meg627 2 Posted April 23, 2016 I'm on day 12 and before the surgery I slept on my stomach since I haven't been able to because of the stitches how long till my stitches are healed enough for me to start sleeping on my stomach again Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KindaFamiliar 3,867 Posted April 23, 2016 Hi @@meg627 I found that I just naturally moved to my stomach once I was able to... It wasn't a conscious decision to do so... I just wen to sleep one night as 'normal' and woke up on my stomach... I'd say the GENERALLY, your own body is the best judge of that... If you fond yourself waking up on your stomach and you're in no pain or discomfort, have a crack at falling asleep that way... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valentina 2,642 Posted April 23, 2016 Pillows, pillows, pillows. Tuck them here, there, everywhere. I am a tummy sleeper too and pillows strategically places allowed me to continue doing so from day one. Good luck, fellow tummy sleeper! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FocusOnMeNow 599 Posted April 23, 2016 It took me several weeks to even be able to sleep on my side. Like 6-8 weeks if I recall. That's because it's very uncomfortable to feel your guts pressing against the stitches until you have time to heal. I'm 8 months out and when you are it will be a distant memory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kindle 8,667 Posted April 23, 2016 My incisions never bothered me but I was so swollen and bloated it wasn't comfortable to sleep on my stomach until about two weeks out. Had been sleeping on my side since the first night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cindyw41 761 Posted April 23, 2016 I got a body pillow and it really helped with the side/belly sleeping..,I still use it Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meg627 2 Posted April 23, 2016 Cindyw41 iv always used a body pillow it doesn't really help Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkypearly1908 16 Posted April 27, 2016 I felt your pain. Probably at two to 3 weeks out I could sleep on my stomach again. Even then my left side was still a little sore like I did too many crunches. Walking, stretching, and heating pad helped the soreness eventually go away. Best of Luck! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cinsault 3 Posted April 27, 2016 They were amazed at the hospital. They came in to check on me the one night I was there, and I was out cold on my stomach. Even my surgeon caught me sleeping on my stomach a few hours later. I've slept on my stomach every night since my surgery. The first few days were a touch sore, but no big deal. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barry W 336 Posted April 28, 2016 I'm on day 12 and before the surgery I slept on my stomach since I haven't been able to because of the stitches how long till my stitches are healed enough for me to start sleeping on my stomach again Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App For me I think that was roughly 3-4 weeks. At first I didn't even like to lay on my side. Then lying on my side became okay first, then short periods of laying on my belly and finally I didn't feel discomfort. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blondie 6388 83 Posted April 28, 2016 I think it all depends on each person. I'm a side sleeper because I have neck issues. I use to love sleeping on my stomach, so now I'm a pillow tucker. I just like some pressure on my stomach. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ttnurse 26 Posted April 28, 2016 My surgery is May 18 and I told my boss I would be back on May 24 ..is that enough down time. I have a desk job Sent from my Nexus 5 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meg627 2 Posted April 28, 2016 My surgery is May 18 and I told my boss I would be back on May 24 ..is that enough down time. I have a desk job Sent from my Nexus 5 using the BariatricPal App Ttnurse it might be if you just have a dest job it depends on how you feel I personally would wait longer I took 6 weeks off but I work with autistic children and they can get violent Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blondie 6388 83 Posted April 28, 2016 It all depends on you, I needed meds a little longer so I needed sleep. You may be fine. Every heals differently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
