Out of the recliner and into the bed, have always been a side and stomach sleeper but sides hurt from gas pain and stomach does not. Is it safe to sleep this way?

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Forgot to mention I'm only 4 days post op... had surgery on the 23 rd

I packed pillows around myself, kinda laid on my stomach and side...with pillows and blankets as wedges

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But is it safe for your body weight to be on top of your incisions?

That I don't know, but I was so tired and knew I needed to be comfortable to sleep, and that I needed sleep to heal. I had my gallbladder out about 3 weeks ago and did the same thing...healed well both times.

Try wedging a pillow under your side while lying on your back, might change it up...

It's safe as long as its comfortable for you.. Lots of people start sleeping on their stomachs right away.

I waited about a week or so just because it was uncomfortable.

I did it after a week or so post op once you don't have pain when you go to lay on it you should be fine.

I am like a rotisserie chicken and slept on all sides post-op. No problems with the incisions, I say go for it if it makes you comfortable and rested!!

I was sleeved on the 23rd too. Last night I tried to sleep on my stomach and an hour later I woke to coughing up stomach acid..definitely wasn't a good feeling. I'll give it a few more days before I try again.

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Guess I just had a NSV slept in my bed for close to 8 hours and no pain getting up out of bed...not bad for 4 days post op...now when can I start working out again?! Haha my dr says a month but hopefully maybe I can be cleared sooner.

I tried to sleep on my stomach again last night. I lasted for 2 hours. Epic fail...now I'm more sore than I've ever been. To top it off, my dog greeted me good morning by jumping and landing right on top of my middle incision. Eh.

My dr said I can start working out at 3-4 weeks, but everyone can start off by walking immediately.

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I tried to sleep on my stomach again last night. I lasted for 2 hours. Epic fail...now I'm more sore than I've ever been. To top it off' date=' my dog greeted me good morning by jumping and landing right on top of my middle incision. Eh.

My dr said I can start working out at 3-4 weeks, but everyone can start off by walking immediately.

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Wow I heard sleeping on your stomach may sometimes take a minute But eventually you will now your dog seem like u all need a talk but all in all just take it one day at a time

I tried to sleep on my stomach again last night. I lasted for 2 hours. Epic fail...now I'm more sore than I've ever been. To top it off' date=' my dog greeted me good morning by jumping and landing right on top of my middle incision. Eh.

My dr said I can start working out at 3-4 weeks, but everyone can start off by walking immediately.

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Sorry.. Not funny, but I had to laugh.. My 65lb dog has tap danced around me in bed everyday, he hasn't got me yet thank God!

I'm pretty sure I scared her away...I yelled and pushed her away all in one breath. What a nice way to start the day.

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