Sleeping Positions

[sally125 2]

I was banded on Monday and don't believe I have had it too bad with discomfort instead of pain. I've slept in a recliner a few nights and took a few naps in my bed with many pillows to elevate my head. Prior to being banded, I always slept on my side. I'm trying to wait patiently to get back to my side, but need some ideas if any of you sleep on your sides. I don't seem to be able to get through the night just on my back.

[vlp1968 83]

i am a diehard stomach sleeper. I slept on my stomach right away- didn't hurt but I have a pretty high pain tolerance. If your comfortable on your side, I would do it. I don't think it will hurt anything. Congrats on your surgery.

[WannaBeSlimNow 0]

I sleep on my side also - 3 days post-op - I slept on my side hugging a soft pillow (really helped)

[54Shirley 105]

sleep in a recliner for a while./ With Pillows!

It took about a week before I could lay in bed.

[bromo 17]

I am two weeks out and as a side sleeper who phyically cannot sleep on her back, last night was the first night I have spent the whole night in bed. The recliner has been my best friend at night to sleep since surgery. I was happy when I woke up this morning and it was time to get up and not 2 or 3 am. lol

[Corrigan 75]

I was one of the lucky ones, able to sleep on my back or either side from the first night home.

I had almost no pain except for just a little at my port site. Credit to that hearty, midwestern stock : > ).

[Tanya_cotto 5]

i am a diehard stomach sleeper. I slept on my stomach right away- didn't hurt but I have a pretty high pain tolerance. If your comfortable on your side, I would do it. I don't think it will hurt anything. Congrats on your surgery.

Samsies!

Had surgery this morning, home at 9am, slept on my stomach with pillows around for support.

Felt fine except for my mom and sister complaining/scolding me for sleeping on my stomach!

Ha!

Surgery was less painful!

[steph324 1]

I attempted to sleep in a recliner the first night, but realized it was a little late in life to learn how to do that! I slept in my bed, on my back the first night, but able to move onto my side hugging a pillow by the second. I haven't had any problems, but I tend to have a fairly high pain tolerance.

[sally125 2]

Thanks for the insight everyone. I'm 5 days postop now and had the best night sleep last night...yeah! The pillow holding my side as I turned really worked. I'm so ready for this journey and glad the night was restful.