I had my surgery on 2/23/11.....they say the first week is the hardest and I can say beyond a shadow of doubt that has totally been true for me...just staying positive and hoping things will start to look up...good luck to everyone,

Shannon

Good luck on your surgery on monday!!!!

I am not a back sleeper either, but while in the hospital I did not have a problem sleeping on my back. I guess the drugs helped with that. Also keeping myself elevated helped keep me on my back. My surgery was on 2/15 and I was released from the hospital on 2/17. The first night home, I managed to sleep on my back also, but didn't sleep as well as I would have liked. I decided on Friday to use the binder that I was provided when I left the hospital. I can tell you that it has been a wonderful item. I wore the binder yesterday all day including while napping and sleeping last night. I was able to lay on my right side without any problems. I did keep an extra pillow that I hugged while sleeping, but I slept so good last night. I will definitely be using the binder a little longer until I don't feel like my insides are falling out. I hope that everyone can get some sleep when they come home. Don't be embarassed to use the binder, it will help you especially being a side sleeper. I think sleeping on my stomach will be out of the question for a while. Good Luck to everyone

Time will fly by and before you know it, you too will be on the loosing side of things. My surgery was just 9 days ago and I'm starting to get things back in order. You will do great! My surgery was a breeze just always remember: That plastic thing the give you to blow through with the little blue ball thingie? It is your best friend.

Good luck and my thoughts and prayers are with you,
Shiela

OMG!  I started the dreadful diet Monday.  No chocolate for me.  I think I am having withdrawal headaches.  LOL!