A PREMIUM facedown recovery bed is the most important piece of equipment you will need while recovering from your vitrectomy surgery. You will need to be facedown at all times, waking and sleeping. Sleep is the most important element of your recovery, and it will be almost impossible without the right equipment allowing you to rest comfortably while facedown.
When your head is held upright, the gas bubble inserted in your eye will move to the top of the eye, leaving the retinal tear or detachment exposed to pulling and irritation from the eye fluids and will prevent your healing. Renting a facedown recovery bed is a necessary and vital piece of equipment for the recovery of your eyesight.
1) Here is What Makes Our Facedown Equipment Different
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In this video, I want to discuss our facedown recovery beds and why they're different from what you might see elsewhere online.
First, they are wider. I cannot tell you how many times we've made deliveries and heard a sigh of relief when we set up the bed.
Second, our beds feature three inches of memory foam. This isn’t the dense foam you might recognize from some massages or a chiropractor's office, making them much more comfortable for your recovery.
Third, our face cradles adjust both vertically and with a tilting motion. The face pillows are designed to accommodate the eye shield and are wedged to provide maximum comfort.
If you have any questions, we’re here to help. Thank you for watching.
Included in your rental:
- COACHING throughout your recovery period. We stay in touch by email, text, and phone throughout your journey.
- 31" wide PREMIUM Facedown Recovery Bed with 3" of memory foam
- An adjustable face rest; allowing you to angle in such a way that provides comfort for you.
- A carefully selected wedged face pillow; easily accommodates your protective eye shield.
- A micro fiber face pillow cover; for keeping your face from resting directly on the face pillow cover
- A fitted sheet for each Facedown Recovery Bed rental.
- A leg bolster to keep your feet from being in the 'ballet' position throughout your recovery.
- A Facedown Recovery Mirror - no extra charge
- Videos to help you find the sweet spot of comfort.
2) Rental Pricing
Add-On Option:
- NOTE: If you are renting a facedown recovery bed only, you may consider also renting a Facedown Recovery Chair in order to change up your position. Almost everyone who rents two pieces of equipment comments that they could not recover properly without them.
BED ONLY RENTAL with MIRROR:
BED and CHAIR RENTAL with MIRROR:
3) Tips for Getting Comfortable while Face Down
*** NOTE: We have made a change from what is presented in the video. We have removed the arm rest and replaced it with resources in your home, things like a 12-14" high coffee table, foot stool, upside down laundry basket or potentially a cooler. This system is much more stable and provides support for getting up, the ability to put your most needed items close at hand (i.e. kleenex box, facedown mirror, etc.)
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In this video, I’m going to show you how to add some comfort and an additional position while using a facedown recovery bed.
We often take a folding chair or kitchen chair and place one on either side of the face cradle. This provides an additional position for your arms. Please note, the face cradle is only rated for 35 pounds and should not be used for leverage when getting up. Use the chairs or a table for support. You can also add height with throw pillows on either side.
An important note is to create a drool-free zone on your floor. We've seen damaged carpets and flooring if this area is not properly protected.
First, ensure you are straight on the table. The face cradle adjusts both vertically and horizontally. Currently, you may notice tension in the neck. To adjust vertically, release the lever, pull the inside of the face cradle towards the ceiling, and then lock it into place. This is best done without lying on the table. Notice how much straighter the neck is now. Adjustment depends on individual comfort.
We aim for the top and bottom eyelids to be parallel with the floor. Observe the position of the arms. When the arms are at the sides, the shoulders may appear rounded. To compensate, place a towel in front of the shoulders as they are lifted. Adding or subtracting an inch of padding anywhere can make a significant difference.
You can also use two pillows in a V-formation, meeting at the neck area. This allows the core to be lower than the slightly raised arms and shoulders. Women face the unique challenge of lying on their breasts for 7–10 days, which can be uncomfortable. Experiment with different pillows and positions, such as tucking a pillow under the breasts. Try different widths and heights until you find a comfortable position.
Maintaining a comfortable position is key. A pillow in the hip area and the provided leg bolster in front of the ankles will relieve pressure on your back. When lying facedown, you’re not completely flat—think of bending your knees while standing, but lying down. It’s important to keep moving your legs periodically to maintain blood flow.
4) Photos of Our Facedown Recovery Bed
