kyw78 1 Posted April 16, 2015 I was sleeved yesterday and I slept on my back last night. I sleep better on my side but I don't know if that's a good position to sleep in right now. Any suggestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathy812 794 Posted April 16, 2015 I was told to sleep on my back for the first week & on my side as tolerated after that. Trust me, it's pretty uncomfortable sleeping on your side. I'm a side sleeper as well, took some getting used to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liannatx 897 Posted April 16, 2015 I am a side or twisted side/stomach sleeper too. I propped 2 pillows under my head, one on each side of my body.. and rested my arms on those like an armchair LOL. I actually slept very good that way for a few nights, I called it my nest. After about a week I was able to put a pillow against my stomach and sleep on my side again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyw78 1 Posted April 16, 2015 Thanks for the advice, I really appreciate it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blondiebabs 214 Posted April 16, 2015 I can't sleep flat on my back, it's painful for me, so I normally sleep on my side but every time I tried it felt like my guts were falling out or something. So luckily I have a couch with recliners built in it and was able to sleep in a recliner for the first 3 weeks until I felt like I could lay on my side again. When I was finally able to lay on my side I had to spend the first couple of weeks holding one of those long round neck pillows against my abdomen while I slept and it really helped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AvaFern 3,516 Posted April 16, 2015 I also usually sleep on my stomach or my side and it felt like I was ripping something whenever I tried to sleep on my side for the first 1-2 weeks. A week or two of sleeping on my back though is something I didn't even remember until I read your post, and if you ever get any plastics procedures done, sleeping on your back is required for a good portion of them and the pain of not doing so is exponentially worse. You kinda get used to it. If you're really uncomfortable on you're back, consider a recliner or really prop yourself up with pillows. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris39 2 Posted April 16, 2015 I was never told which way to sleep. I found being on my back was the best and on my right side pretty good . As for my left side that's where the drain was inserted so not the most comfortable. It's been 2 weeks and I can sleep on any side now without any major discomfort Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EJS 6 Posted April 16, 2015 I'm day 2 after surgery & I find that I sleep well with 3 pillows in an A shape for my head & top part of body & a pillow under my tummy & behind my back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aranks 94 Posted April 16, 2015 I cocooned with pillows! I'm one of those sleepers whose hips lie flat and torso is rotated. I just surrounded myself with pillows and placed one under my side/gut so there wasn't as much pressure and it still felt like I was sleeping how I normally would. After about a week I was able to sleep fine how ever which way I pleased, but still liked to be cozied up with all my pillows! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjnorris 103 Posted April 18, 2015 I was told to sleep however you are comfortable. Took awhile before I was comfortable on my right side and stomach. You won't hurt your sleeve. It may just not be very comfortable. But it does get better as you heal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
