February 17, 201412 yr When is it safe to sleep on your side? i was wondering when everyone was ready to sleep in their side? I'm one week post op and still can't be on my side for more than 15 minutes.
February 17, 201412 yr I was able to sleep on my side the first night home. It hurt to turn over on my side, but once i was there it was okay.
February 17, 201412 yr Thanks for posting this...I'm 2 weeks post-op and still cannot comfortably sleep on my side (either one). I have been wondering the exact same thing. I am a major side sleeper and so staying on my back makes for a pretty crumby night's sleep. I'll be interested to see what others say who are further out.
February 17, 201412 yr I was able to sleep on my side without pain actually last night best sleep I had since I had surgery last Monday
February 17, 201412 yr Fairly quickly, but it did hurt getting there for a week or so. I used pillows on either side of me. It gave me a soft place to lean. It really helped me.
February 17, 201412 yr I was able (and advised by the nurses in the hospital) to sleep on my side on the first night.. sleeping on my back was uncomfortable.
February 17, 201412 yr I used a pillow on either side of me to have a soft prop. I did that for about 4 nights, then had no issues.
February 17, 201412 yr I pretty much had to the first night.. I wasn't getting enough oxygen on my back (I assume from apnea). It was hard to get into that position, but boy was it worth it as I didn't have anyone waking me up and telling me to breathe!
February 17, 201412 yr Just saw this after I posted my question about sleeping on my stomach. Good luck, I still haven't a good nights sleep since I have been sleeved.
February 17, 201412 yr When I asked in the hospital they said side sleeping would be okay, but try to do that with a drain and IV. Not successful. Once home and not hooked up I've been able to side sleep each night, but do hug onto a king size pillow. The only discomfort is when shifting from side to side.
February 17, 201412 yr When I had surgery I was only comfortable on my side the night after surgery as well. I invested in a body pillow when I got home because I also sleep on my belly and the body pillow helps a lot to make it comfy and also get a better nights sleep.
February 18, 201412 yr My answer to that is when it's not pain full. I am 13 days post - op and I still can't turn over to my side I tried pillows, but it's just not going to happen for me.
February 18, 201412 yr It took me 4 1/2 weeks to sleep on my side. I think it might also depend in whether you have a tethering stitch or not. I could not sleep on my side until the stitch popped.
February 18, 201412 yr I was advised first night to sleep/lie on my side. Being flat is very uncomfortable for me with wind in my chest but lying fully on my side is not comfortable either. I my pillows in a ^ shape so as I lie tilted to the side I have a pillow to support my back and a pillow to rest on. They cradle me and stop me moving about to much. It's painful to fidget around so I kind of just get comfy in my little nest and stay there ha xx
When is it safe to sleep on your side? i was wondering when everyone was ready to sleep in their side? I'm one week post op and still can't be on my side for more than 15 minutes.