Question about sleeping positions

[Curvyjudy 0]

Hi All,

I am getting ready for my June 28th surgery for the sleeve... yeah!

My question today is it allowed to sleep on your side after surgery?

I have a mild/moderate sleep apnea that I deal with by sleeping on my side. If I sleep on my back I wake up often and don't sleep well at all.

When will I be able to sleep on my side?

Anyone know?

thanks,

judy

[wannalise 15]

I couldn't sleep on my left side because that is the side that my drain had been on and it didn't hurt to lay on it, but if I slept on it for a few hours I would wake up and because the blood had pooled it was super sore. I could easily put pillows around me and sleep on my right side. Hope that helps!

[ouroborous 519]

I'm curious about this myself. I wasn't told anything about being "allowed" to sleep on my side or not, I was just told that it might be painful.

Here's a tip; if you have apnea problems sleeping on your back, try sleeping in an easy chair or use a wedge pillow. Sleeping more propped up like this keeps your airway from collapsing as badly and may be the edge you need.

[wannalise 15]

I'm curious about this myself. I wasn't told anything about being "allowed" to sleep on my side or not, I was just told that it might be painful.

Here's a tip; if you have apnea problems sleeping on your back, try sleeping in an easy chair or use a wedge pillow. Sleeping more propped up like this keeps your airway from collapsing as badly and may be the edge you need.

I probably misspoke. I don't think there is any medical reason why you can't lay on your side, it is just uncomfortable.

[pnw218 14]

Judy,

I don't know of any reason why you wouldn't be allowed to sleep on your side, other than it might not be comfortable.

I was sleeping on my side by day 2 post-op, and used a pillow between my knees and a pillow along the length of my side as a cushion. I did lay on my right side - my drain was on the left.

Good Luck and happy planning!

[imagine.dream.inspire 0]

I was too scared to sleep on my side. I was afraid that it would affect the healing of my incisions. I slept on my back for a while and then tried to sleep on my side. That was a big mistake for me as it caused so much soreness and some pain the next day. I am almost 21 days out and I am now able to sleep on my side from time to time without discomfort.

[Snoop101 0]

Hi - I had my sleeve surgery last Wednesday. For the first night I slept on my back although propped up - the bed in the hospital could be adjusted. From the 2rd night could sleep on my left side because the right side was a bit tender where the drain had been. But from then on I've been able to sleep normally - even on my stomach, which is my preferred position.

So I think it depends on how you feel and how tender the incisions are.

Lyn

[lmmore 0]

I slept on my right side the first week. I don't have an easy chair, so I propped up pillows, so that I could sleep somewhat on an incline. It's hard getting comfortable the first few days.......but it goes by so fast.