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mamitalosingit    20

mamitalosingit
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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!

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robynluevano    85

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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

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suepeeps    230

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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.

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PdxMan    4,292

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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.

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LibbyLou    59

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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.

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sexyme    24

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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

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MarKing15    28

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

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incontrol(almost)    14

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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. :)

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mamitalosingit    20

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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!!

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gettinMeBack    380

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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

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flipflop    28

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

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DivaSleeva    17

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What about your back?

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DivaSleeva    17

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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?

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CNTWT2BMINIME    78

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I was able to sleep on my side and stomach

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CNTWT2BMINIME    78

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I was able to sleep on my side and stomach

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

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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