Stomach sleeper

[purplegerber 29]

I was sleeved last week and was wondering how long will it take before I can sleep on my stomach. I had a sleep study done before surgery and they said I had mild sleep apnea but didn't require a Cpap. Since I have been home I have not been sleeping well and have been waking up with headaches. I am going to see my pcp but was thinking it probably would take some time before I can get another sleep study done. So in the mean time I am sleeping on my side -back with a pillow and dreading sleeping. Any thoughts would be much appreciated.

[Ti in need of assistance 2]

It might take up to 3/4 weeks depending on how fast your incision heals. I too was tossing and turning when I first came home, try a soft pillow under you and see if that helps. Good luck!

[millergirl314 168]

Great question! I too am a tummy sleeper and have 6 days before my date, so that crossed my mind too.

[FitnFabfor2014 358]

Hi, I am I stomach sleeper too. I was able to sleep on my stomach after three weeks, although there was a little pain. I would prop pillows in front and behind me, but always ended up on my stomach. I am almost 6 weeks out and can sleep on my stomach with no pain at all. I couldn't wait for that time to come (which was at about 5 weeks). Congrats on your surgery!!

[AllisonKara 46]

This is a bit difficult to tell. It basically depends on how fast your incisions are healing. Four weeks at most, I'd say. After that, you should not feel much discomfort in sleeping on your stomach.

[purplegerber 29]

Thanks I can't wait and thank you all for the encouraging words I was an answer like never which I was worried about

[scootergirl 118]

Ask your doc. I can sleep a wink except on my stomach. I was very grouchy in the hospital post surgery 'cause I was laying on my back in the bed. I asked my surgeon on day 2 post surgery when I could roll over and try to sleep. He said "you can do it today but you might not enjoy it. It won't hurt my stitches but it may hurt like crazy". He was right that it was hard to roll over but I slept like a baby. I would check that your doctor gives the OK before trying it but I predict he will say "go for it". Sleep well and sweet dreams.