Couldn't sleep first night home post op any suggestions?

Surgery went very well. Last night was my first night home. I could not lay down. I had to sleep sitting up due to pain. Anyone else have this issue? How quick does it pass? Thanks....Steve

I had the same issue. It passed after the first week or 10 days at home. I slept sitting up the first couple of nights then switched to laying in bed except I propped my legs up on a wedge pillow (basically sitting position, laying on your back). This helped to redistribute the weight and I was able to sleep.

I am still sleeping on the recliner. I have heard some people do that for a few months. I can't wait to be able to sink into my nice soft bed,

I had this issue too the first week I was home. I slept on the couch the first night home, then I tried my bed...both mistakes. Finally I went to my parents house and slept on their recliner and got the rest I needed. Now, I am able to comfortably sleep in my own bed.

Hey Steve, We all know the powers of a good sleep! So let's see if I can shed some light. I had a really hard time with pain when I got home, so I made a mountain of pillows on my bed, so that I could lay back but still be in a sitting postion. I too put a pillow up and under my legs. That made a huge difference. I am still sleeping sitting up against my mountain of pillows and gradually I have been making some strides in being able to sleep on my side. Though on my right side only - with a blanket tucked under my side to keep the skin from pulling and hurting my incisions. I also have pillows on the sides so that I can rest my arms at a more comfortable height beings how I am sitting reclined. I hope this is of some help to you ... and wish you sweet dreams Monique

Thanks for all the suggestions. Last night I used 7 pillows and a neck pillow. I slept sitting up very comfortably. Thanks again!!! Sleep is a wonderful thing.