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I was banded on Friday, 2/12 and have not been able to get comfortable enough to get any decent amount of sleep. I am usually a stomache sleeper, and just cannot fall asleep on my back. I've tried sitting up and laying flat, then I tried to shift to my side but it feels like I'm stretching my insides out.:angry: I would give anything for a good night's sleep. Any advice appreciated. thanks.

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Try pillows - I'm not ashamed to say that I stole my wife's pregnancy pillow (ok, she wasn't using it) for support after the operation. sleep and rest after banding are important. Maybe you should consider a relaxant or sleeping pill to get you through. Good luck, and congratulations on your banding!

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Try pillows - I'm not ashamed to say that I stole my wife's pregnancy pillow (ok, she wasn't using it) for support after the operation. sleep and rest after banding are important. Maybe you should consider a relaxant or sleeping pill to get you through. Good luck, and congratulations on your banding!

thanks for your response. i did try pillows and it helped. now i can sleep on my sides and the uncomfortable part is past. I can't believe how good I feel one week out. Thanks for the encouragement.

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I'm so happy to have been able to help you out from so far away! Keep pushing out Z's and moving forward!

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I am a stomach sleeper too and found the pillows to be very helpful. It does get much better. Hang in there.

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I'm a stomach sleeper too, and found it tough to fall asleep the first few nights. My saving grace was that the pain killers made me sleepy so I timed my doses those first 2-3 days to just before bedtime.

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This is funny, but for the first 4 days after surgery I was SO SORE that I would sit on the edge of the bed and FALL OVER on my side and this was how I had to stay all night!! Gradually it got better--the idea of the pillows is great! GOOD LUCK!!!

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