When Were You Able To Sleep On Your Tummy Again?

[Smoggy 152]

A question that I've been thinking about for all you post-op sleevers.

Can you remember when you were able to sleep on your tummy again after surgery?

I know everyone's healing process is unique, but I'm a stomach-sleeper and I'm hoping I'll be able to sleep on my back allright, but it would be nice to know approximately how long it will be before being able to lie on my tummy once again.

Thanks!

[clk 3,519]

For me it was a little while - somewhere around six weeks, I think. I did move to my side after just a few weeks but with a body pillow supporting my stomach. I can't really explain how it feels after surgery but it's not comfortable to lie on your side and certainly not your stomach for a while.

I learned how to sleep on my back, surprisingly. Now I'm mostly a back/side sleeper because of the brief period post op that I slept in a recliner. I was much more comfortable in the recliner than in the bed at first.

~Cheri

[Mews 37]

I didn't really have any stomach pain after the surgery so I was able to sleep on my stomach almost immediately. However, I'm more of a side/back sleeper anyways.