Getting Out Of Bed

[Moms3boys 17]

Hi I came home yesterday from my June 8 procedure and I am doing ok, except for getting out of bed. Every time I get up I feel as if I am ripping myself a new stomach...I know it hurts more as my meds fade, but any advice for getting in and out of bed? Thanks in advance!

[raven8888 86]

I had to roll to my side first and slowly push myself up using only my arms and not my stomach. A couple times I remember just kind of rolling off the bed until my feet were down, then start to stand up. It will get better.

[notime 340]

I remember keeping my right leg straight and carefully doing the climbing out with my left leg.

[kimmy*custis 276]

I was like Raven, roll on my side and use my arms to get up. It was only for the first few days so hang in there!

[RawrrAshleex3 137]

I sleep propped up a little with pillows and grab under my knees, push back, and straighten my legs to rock myself into a sitting position. I'm strange though lol

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

Start using your legs to scoot yourself around. It is a lot less painful on your tummy.

[SallyInCincinnati 18]

I swear it gets better! I was sleeved 6/4. I had the same thought of "OH CRAP!" when getting in and out of bed. All of a sudden today (1 week post-op) there is zero pain. I'm amazed and grateful that i am healing well. Now if only I can sleep on my tummy......:-)

[Kiki Green 20]

Im still sleeping propped up so I don't have as far to lean forward in the morning. It gets easier everyday (6 days out). Can't wait to be able to bend over though, that's my vice right now!

[RawrrAshleex3 137]

My bending overs... Pliés!!! Or "sweeeetieeeee??" lol

[Shilo30 16]

Exhale as you get up!! My nurse told me that when I was in for surgery. Totally helps and I still use it since I still have some pain.

[Moms3boys 17]

thanks for all the advice! It has been getting better day by day! Hopefully just a few more!

[toibunny 12]

I slept in an upright position for a few weeks. We have a huge bed so i got in knee first (still do) and then poistioned myself with my 4 king size pillows...slept like a baby!!