Why Cant I Lay On My Side?

[courtneys mom 1]

I cant lay on my side im 4 days post-op

[Luv2sing920@aol.com 14]

Prop yourself up with pillows! My port is on my left side so I slept on my right side and hugged pillows

[blpchick 50]

I wasn't able to sleep on my side for 2 weeks without pain. Then when I was able to I put a pillow under my stomach and layed on my side. My port is on my left side.

[SageTracey 608]

You have had abdominal surgery so it's normal to expect you won't be able to lie on your side until you are healed. In the short term, just find a comfortable position and remember that each day will bring you closer to being able to lie as you wish again.

[sap1021 3]

5 days post op and it kills to lay on my left side. I can lay on my right with a pillow to hug. Try laying on your right? Some people told me they had to lay on their back for the first week or so.

[Sal58 4]

I still find it more comfortable to lay on my back than on my left side and I am 2 months post op. Everyone is different though.

[courtneys mom 1]

Thanks guys! I'll try with a pillow, never thought of that....

[miswoo 23]

I am 4 days out and started sleeping on my side again (with pillows but always do). It hurts for about 2-3 minutes on both sides then gets better and I can go to sleep. Good luck to you!

[sap1021 3]

8th day and I finally laid on my left side!!!! Well it was more like night of the 8th morning of the 9th! But you get my drift!! Didn't hurt but I was still aware to not make any sudden moves

[indyhandmade 43]

My port and largest incision is on the right side. Im only first day post op, but it is painful to lay on that side. I feel a lot of pulling even on the left side. I've been shifting my hips to tilt and put a pillow behind my back for support.