The sleeping gets better I promise. I am 5 days post op and the first day at home trying to sleep was horrible. I take a fluffy comforter and tuck it gently near my stomach on the side that hurts the most. I also put the comforter between my legs like a body pillow. This worked really well for me. I think because the comforter is not as formed as a pillow it works better. Well for me it does. Best of luck!!
Topic SummaryMslippy
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Beach Lover
Posted 9 minutes ago
Definitely try laying on your side with a pillow propping up your stomach. Put the pillow semi under your side so your stomach is resting there. You shouldn't have any pressure from doing it this way. I also take 2 colace every day to help with the constipation issues. Best of luck to you!
proudgrammy
Posted Today, 11:32 AM
Three days post op unable to find a good position to sit or sleep in. haven't passed stool yet
@@ssbills
i had the same issues with sleeping/sitting (i think many/most of us do )
i always sleep on my side - can't sleep on my back
i placed a pillow or two in a "safe/careful" spot on my side, and got SOME sleep the first few nights at home
within a 2 week period it sllllllowly got better each night, til i was back to "NORMAL"
gotta work thru the pain/discomfort
as with everything else in sleeveland, this issue will pass
so will your BM situation/problem!!!
sorry, couldn't resist!!!
bowel movements, constipation, diarrhea are a common/frequent problem here on the board
as with everything else "we are all different" - i was very lucky, no problems
give it a week, hopefully things will "move along"
since you didn't mention otherwise, hopefully other things are ok
wishing you continued speedy recovery
sweet dreams
kathy
par1959
Posted Today, 11:12 AM
Yes and yes. At day 4 the surgical pain in my case subsided 50%. At week 3 the BM thing is still a mistery. I go for days without one. But at day 3 would would suggest to never trust a fart. You just dont know what might happen.
ssbills
Posted Today, 11:04 AM
Feeling so uncomf. Three days post op and unable to find a good position to sit or sleep in. Also haven't passed stool yet.... Is that normal...
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