I'm currently five days out. I had RNY, my gallbladder removed, and a hernia repaired.

I am still quite bloated. My weight is about 2-3 pounds higher now than on the day of surgery, due to all the fluids they pumped into me. I'm doing quite well, but getting up from a flat position is still very hard. My husband heads back to work tomorrow, and he's been helping me get up, so I'm a little worried. Any tips for me?

Do you have a recliner you could sleep in?

I would roll Over on my side, push my torso up with my arms while swinging my legs down off the edge of the bed. That was my technique from day 2. By about day 8-9 it was no longer an issue. Good luck!!!!

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 210

I would roll Over on my side' date=' push my torso up with my arms while swinging my legs down off the edge of the bed. That was my technique from day 2. By about day 8-9 it was no longer an issue. Good luck!!!!

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 210[/quote']

I got out of bed the same way and never needed anyone to help. My bed is pretty high so I also used a step stool to climb into it at night.

I would roll Over on my side' date=' push my torso up with my arms while swinging my legs down off the edge of the bed. That was my technique from day 2. By about day 8-9 it was no longer an issue. Good luck!!!!

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 210[/quote']

I did it the same way, never needed help, by day six no issue at all.

I did it the same way' date=' never needed help, by day six no issue at all.[/quote']

Same here. I need a step stool to get into bed but getting out I just roll over and slide out. Lol

Elevate your upper body with a couple of more pillows (might be uncomfortable to sleep for a while until you get used to it but worth to beat up the pain), have a step stool at your side at all times and a cane.

You can find a cheap reliable cane at any RX or store.

Feel better soon.

Thanks for all if the advice. Rolling onto my side first does seem to help. Not sure why I hadn't thought of that. It helps that the pain continues to subside. Good luck to all and thanks again!