I'm in a wheelchair, but not paralyzed. So when I'm uncomfortable in bed I feel it. First purchased a gel infused memory foam pad, returned it because it wasn't working for me. Then I purchased a different model pump and pad but it had no flaps to tuck under mattress and it didn't have an adjustable pressure knob. So then I ordered this one and it has everything I was looking for. So here's a list of Pro's and Con's...
Pro's:
1. Long flaps to tuck under mattress to help hold it in place.
2. Adjustable pressure knob to make bubble cells softer or harder. (Main reason I ordered a different model)
3. Very easy tubes to connect compared to last pump/pad I'm returning.
4. Very quiet pump as long as you put tube connection end at the foot of your bed.
5. Really good price. You can't put a price on being comfortable in bed and preventing bed sores.
Con's:
1. Makes it a little harder on my caregiver to turn/slide me on it, but trade-off is worth it to hopefully not get pressure sores.
2. The width feels vary narrow. I wish it had 1-2 rows to make it wider. (The reason I gave it 4/5 stars)
3. I like to use a thin head pillow but the bubble cells under my head when I'm on my side push into my ear a little.I liked this pad so much when I got one for my husband's side of the bed, I ordered one for myself. This product was exactly as advertised in the description, and is an excellent buy for the price. While I have had it for less than a month, the pain I was experiencing in my back, hips, and shoulder due to rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia are relieved to the point that I can actually sleep for long periods of time now. It has been a long time since I was comfortable enough for that to happen. If there are any cons to this product, it is just that being made of a vinyl-like substance, you need to place a pad of some sort over it before placing the sheet to avoid sweating, but that is reasonable and easily remedied. I would recommend this product to anyone with pain due to an inadequate mattress and I found it worked as well as, if not better than, purchasing a new mattress for thousands of dollars.
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