When will I be able to sleep on my side and/or tummy?

[slim2be 0]

Hi All!

I'm 5 days post-op and wondering when people were able to sleep on their side or tummy? I'm having trouble getting a good nights sleep only being able to sleep on my back because I usually sleep on my side and then tummy.

Lisa :tt1:

Edited July 7, 2008 by slim2be

[armywife4life 0]

It was around night 8 and 9 for me...good luck stay tough time will pass

[2GoodDogs 6]

I was banded last Thursday, not a problem sleeping on my side - either one, but my port is on the right. I use a pillow under my tummy.

[U_go_gurl68 0]

I was banded on June 30th and I know what you mean about not getting comfortable enough to get a good night's sleep. I have been doing better, but I am use to sleeping on my tummy mostly.

I have been using pillows to support me from putting too much pressure on my incisions and so I am able to sleep better on either side and somewhat on my stomach if I position the pillows just right. But it makes turning a little harder and I don't like the way it feels when that port incision get tugged on.

So, like you, I can't wait to be able to sleep on my stomach again.

Good luck.

Stephanie

[ImaGoofball 0]

I was able to finally sleep on my stomach about 7-8 days. It was HEAVENLY!

[maguirre67 0]

i slept on my right side after day 3 and last night day 6 i was able to sleep on my left side without it hurting

[slim2be 0]

Thank you all for the encouragement.....I know a good nights sleep is just around the corner. Good luck to you all!

Lisa :biggrin:

[Mrs J.J 2]

Last night was the first time I was able to really fall asleep my normal way, on my left side, where my port happens to be. I am so happy this has finally happened. 8 days after surgery.

[shark23 11]

First 2 nights I fell asleep on my right side, kind of, with a body pillow supporting my left side - made me feel like I was on my stomach. On the third night, I started out that way but woke up flat on my stomach with my port area pressed into the mattress. I had some pain when I moved but not too much. I have been sleeping on my stomach every night since then. It's tender, but once I get settled, it hasn't bothered me at all. I've slept on my stomach my whole life and I did this even with a full incision hysterectomy, so I was pretty sure I wouldn't be able to sleep any other way.

The body pillow did help though....

[SeattleSweetie 5]

I was about 10 days or so out from surgery when I could finally sleep comfortably on my side.

[Redhead1 0]

Hi,

I had my band on 6-30-08. I slept in recliner for 1st 6-7nights. Then went to my bed. I usually only sleep on sides, but have a big pillow to support my incsion areas. I feel really good to day. Had my first green Beans for lunch with my cottage cheese. Woo, I will start a few more foods to chew this weekend, I'm going slow, cuz I really don't want any problems. I'm still drinking my Protein shakes.

Good LUck

Redhead

[lalaredd 0]

I am 2 days post op, and I am a stomach sleeper. I have been sleeping on my right side with a lil soft pillow on my right side since surgery and it doesn't bother me.

[MarylandMommy 0]

I am now 3 days post op and have been sleeping on my side with a pillow in front of my since the first night. Sleeping on my left side is more comfortable than the right side....

[Blaze21 5]

I'm 4 days post op and have been able to sleep on my stomach and sides the past few nights. I haven't slept well though

[allana 0]

I was banded on 6/10/08, and I still can not sleep on my tummy. I've always been a belly sleeper, and even laying on my side proped up with pillows has been too painful for me.