Can Not Sleep On My Left Side. Can You?

[MOMIOF3CV 11]

Hi. I am almost one year post op.

I have noticed, from time to time that my stomach hurts near the port site.

Like a sore muscle. Or I can feel it like it is swollen. Mostly it is after I eat.

I also can no longer sleep on my left side and if I roll over on my stomach during the

night, it wakes me. Uncomfy.

Anyone else have this?

[Pollyanna12 74]

Yikes! I am a stomach sleeper and was stressed about how I would survive the 2 or so weeks post surgery... Good luck I hope it calms for you

[1shauna1 129]

Yes, sometimes it seems my port is irritated on the left. Also, with waistbands of pants/skirts; sometimes I need to readjust things.

[cfalbro 23]

I'm only 5 days post op and sleeping on my left side is not an option. Sounds like it may never be...

[TracieR 88]

That stinks! Just wanted to let you know that I have no issue with any pain by my port, could be the placement of yours. I would ask my doctor. Good Luck!!

[Lap Band Gal 41]

Yes, this happens to me. Especially when I eat too much. My port area I think rubs against my stomach when it is so full. But laying on my left side makes it feel better.

[sweetsoutherngirl 32]

I have to use a small pillow to lay on my side comfortably.

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

I've slept on my sides since the day of surgery and on my tummy within two days after.

I guess I'm lucky but I've never had an issue with mine. I never feel it, it never hurts, and honestly I forget it's even there unless I see the scar or am getting a fill.

[bev712 28]

I use a pillow, too. Maybe as you get down to your ideal weight there's less cushioning around the port.

[elcee 3,341]

I sleep on both sides with no issue.

[kll724 3,055]

I, almost, always have used and still use a pillow to sleep on my side. I don't really need to , but find mysef more comfortable that way. I have had days where overeating will cause pain.

[transforming jlaroux 78]

sometimes I have pain in my port area, and have trouble sleeping because of it. But the pain I feel when I sleep on my sides is because I have less padding to keep it soft and squishy! lol

[MOMIOF3CV 11]

Thank you. I do think it is from over eating. I just had a late snack, since I have not eaten all day and now it is sore.

Think I need to go to weight watchers or something.

Had coffee for Breakfast and lunch and had no problem all day.

But now that I am sitting here, it is starting to bother me.

Thank you.

[Dawn200321 146]

I was banded in October of 2011 and I can sleep on my left side without any issues