I am a side sleeper and my back is killing me from being in the recliner and in bed. I need to start moving more, I know! Just curious, though, when it was comfortable for others to sleep on their sides?

I slept on my side the second night after surgery. I had a big fat pillow that I used to sort of lay my front on to keep from rolling too far over.

Thanks all of you. I will keep trying. Thanks for the suggestions of a pillow between the bed and tummy, maybe that will help me sooner rather than later!

If you have a comfortable couch (or semi comfortable and add lots of sheets and pillows!) that worked for me. When I got home I didn't even want to try to get into my bed because it's a bit high but I was able to sleep on the couch in a half back/half side position.. sounds weird but it was comfortable. It may work for you.