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I am using lots of pillows, day 3 here post op.. I do slowly but surely end up on my side, but it takes a lot to get there and then dont move. I cant wait to get home to my own bed though.. I will update then

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i slept on my back for two whole weeks and hated it.i found layina on a lower bed was easier.so last night was the first time i actually slept on my side.not where the main incision was though.it was hard to get up this morning but im glad i was able to give my back a rest

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i slept on my back for two whole weeks and hated it.i found layina on a lower bed was easier.so last night was the first time i actually slept on my side.not where the main incision was though.it was hard to get up this morning but im glad i was able to give my back a rest

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I will be 5 weeks post op tomorrow and I tried sleeping on my side after a week and a half, I turned over a little to far and popped a stitch inside by my belly button, I was in so much pain and it has taken me another 2 weeks to start feeling good again. I hate sleeping on my back but I think that is how I will be sleeping for the next six months, I'm not taking any chances!

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I stayed proped up on,a bad couch with pillows. A recliner would have been,better. The second night,i got in bed laid on my,side & was flanked by pillows. For like a couple months I had urges,to keep a pillow snugged on tummy for some odd reason.

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If your having trouble sleeping on your back but not ready for side or stomach, try putting a pillow behind (under) your knees. That works for me and I haven't gone back to side sleeping. Good luck!

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If your having trouble sleeping on your back but not ready for side or stomach, try putting a pillow behind (under) your knees. That works for me and I haven't gone back to side sleeping. Good luck!

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I am 4 weeks post op but for the first 2 weeks i could only sleep on my left side with a pilllow at my back and hugging another to my abdomen. Now i can sleep on either side, my back and my stomach.

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Today i am 11 days since my vertical gastric sleeve and I can only sleep in my back so afraid to sleep any other ways and in the sofa not laying flat all the way

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I was sleeved on the 17th also, I've been able to sleep on both sides with a body plllow tucked next to my belly, no problems, try Ia very soft pillow, hope that helps you!

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I was sleeved on the 17th also' date=' I've been able to sleep on both sides with a body plllow tucked next to my belly, no problems, try Ia very soft pillow, hope that helps you![/quote']

Thanks I am going to try

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I normally sleep on my stomach as well. I was sleeved on the 17th and I can't imagine sleeping on my tummy now. I've tried sleeping on my side but my tummy is way too sore. Unfortunately it is affecting my sleeping patterns so I'm forced to sleep on the couch. It helps but i can't wait for the soreness to go away. Waah!

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