How Long Can You Sleep at a Time for the First Couple of Months Post-Op?

[Khloé 89]

How long can you sleep at a time once you're discharged from the hospital? I know that probably sounds like a weird question, but I'm doing all that I can do to prevent blood clots. My doctor wants me up and walking around at least once every one to two hours, so I was wondering how long is it ok for me to sleep post-op for the first couple of months without getting up to walk around and get a little activity going?

[fyre_storm 1,412]

My doc said we can sleep all night and if we wake up to pee then walk for ten min then go back to bed.

[mark! 449]

I could only sleep for about 2-3 hours max the first week. I'd have to get up, pee, move around or do something. I slept a lot on the couch because I just couldn't get comfortable. I'm now sleeping at least 8 hours a night, just finished up my blood thinner shots the past few days as well.

[fletcherette 203]

I sleep for about 5hrs before I wake up sore and have to get up and move

[Molly3 495]

How long do you have to worry about blood clots after surgery?

[BigFatLoser 331]

I sleep on my sides, so I can usually sleep for about 4 hours before I have to get up to adjust the pain I feel in my hips. I do get up to pee in the middle of the night, but I'm not worried that sleeping through the night will cause a clot.

[amytug 996]

How long do you have to worry about blood clots after surgery?

From what I've read, I believe it was 4-6 weeks.

[Ballermom 803]

I think you should best try to follow your physicians advice. And I do agree with your physician walking and also coughing exercises using your incentive spirometer to prevent pneumonia.

Best of Luck

[Molly3 495]

THX, Amy!

[katsmeow 70]

I wasn't given any special rules about sleeping