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Posted 1/13/2010 11:01 AM (GMT -5)
What is the best dougnut cushion ?

Can't seem to find out much on this item

so here are a few questions:

1. Will I need one after surgery ?

2. Where do I get one ?

3. What is the best material ?

4. Are they 'blow-ups'?

5. Does size matter?

I've got a soft couch, a hard computor chair

and some concern about the car ride home.

Thanks all!

Jerry.

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Posted 1/13/2010 11:13 AM (GMT -5)
For me, a donut cushion was not necessary.  I had a one hour ride home with no cushion, not the most comfortable, but I was on pain meds.  At home I just used our regular foam pillows for computer chair and lounging.  Some people who needed to be out and about say they brought a foam or inflatable pillow or donut.

Posted 1/13/2010 11:17 AM (GMT -5)
Drug/Pharm stores - almost any store that sells medical supplies carry them..Odds are you won't need one.

I bought one cause I had my cath in for five weeks and my office chair wasn't fun to sit in...Ended up getting some of the fluid in the cath removed and it was much better.

Posted 1/13/2010 11:18 AM (GMT -5)
JB I use one and it was bought at a mom and pop pharmacy. Made in Jesup, Georgia by Duro-Med Ind. Made from urethane foam, but it works for me. Wearing it out but hopefully wont need it much longer. It cost 14.00, a steal.

Michael

Posted 1/13/2010 11:24 AM (GMT -5)
I did not need one at all. Best of luck guy.

Jeff T
Cajun Country
Posted 1/13/2010 11:25 AM (GMT -5)
I tried the air type, but it was a failure, then I got a memory foam one at Walgreen's, just the ticket
Posted 1/13/2010 12:11 PM (GMT -5)
Jerry,

I was one of the fortunate. Never needed one. I did have a period of about 5-6 days when sitting was a little less comfortable, but that was about 5 weeks post surgery. All I did was either get up and move around for a while or just change cheeks for a few minutes.

Good luck with the surgery brother,

Sonny
Posted 1/13/2010 2:32 PM (GMT -5)
Jerry,
I got mine from the local pharmacy. i had been sitting on rolled up towels to keep my perineum off the hard chair. Mine is foam with a washable cover. The washable cover is handy as I am a certified leaker. It is oval shaped so you can put it sideways if you need more width or the other way if you want support closer together. It came in three sizes and the pharmacy (Farris) let me sit on them, while still wrapped of course, and decide which is best. I felt like Goldilocks trying out the three bears' toilet seats. "This one is just right."
Good luck,
Jeff
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