As a mom of three, breaking my ankle and leg in multiple places right before Thanksgiving was not something I was prepared for. This was actually the very first item I purchased—before I even had surgery—because the ER staff stressed how critical proper elevation would be for recovery. I also remembered my father-in-law’s experience and knew that stacking pillows never really works long term. I’ve now been using this elevation cushion daily for about six weeks, and it has been absolutely essential. The size is excellent and provides proper elevation even when I’m sitting up in bed. The flat surface is longer than my leg, which gives me flexibility. When my heel needs relief, I simply add a small memory foam pillow between my leg and the cushion so my foot can hang off slightly—something that has made a big difference in comfort. The top of the cushion is gently curved, which keeps my leg from sliding off and adds a surprising level of stability. That curve also helps hold any additional pillows in place, almost like a supportive “hug” for your leg. This has been especially nice during the times I’m able to take my boot off. (For anyone unfamiliar, the boot is the support brace given post-surgery; I received mine about two weeks after surgery.) The design details are very well thought out. There are two straps on the angled side closest to you, which make it easy to pull the cushion back toward you or adjust it when sitting up. One side also has a handle, which has been incredibly helpful for moving it around the house. In fact, my youngest son has proudly carried it from the bed to the couch for me—even though it’s nearly as big as he is. Between managing recovery and still being “mom” to three kids, this cushion has been a lifesaver. It’s comfortable, practical, and truly designed for real-life use during a long recovery. Read more
This pillow has been a godsend. I had to have surgery on my leg and ankle and this helped keep it appropriately elevated. It is comfortable, and soft. Also, the handles are appropriate and so helpful. I would recommend it to anyone who has to keep their leg elevated. Read more
*Heads up! It comes rolled up very tightly and takes 24 hours before it becomes full sized.* This is the most life saving product of all time! I absolutely INSIST you buy this if you need to elevate your leg for some reason. I broke my ankle and had to get surgery that same week. I started off using pillows stacked and it put a lot of pressure on painful spots on my ankle after surgery causing extreme pain. It was also hard to support my knee and thigh properly without causing them discomfort. My leg fell off of the pillows as I slept. I needed such a large quantity of pillows to get the right elevation and comfort that I had to use almost all of the pillows in the house. When moving from the bed to a chair I had to try to reconfigure the pillows it was a disaster! I ordered this the day after surgery and it came in one day. I had my boyfriend wait on the steps for this packages as soon as I saw it was ten stops away. (You can use it as it’s growing but is much more comfortable at peak size) I love that it has edges that prevent your foot from falling off. It is the perfect elevation. It has the gradual incline that provides knee and thigh support so you’re not putting pressure on your calf or foot. It is perfectly firm without being uncomfortable. It’s not hard by any means but it keeps your leg in place which is crucial after surgery. I believe this significantly reduced post surgical pain. And makes every day life so much easier and more comfortable. It’s light enough that I can throw it where I’m going instead of trying to carry it on my crutches. It’s easy to hoist up onto the bed or chair by the handle. I’m also in love with the handle facing you so that you can pull it closer. The material is so soft and comfortable. I wish I could give this product 1000 stars. Literally life saving! I used to be very resistant to elevating my leg because it was so uncomfortable. Now it’s more comfortable than having my leg flat. The pictures I included are of me using it on a reclining chair and on my bed. Also the one on my bed is right after opening so it’s not full size yet. Read more
The LIGHTEASE Memory Foam leg support was a lifesaver during my 1st 3 weeks after total knee replacement! It held my leg and knee stable and elevated at night, and ensured I wouldn't move or kick the bad leg with the good leg during the night. It helped keep the knee from swelling too much during the night. It at 1st feels weird, but not uncomfortable. I did check the 1st few days that it wasn't pressing on the back of the knee- and it wasn't! I did put a small rolled up towel alongside my foot in the groove to ensure my ankle didn't turn out at night. Even though it is bulky, with the side straps it is easy to adjust during the night and move around. I will definitely be keeping it to use if my other knee needs replacement Read more
I bought this for my 6th knee surgery. It was perfect and comfortable. Only problem I had was it was a little too large for my reclining couch. But I made it work. Read more
This support pillow has been wonderful for my recovery from foot surgery! I used it for several weeks post op to keep my leg elevated. I still use it every few days if I feel swollen. I love the handles that help to get it in the perfect place too! It’s a bit firm, but with the dressing/boot/brace, it hasn’t really mattered. And, it kept my foot up instead of sinking down! Read more
This provides such a comfortable way to elevate my broken ankle. It’s firm enough that I can remove the boot and give my leg and foot rest from wearing it and still be supported. Really glad I got this. Read more
