Side sleeper

[Satchel 42]

I hope this question isn't too corny, but I am a side sleeper. Is it harmful to sleep on your side early out of surgery?

[franken05 7]

I am too. I"ve been sleeping in the recliner because my stent hurts. I really want to sleep in bed but am afraid to. Anyone who knows please help.

[SleeveNZ 219]

Do whatever feels comfortable. If its painful then you shouldn't. I am a tummy sleeper. I was sleeping on my stomach 3 days post op.

[lilbearzmom 584]

As soon as you feel comfortable, you can. It won't feel comfortable at first, but a few days post-surgery you should be good!

[cataro 39]

I would begin the night on my back, then wake up on my side with a sore tummy. I found putting a not too firm pillow on the side then sort of rolling on top of it really helped the soreness. I tried to get the pillow so that it was just under my tummy, not my side. I also found sleeping on my right side was much more comfortable. Hope this helps.

[abetterme4.2 268]

I am a side sleeper and I just put a pillow close to my tummy. It works for me.

[ShrinkyDinkMe22 376]

i was sleeping on my side in the hospital. i just tucked a pillow under my tummy to help ease any pain. but i didnt really have any pain post op. only had one incision. but i would say as soon as its comfy for you, go for it

[mommybo 71]

yep, i wasn't able to the first few days but now i have a body pillow that i put just under my tummy and then in between my legs! comfortable!!

[Satchel 42]

I thought about using a pillow, as well. Thank you, all, for your quick responses.

[FAWife 65]

I actually used my pregnancy pillow (since I had my baby 7 months prior) it worked wonders!!!!