Sleeping On Stomach

[mamitalosingit 20]

Hi everyone,

I'm two days post op and am now at home finally. In the hospital I was always forced to lay on my back because I was hooked up to so many things but now that I am home, I want to sleep on my side or even my stomach. Anybody out there have experience with that and how long you waited?

Thanks!

[robynluevano 85]

I was sleeved 9/4 & it still hurts to lay on my left side. Very much so! I can do it, just not all the way on my left side. I'm sort of leaning back. Haven't tried my stomach though, I don't sleep on it usually.

Robyn

[suepeeps 230]

I had a hard time laying flat for a few days. I slept in the recliner for a few days. Then I slept in the bed on my side. I am not a back sleeper either. I had no trouble on my side.

[PdxMan 4,292]

My wife made an embankment of pillows in bed for me. Slept and relaxed there. I couldn't imagine sleeping on my side or stomach early out. I am a 3/4 side to stomach sleeper, so it was a little odd for me. Couple weeks post op and I was back to sleeping that way.

[LibbyLou 59]

Slept on my side since i came home, have to change sides frequently though and kind of try not to put too much pressure on it.

[sexyme 24]

I slept on my side once I came home from the hospital... And then started to sleep on my stomach the next day... I would say try it and if it hurt then it is to soon if not then your good to go

[MarKing15 28]

Yesterday was day 6 and I was comfortable on either side. YMMV.

[incontrol(almost) 14]

within an hour of coming home i went to sleep on my stomach. was very careful when adjusting and although was painful at first, it was the only way i could get "good" sleep.

[mamitalosingit 20]

Thanks everyone. Guess I will try the sides tonight and see how they are and maybe try the tummy a few days later. Appreciate the feedback!!

[gettinMeBack 380]

I slept on my side right after my surgery. But like stated previously I had to move frequently to be comfortable. Now 3 weeks later I still feel just a little discomfort when tryin to lay or sleep on my stomach although my incisions have healed beautifully

[flipflop 28]

I was able to sleep on my stomach by week two.

[DivaSleeva 17]

What about your back?

[DivaSleeva 17]

My back hurts when I'm in bed. I am 8 days out and my lower back just won't give me a break. Any suggestions?

[CNTWT2BMINIME 78]

I was able to sleep on my side and stomach

[CNTWT2BMINIME 78]

I was able to sleep on my side and stomach

....oops. Side and stomach by day five.