Hi everyone,

I'm two days post op and am now at home finally. In the hospital I was always forced to lay on my back because I was hooked up to so many things but now that I am home, I want to sleep on my side or even my stomach. Anybody out there have experience with that and how long you waited?

Thanks!

I was sleeved 9/4 & it still hurts to lay on my left side. Very much so! I can do it, just not all the way on my left side. I'm sort of leaning back. Haven't tried my stomach though, I don't sleep on it usually.

Robyn

I had a hard time laying flat for a few days. I slept in the recliner for a few days. Then I slept in the bed on my side. I am not a back sleeper either. I had no trouble on my side.

My wife made an embankment of pillows in bed for me. Slept and relaxed there. I couldn't imagine sleeping on my side or stomach early out. I am a 3/4 side to stomach sleeper, so it was a little odd for me. Couple weeks post op and I was back to sleeping that way.

Slept on my side since i came home, have to change sides frequently though and kind of try not to put too much pressure on it.

I slept on my side once I came home from the hospital... And then started to sleep on my stomach the next day... I would say try it and if it hurt then it is to soon if not then your good to go

Yesterday was day 6 and I was comfortable on either side. YMMV.

within an hour of coming home i went to sleep on my stomach. was very careful when adjusting and although was painful at first, it was the only way i could get "good" sleep.

Thanks everyone. Guess I will try the sides tonight and see how they are and maybe try the tummy a few days later. Appreciate the feedback!!

I slept on my side right after my surgery. But like stated previously I had to move frequently to be comfortable. Now 3 weeks later I still feel just a little discomfort when tryin to lay or sleep on my stomach although my incisions have healed beautifully

I was able to sleep on my stomach by week two.

What about your back?

My back hurts when I'm in bed. I am 8 days out and my lower back just won't give me a break. Any suggestions?

I was able to sleep on my side and stomach

I was able to sleep on my side and stomach

....oops. Side and stomach by day five.

Pillows became my friend. Took me about three weeks to be able to sleep in any position I wanted. It's all worth it!