. It was easy to discover because food wouldn't go down, vomiting and weight loss.

I purchased an adjustable bed for my husband off Amazon. It is lightweight but sturdy. Has a remote to lift the foot and head, and light underneath that makes it easier for night checks.
It was $360.00. I also bought a 13" hybrid mattress."

Koorlian Adjustable Bed Frame... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCDBG7W7?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Hello @ladygray and welcome to the Esophageal Cancer support group on Mayo Connect. I appreciate you sharing about the adjustable bed for your husband. I've had three surgeries of the upper digestive tract as well as some breathing problems due to scoliosis and I have found an adjustable bed to be a great investment. You mentioned a 13" hybrid mattress. Does the 13" represent the height? Is the mattress firm or soft?

Is your husband sleeping better now?

Inofia Twin Mattress, 10 Inch... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083J4JW4Q?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Oh my, yes, the reclining bed made a huge difference. He was staying with his sister after the surgery. They had him propped up with wedges or in a recliner. He just kept sliding down. He has a feeding tube so has to sleep at 30°.
I see the matrrss actually 10". It is medium firm, but extremely comfortable. I wanted one thinner in height so it would "bend" with the bed.
When he came home I needed something I could put in the dinning room, as the bedrooms are on the second floor.

Amazon prime delivered them boh for free. The bed was easy to assemble. You just twist on the 6 legs and plug in.