Did you have trouble laying flat after surgery?

[lucky8mb1 167]

I slept somewhat elevated in my hospital bed last night, so it wasn't an issue. When I got home today I wanted to take a nap and tried to lay in my bed. Even with extra pillows, it was not going well.

When were you able to lay flat on your bed after surgery?

Thanks!

[Squisha 99]

It took me about a week till I was able to sleep in my bed. I slept sitting up on my couch, and know a few people who slept in recliners. It took another week till i was able to go back to sleeping on my side.

[softwsolu1 8]

3.5 weeks post and I'm still sleeping on the couch. Sleeping on my back was OK after a week or so, except that when I woke my abdominal muscles were often very sore, and I had bad stomach acid.

I'm going to try the bed again soon, but for now, I'm still reclined.

[*susan* 1,709]

I slept in a recliner for the first week. sleeping any other way was uncomfortable and impossible.

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[DeeDeeG 1]

It took me 2 or 3 weeks to lay flat. Laying down made me feel like i was drowning. However every couple of day i could lay a bit lower. 5 weeks out and back to normal. Good luck!

[suepeeps 230]

I was most comfortable in my recliner for 2-3 nights. Then did fine in bed.