I am 5 days post op and still have a hard time of getting comfortable. I used to lie on my side, how soon can I again. Sleepless in California

Within a couple of days after surgery for me. What I did was find a fluffy pillow that I could use as a tummy support. I always sleep on my right side.

When I left the hospital I was told that as long as I am comfortable I can sleep in any position, including face down.

I was able to about post op day 4.

It took me 6 days to be able to lay on my side. Either side. My main incision is on my left, but it hurt on either side. I've been sleeping on my side now for about a week, until 2 nights ago. I can no longer side sleep again, and I believe this is due to the fact that I am at the point where my internal sutures are reabsorbing. The Dr. warned me about this

I hope this passes soon and I can get back to my side b/c I hate sleeping on my back!!

i am having problems sleeping on my side and man it urks the hell out of me.... i am so use to tossing and turning freely pre-op and now its hard as hell to move/sleep. I literrally in my recliner often just to try to rest which isnt comfortable but it beats the pain and agony i have to endure everytime i try to get in bed. UGHHHH miserable. I bought a binder today but im not sure howww much of a difference it will make. I feel like left side incisions are busting at the seams if i put to much pressure on them. Today makes my 8th day post op. Best of luck and if any other helpful tips are out there please do tell. Im desperate with a capital D

Thanks,

TD

my hospital told me it shouldn't matter. as long as your comfy.

Get a nice body length or king size pillow when you do go back to side sleeping. Put it under the stomach so you get some support. Helps a LOT.

I was laying on my left side the day of surgery, it took about another 5 days before the "pulling inside" sensation went away and I was able to sleep on my right side.

It took me about 10 days to sleep on my side comfortably-without the pulling sensation.

I am 12 days out. I am still not able to sleep on my sides. Laying on your back hurts. I am sleeping in a recliner.

As soon as you feel comfortable to do so. Everyone is different. I was able to sleep on my stomach the same evening as surgery.

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I have slept on my side's and stomach. My nurse actually told me that laying on your left side helps to move the gas out. So I sleep with a body pillow supporting my back and between my knee's and try to put a heating pad on low over my belly for a bit. Hope you sleep better soon.

I am 12 days out. I am still not able to sleep on my sides. Laying on your back hurts. I am sleeping in a recliner.

I was 16 days out, I had terrible side pain it felt like broken ribs. Finally I bought a heating pad and took more gas x this seemed to help. When I started taking probotics the pain was less painful. I was also sleeping in a recliner for awhile, now I am sleeping on the futon and still have some pain, but can sleep on my side. I called my doc and he said it will just take time, so I am still waiting. Good luck hopefully you feel better soon.