side sleeper?

[Tranquility 0]

I am 2 weeks out and so tired sleeping on my back, it is sometimes sore in the morning. I usually sleep back, side, back, other side, etc. (toss and turn)

Last night, I went to bed on my back and woke myself up this morning when I turned onto my side. I woke up feeling like my innards were on fire, like all that 'stuff' in there was being pushed to the side. Did I damage something?

Do you sleep on your side? Is it OK to sleep on your side?

Is it too soon to sleep on my side???

[Dawnmg 0]

Hi,

I am actually only 8 days out (banded on 7/27) and I have been side sleeping for two days now. I have never been able to sleep on my back and I hated it and ended up in a recliner the first few days. I also love to sleep on my stomach and was not sure if I would ever get back to that. What I found that actually helped though is to put a pillow under your stomach when sleeping on your side to sort of raise your stomach a bit and give it support if that makes sense. Kind of like those body pillows you can get. I do get nauseas if I sleep on my left side if I drank anything right before bed. Good Luck I hope you can find a comfortable position and get some sleep.

[Jodi_620 37]

I couldn't, not that early; I could only sleep propped up for at least two weeks. I was not able to sleep in bed so soon because it was too painful to lift myself back up.

It is unlikely that you damaged anything, not by simply lying down. All of the healing, tender tissue and muscle was simply shifted one way for a while then you moved and it shifted back causing pain. You are going to have that for a while.

It is okay to sleep however you want as soon as you want, how you sleep is more about comfort.

[bambam 0]

I'm a side sleeper - can't sleep on my back. I slept on my side immediately after surgery. I did find putting a thin pillow across my stomach helped, especially cushioning the portal incision. I rolled with it from side to side at night, pressing against it really helped me turn over.

When I was in the hospital I asked the nurse if sleeping on my side would hurt anything and she said no.

Edited August 4, 2009 by bambam

[merpete 0]

I have been sleeping on my right side after the 1st night. I am now 6 days out. I sleep thru the night with no problem. I can't lay on my left side, I think that is where the port is.

Good luck

[bestbette 0]

I was able to sleep on my side about a week after surgery, but only my right side, never my left (to this day). I also agree with the person who said to try to prop a pillow up under your stomach, it really helps.

[NikkiReyes 1]

I slept in bed the first night and thought I was going to die, but was so conked out by pain meds it really didn't matter....lol The second night I slept on the couch and continued to do that for about 4 nights. It was so much easier because you can't move awhole lot. After the 5 nights I was able to sleep back in bed on my stomach. I was just easy when I first layed down so it wouldn't hurt. I could NOT sleep on my left side for about 2 weeks, so I would just use a king size pillow and put it slightly under me behind my back, helped alot with the side sleeping.< /p>

[MustLooseIt 0]

I can not sleep on my left side! I can't even lay that way for very long. I miss sleeping on my stomach! I had to sleep on my back for a couple weeks. It was really hard for me. I now sleep on my right side with a pillow around my port site (this is a life saver for those who just had surgery). I used my little pillow all the time to get up and down. Really helped with pain. I also sleep with a pillow between my knees I don't know why but it helps me sleep like a rock. Hang in there it gets better:smile2:.

[ParrotheadCathy 0]

I always sleep on my left side (the side my port is on) and I've slept on my left side every night including the day of surgery.

[NJMOMof2 17]

I was banded 6 days ago and have been sleeping on my side. My doctor placed my port in the center of my stomach below my sternum. After reading many of the same posts, I am so glad he did so. I have no port pain and can sleep whatever position I want (side or back).

Good Luck and hope the pain subsides!

[Rutiglius 0]

I am a side sleeper. I found that hugging a pillow to my side kept the pressure off my tummy. After a few nights, I didn't need it anymore.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

I slept on my left side (the one with the port) the first night and on my stomach (my norm) from night #2 on.

I felt like the longer I delayed it, the more stiff I'd be, and more likely to form adhesions. I was a little stiff the first day or two, but I wanted a good night's sleep.

Plus actually the pressure is good to stop bleeding.

[meikobobo 0]

I was similiar to Rutiglius and used a pillow on my side squezzed really tight and it was fine but everytime I would change sides I would have to take pillow with me. I still have to use it every now and then especially if I have been doing a lot of exercise. Anyone else have that problem

[greytz 4]

I have always slept on my side in the fetal position. I toss and turn alot and go from side to side. I have never had a problem with it from the first night. Hopefully, you can find a comfortable spot.

[darksyd1809 0]

Hey there, Im 7 days post op from Sydney Australia, from day one I could only sleep on my right side and my back, If I slept on my left side where the port is its way too uncomfortable for me even now. So I hope it gets better because I love sleeping on my tummy!!!