Mslippy

The sleeping gets better I promise. I am 5 days post op and the first day at home trying to sleep was horrible. I take a fluffy comforter and tuck it gently near my stomach on the side that hurts the most. I also put the comforter between my legs like a body pillow. This worked really well for me. I think because the comforter is not as formed as a pillow it works better. Well for me it does. Best of luck!! Topic SummaryMslippy Posted 4 minutes ago The Beach Lover Posted 9 minutes ago Definitely try laying on your side with a pillow propping up your stomach. Put the pillow semi under your side so your stomach is resting there. You shouldn't have any pressure from doing it this way. I also take 2 colace every day to help with the constipation issues. Best of luck to you! proudgrammy Posted Today, 11:32 AM Three days post op unable to find a good position to sit or sleep in. haven't passed stool yet @@ssbills i had the same issues with sleeping/sitting (i think many/most of us do ) i always sleep on my side - can't sleep on my back i placed a pillow or two in a "safe/careful" spot on my side, and got SOME sleep the first few nights at home within a 2 week period it sllllllowly got better each night, til i was back to "NORMAL" gotta work thru the pain/discomfort as with everything else in sleeveland, this issue will pass so will your BM situation/problem!!! sorry, couldn't resist!!! bowel movements, constipation, diarrhea are a common/frequent problem here on the board as with everything else "we are all different" - i was very lucky, no problems give it a week, hopefully things will "move along" since you didn't mention otherwise, hopefully other things are ok wishing you continued speedy recovery sweet dreams kathy par1959 Posted Today, 11:12 AM Yes and yes. At day 4 the surgical pain in my case subsided 50%. At week 3 the BM thing is still a mistery. I go for days without one. But at day 3 would would suggest to never trust a fart. You just dont know what might happen. ssbills Posted Today, 11:04 AM Feeling so uncomf. Three days post op and unable to find a good position to sit or sleep in. Also haven't passed stool yet.... Is that normal... Review the complete topic

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I am going to a Lap Band seminar on Monday. I signed up for one last month and chickened out. I know now that I am ready. After months of research I know this surgery is right for me. Can anyone tell me what to expect at the seminar? As long as my insurance will cover the surgery, as far as I am concerned it's a done deal! What is the next step after the seminar? Thanks for your help!!