Getting Out Of Bed.

[alliecat1095 128]

Just wondering how everyone manages to get in and out of bed without pain.

[Guest deleted_user]

I do this funny rolling thing instead of just jumping out. Before surgery, I used to just use my hips/legs to hop out of bed but I wouldn't dare to do that now.

[kczar 166]

How far out are you? I slept in a chair for the first 10 days because it was too painful getting in and out of bed. If you must sleep in bed, get someone to help you by grasping your arms (not hands) and pulling you up while you use your leg muscles to do the same. Using your stomach muscles will hurt like a mammer jammer!

I still have pain from the incision in my left side but I'm able to get in and out of bed unassisted now. Good luck!

[doxieville 799]

It's hard! Lots of pillows. Rolling to my side and slowly sit up. I ask for help if anyone is home. The worst for me was getting up & down off the toilet. Oucheeee!!!

[alliecat1095 128]

Ok that is what I am doing. Rolling to the edge of the bed and then try and slide off. R u slepping on your side? I am with a big body pillow to elevate my body just a little.

[doxieville 799]

I laid flat on my back for the first week. Then was able to lay on my right side with pillows supporting my tummy. The left side took a few more days. The trick is to really tuck that pillow under your belly so your belly is supported and gravity doesn't pull on it.

[RJ'S/beginning 5,357]

Wow......never even thought of this area of concern.....I have a Ultramatic bed...anyone have any issues with that bed.....

[susanfaye 162]

I laid flat on my back for the first week. Then was able to lay on my right side with pillows supporting my tummy. The left side took a few more days. The trick is to really tuck that pillow under your belly so your belly is supported and gravity doesn't pull on it.

That's exactly what I did. I learned after 3 csections how to get up without too many tummy muscles. I roll onto my side then put my legs down the push my torso up with my arms. I still do it 4 weeks out just to be on thhe safe side. I'm not looking for more pain lol!