Having to sit up to sleep...

CapitolChick · July 20, 2008

I take the pain meds, have 12 pillows divided between my backside and my right side and start in my bed in the upright position. Then after I sleep like that for a few hours I slowly remove the pillows from behind me and scooch down my bed until I am comfortable and lying on my back. I sleep with my arms above my head because it feels like I am opening my mid section for less pressure.

Of course today was the first day I could get outta bed on my own, but it wasn't easy - usually my husband has to pull me up and lift me outta bed.

I thought about our recliner, but I was scared I would get stuck, by myself in the living room!!!:ohmy:

HAIR1234 · July 21, 2008

I feel your pain. I had my sugery on tues. 7/15/08, and I have had alot of burning and pulling at the port site. I have been sleeping with lots of pillows and praying I don't have to pee in the night because getting up is a challenge. Today was a little better,so hang in there. Thank God you don't have the gas pains-I have been using a heating pad 4 them which has helped. I don't know how to do a ticker, but my name is Angie, I'm a 33 year old mom of 3 243 was my starting weight, I did 2 weeks liquid before and I have lost 14lbs so far!

Babysoftly · July 21, 2008

I love you guys XXXXXXXXX Thank you so much for the support here.... sometimes you do feel kinda lonely with no one to talk to about the banding X You get scared and then come on here and realise that it's all going ok after all X