Hi I came home yesterday from my June 8 procedure and I am doing ok, except for getting out of bed. Every time I get up I feel as if I am ripping myself a new stomach...I know it hurts more as my meds fade, but any advice for getting in and out of bed? Thanks in advance!

I had to roll to my side first and slowly push myself up using only my arms and not my stomach. A couple times I remember just kind of rolling off the bed until my feet were down, then start to stand up. It will get better.

I remember keeping my right leg straight and carefully doing the climbing out with my left leg.

I was like Raven, roll on my side and use my arms to get up. It was only for the first few days so hang in there!

I sleep propped up a little with pillows and grab under my knees, push back, and straighten my legs to rock myself into a sitting position. I'm strange though lol

Start using your legs to scoot yourself around. It is a lot less painful on your tummy.

I swear it gets better! I was sleeved 6/4. I had the same thought of "OH CRAP!" when getting in and out of bed. All of a sudden today (1 week post-op) there is zero pain. I'm amazed and grateful that i am healing well. Now if only I can sleep on my tummy......:-)

Im still sleeping propped up so I don't have as far to lean forward in the morning. It gets easier everyday (6 days out). Can't wait to be able to bend over though, that's my vice right now!

My bending overs... Pliés!!! Or "sweeeetieeeee??" lol

Exhale as you get up!! My nurse told me that when I was in for surgery. Totally helps and I still use it since I still have some pain.

thanks for all the advice! It has been getting better day by day! Hopefully just a few more!

I slept in an upright position for a few weeks. We have a huge bed so i got in knee first (still do) and then poistioned myself with my 4 king size pillows...slept like a baby!!