Sleeping on side

[herestoanewlife 28]

Was wondering as anyone been sleeping on their side? I am post op day 5 and have tried but the last two nights I have had to get up and sleep on the couch with a heating pad because of back pain

[beanie80 146]

Haven't quite gotten there yet myself. Sometimes I can do a half side for a little bit, but always more comfortable on my back.

[j0anna 37]

I had to put a small pillow kinda under my belly to support it. It helped a lot.

[marimari15 9]

I'm 8 days post op & have been sleeping in my side since day 4. It's actually been my most comfortable position. My back did bother me as well so I started switching to each side during the night. Also, I used a few pillows to be on a slight incline while in my side. Good luck & hope u find a comfortable position soon!

[marimari15 9]

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[herestoanewlife 28]

Thank you everyone. I will try the extra pillows. Good luck to you all as well

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On your side is typically the hardest way to sleep post op because it pulls on your stomach.

Have you tried a body pillow? I propped myself up on one to sleep on my side and it was great.

[laura.nix20 1]

It took me about 6 days before I could lay on my sides, but I always had a pillow around my stomach & that helps!

[alm73 8]

I'm 4 days post op and can lay on the side opposite my port...with a support pillow. Good luck!

[AZ Gary 149]

I agree the pillows help when laying on your side. I have to use a CPAP machine for the first week so I was sort of forced to lay on my back. (But I found a way)

[GuyMontag 1,264]

Right after surgery I was most comfortable slightly upright in a recliner. After a few weeks the side was fine and now I prefer it.