VanillaBean

The nurse told me to try and sleep propped up to avoid extra gas and heart burn. Another norse told me to stay in a seated position, because being propped up meant that I was putting pressure on the band. For the first 3 nights I slept in my recliner. However, the anestesia is mostly worn off and I can't seem to fall asleep there anymore. I tried to sleep on my back last night in bed, but after 4 hours, I was up. I usually lay on my side. I just don't know where to get comfortable, without making things worse in the long run.

Thanks everyone. I took a nap today in my actual bed and feel much better. I did feel uncomfortable on my left side, but my right side was fine.

My concern was that they told me not to lay down, but to sleep sitting up, and not to just prop myself up because the pressure on my band would be uncomfortable. However, since I posted this I talked to my nurse, and she told me to sleep in whatever way I was comfortable, even on my side. I know it's silly, but after I spent months to get approved, working through the insurance restrictions and trying to do exactly what I was told, I realized that maybe I should pay more attention to questions I should ask.