How did you sleep?

[melbell2222 244]

I have been going to my gastric bypass support meetings and they told me you might want to sleep in a recliner. Did anyone not sleep in one? And do good getting out of bed? Should I buy a ton of pillows bc I don't own a recliner...

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[CHM 1,009]

Personally, I slept in my own bed from my first night home with no modifications to my sleeping arrangements required. I've seen many people say they can't sleep on their side for a while though. I, however, typically sleep on my side, hugging a second pillow, and this continued to suit me just fine after surgery. The extra pillow against my abdomen helped to support it while lying still. When sitting up, lying down, or changing positions, pressing it against my incisions helped brace me so I didn't strain myself (expert tip: bring a small pillow/cushion with you to the hospital for exactly this purpose).

Just take your time and be careful when getting in and out of bed.

[aelovelady 243]

I slept in my own bed, and used pillows. I didn't have any trouble.

[amysmara 16]

I slept in my own bed as well. Actually I didn't even get my pain meds filled because Tylenol was doing the trick. I took Tylenol PM at night and that really helped a lot with staying asleep and the pain. After 3 nights the pain was gone. Each day/night got better and I was off even the Tylenol by a week after surgery. You'll be ok in your bed. good luck!

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[James Marusek 5,244]

I slept in my own bed after surgery. But my bed is a Water bed. I do not recommend sleeping in a Water bed after surgery because when you try to get up out of bed it puts stress on your stitches and is very painful. Normal beds you can just roll off. But in a water bed you have to lift yourself off.

I found that several months after surgery as the fat disappeared from my knee joints, I could feel bone on bone contact on my knees. This was uncomfortable. I found that slipping a pillow between my legs helped with this problem.

[Cervidae 2,389]

I slept in a recliner for the first week or so. I think how heavy you are makes a huge difference. I was 387 the day of surgery and there is absolutely no way I would have been able to get in and out of bed without a ton of pain.

[stephwv 11]

My surgeon had me concerned about pneumonia and suggested I sleep on an incline the first couple of weeks. Forget that! I was so uncomfortable I couldn't sleep more than an hour at a time without my tailbone hurting. I've been sleeping on my side with pillows between my knees and propping my abdomen and I'm resting much better! I think it'll depend on you, and your body.

[SusieT 43]

I slept in a recliner the first night home from the hospital, only because my abdomen was so distended with gas. After that, I slept in our bed, on my side, with a smaller pillow supporting my abdomen. No issues with getting in or out. I did have trouble getting back to sleep after getting up to pee, but then my dad died 5 days post-op, so I think that had a lot to do with it. Doing better now, 3 1/2 weeks out.

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[melbell2222 244]

Oh goodness, I'm so sorry about your dad. Glad your doing better. I'll try to find something from now till its time

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