Am I Allowed To Sleep In A Bed?

[carriecat 12]

I was sleeved 3 days ago. Feeling great. Except, I can't sleep anymore on the couch. I've been sleeping in a sitting position, and not getting much sleep. I haven't tried lying on the couch or the bed (I'm a side sleeper). I thought I either read or someone told me that I'm not allowed to sleep on my sides, which is how I sleep. Is there a rule on this? I don't have a recliner. I just want to be horizontal!

Thanks!

[cookies 56]

I think you can sleep however you like as soon as you feel comfortable. It was a good week before I tried sleeping in a bed, though. Moving around and getting into/from the side position was not comfortable at all. I slept in a recliner.

[Newfoundlove 95]

I slept in a bed from night one, I just propped myself up the first couple of nights. I also used a small, firm pillow to hold against my stomach when getting in and out of bed for the first week or so. But, I was able to sleep on my left side after the third night. Couldn't move to my right side until a week or so later as that stomach muscle was a killer.

[rodswife 155]

I laid in a bed, on my side the moment I got out of recovery and taken to my room. sleeping in a bed was never an issue.

[RawrrAshleex3 137]

Slept in a recliner the first week and a half. Some nights I still end out on it. I'm usually a right side sleeper, and still can't 3 weeks out. I sleep in bed mostly now though, but on my back propped up with 4-5 pillows.

[emily_0192010 168]

As my surgeon says to all of my questions "if it hurts, don't do it" lol! I slept on my bed from night one home I had no problems. I even slept on my side (with a pillow). I think if you feel up to it, then why not give it a go?

[VACookey 111]

I couldn't sleep on my side for a long time because it felt like my belly button incision was ripping. And the first week I slept in the recliner because I had horrid acid reflux. But then I made it to the bed and put a big bean bag behind me. Once I got uncomfortable, I'd move it and sleep flat for a few hours. Then that became uncomfortable and I put the bean bag back. This went on for about 3 weeks until I could sleep flat without discomfort.

So to make a long story short (too late!) take it easy and do what's the most comfortable for you.

[carriecat 12]

Thanks so much! I'm exhausted! I didn't know if I would hurt or 'break' anything. LOL. Good nite group!!

[fluffylibra30 323]

I slept on my side when I came home, I had a drain so I just slept on my left side, when I rolled over in my sleep my drain let me know immediately! Just do what feels most comfortable. You need your sleep.

[Amytequilahouse 184]

I'm on the couch surgery on Monday june 4th and I'm exhausted I can't sleep. I tend to sleep on the left side till I fall asleep n roll over on belly not seeing that happen to soon. I'm gna give my bed a try tomorrow hopefully it will feel ok

[Jack Fabulous 35]

I slept in bed from day one. I just had to sleep on my back until I was comfortable enough to roll over.

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[lml32937 65]

Really?? What doctor whould have told you you cannot sleep in a bed?? That's about the silliest thing Ive ever heard on this board... When you are in the hospital having surgery you are in a bed, when you are done with surgery you are in a bed.. why wouldnt you go home to a bed?? just sayin...