lapnicky 39 Posted February 17, 2014 When is it safe to sleep on your side? i was wondering when everyone was ready to sleep in their side? I'm one week post op and still can't be on my side for more than 15 minutes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magtart 603 Posted February 17, 2014 I was able to sleep on my side the first night home. It hurt to turn over on my side, but once i was there it was okay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HumanMerelyBeing 287 Posted February 17, 2014 Thanks for posting this...I'm 2 weeks post-op and still cannot comfortably sleep on my side (either one). I have been wondering the exact same thing. I am a major side sleeper and so staying on my back makes for a pretty crumby night's sleep. I'll be interested to see what others say who are further out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lulusmom 16 Posted February 17, 2014 I was able to sleep on my side without pain actually last night best sleep I had since I had surgery last Monday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sassy Pants1 186 Posted February 17, 2014 Fairly quickly, but it did hurt getting there for a week or so. I used pillows on either side of me. It gave me a soft place to lean. It really helped me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McButterpants 2,846 Posted February 17, 2014 I was able (and advised by the nurses in the hospital) to sleep on my side on the first night.. sleeping on my back was uncomfortable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acampbell1318 58 Posted February 17, 2014 I used pillows after about a week when I slept on my side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lsuchick4 54 Posted February 17, 2014 I used a pillow on either side of me to have a soft prop. I did that for about 4 nights, then had no issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
belunos 93 Posted February 17, 2014 I pretty much had to the first night.. I wasn't getting enough oxygen on my back (I assume from apnea). It was hard to get into that position, but boy was it worth it as I didn't have anyone waking me up and telling me to breathe! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
purplegerber 29 Posted February 17, 2014 Just saw this after I posted my question about sleeping on my stomach. Good luck, I still haven't a good nights sleep since I have been sleeved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NotSoTall 33 Posted February 17, 2014 When I asked in the hospital they said side sleeping would be okay, but try to do that with a drain and IV. Not successful. Once home and not hooked up I've been able to side sleep each night, but do hug onto a king size pillow. The only discomfort is when shifting from side to side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I love me 1 Posted February 17, 2014 I was able to on the 1st night! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KayleeC14 159 Posted February 17, 2014 When I had surgery I was only comfortable on my side the night after surgery as well. I invested in a body pillow when I got home because I also sleep on my belly and the body pillow helps a lot to make it comfy and also get a better nights sleep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newlysleeved 4 Posted February 18, 2014 My answer to that is when it's not pain full. I am 13 days post - op and I still can't turn over to my side I tried pillows, but it's just not going to happen for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiap82 239 Posted February 18, 2014 It took me 4 1/2 weeks to sleep on my side. I think it might also depend in whether you have a tethering stitch or not. I could not sleep on my side until the stitch popped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
