Help! 5 days post op and severe pain when on my back or sides. I even use multiple pillows. I need advice please.

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It does ease off. I slept sitting up for about 2 weeks then managed on my back for a bit and was back on my side after 3 weeks. Those first few weeks are hard but rest assured that it does get better

I slept on the recliner too.. for like 5 to 7 days, than move to my bed.. and it was painful and uncomfortable, so what I did was lay a pillow under my right side.. kinda tilting my body to the left.. and playing around found a position that it didn’t bother me “much “ I usually saved my pain killers for bed, but it’s gotten better to be honest I can’t sleep on my right side but prep well, I can sleep on my left side.
Good luck and it will get better.

The only way that I could sleep in the bed was by wearing my abdominal binder to bed (I requested this at the hospital) you might get a similar effect with some type of mild compression garment. It keeps your insides from moving.

Thank you so much!!

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My surgery is Jan 8th and I'm planning on sleeping in my recliner for as long as it takes.