post op sleeping problem

jenuse · June 13, 2007

I have had my band a week now. :clap2: Things seems to be fine other than sleep. How long was it before some of you could sleep normal in a bed? When I try I can't get back up or there is a bad pulling pain in my port area or if I lay on my left side it feels like someone has their fingers under my left ribs.:tired

liberattor · June 13, 2007

Many like sleeping in a recliner. My bed is high off the ground, and that seems to help. The first week it was a bit difficult pulling myself upright. I tried to roll over to the right and then push myself up. I'm two weeks out.

insubordination · June 13, 2007

Do you sleep alone? I slept fine from the first night (except occasionally waking up because the pain meds had worn off). On the back is the only way I've been able to sleep and I encouraged myself to stay there by putting a pillow on either side. I also had a heat pack and many, many pillows under my upperback and head to prop me up a bit.