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I was able to sleep on my side the first night, but I also wore a Spanx type cami that gave my tummy support. Don't be surprised when the inside of your knees start aching from laying on each other as you lose the weight. I was so confused about this weird pain on the inside of my knees, then realized...they had never touched when I was heavier, now they do!!!

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Slept on my side almost all night last night at one week out, with a little help of my xanax...

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It took me about two weeks before I was able to sleep in my bed, and on my side (I put a pillow under my tummy as well --I tried to sleep in my bed the first night, and couldn't). I slept on my sofa with an ottoman to prop my feet up, and I was able to lean slightly over to the side.

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I'm another side sleeper. Woke up in recovery on my back. It really hurt and was soooo uncomfortable. Flipped onto my side... instant relief.

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OMG! I was just thinking about this as I laid on my side hugging my pillow last night. My surgery is Friday and I kept waking up with the thought of how long it would be. Love the suggestions!

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I slept in a recliner for the first 3 weeks and then moved back to bed. I am a side sleeper and that seemed to be the right time for me. I had some aches and pains (hips & back) sleeping on my side at first from the weight loss too. It eventually goes away.

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