Still sleeping in recliner?

Is anyone still sleeping in their recliner? I feel like I'm never going to sleep in my bed again! I know that I am healing slower than most people (I had open RNY and my GI tube site is healing sloooow) but sheesh! I was just wondering if there is anyone else out there. Tina

So sorry about your slow healing. I hope you heal fast, once you do, you'll be surprised how easy it is to sleep and how awesome you feel. The only time I know I've had something done is when I go to eat. I couldn't sleep in my recliner for awhile after surgery, only my bed.

Tina- I am not in the recliner every night. However, I do find it the most comfortable place in my house. I can't wait until I can sleep on my side. It doesn't hurt when I lay on my side. But when I wake up I feel achy. So I have been dying to do it- but avoiding it mostly because I am afraid I am doing some damage on the inside stitches. Does anyone know when it should be "safe" to sleep on my side again? I hope your in your own bed soon! Linda

Linda, Iread your post and you asked a question about sleeping on your side, why? Did your doctor tell you that you could'nt? Mine never said anything like that to me. I've been sleeping on my side since surgery, 7-6-2005 and have been feeling and doing great. Let me know ok, you have me curious now. By the way I'm down 42lbs and I can see it for myself and it feels so good. When was your surgery? Cheri

Yes, My Doctor said early on sleeping on your side could be bad for your internal stitches. Also, honestly, it hurt! It feels weird after I lay on my side now. I don't know why..but I guess I assumed it was still not "great" to be sleeping on my side. My surgery was 7/26 (just over 3 weeks ago) Congrats on your 42 lbs! WOW! I have only lost 16 post op so far. But a total of 27 lbs. including pre-op diet. Linda

Hi Linda, I slept on my side pretty much as soon as I started sleeping in my bed. (About a week and some after surgery). Did your Dr. tell you not to, or is it your comfort level w/how you are feeling? I sleep on my side now (and have been since I started sleeping in bed) and, as far as I know, I haven't had any problems. Good luck! It's tough when you can't sleep how you want to! Take care, Lisa

Lisa- My Dr. told me not to sleep on my sides early on because it was bad for the internal stitches. However, I believe that is exactly how it was worded. So early on could have been the first few days, weeks or months. I don't know! I do feel "weird" after sleeping on my side. I have this funny pain in my right side. I guess I kind of figured that meant I "shouldn't" do it. I might call my Dr. though and ask him if it's O.K. to do now. Linda

I am sorry that things are going so slowly for you. I had lap rny. I don't even have a recliner, so it's a good thing I didn't need one Hoping your healing picks up quickly!!

Sorry, I had Lap RNY so prob won't be much help since you had open, but I was still in a recliner for a good week plus some. I *hated* not being able to sleep in my bed, though. I probably pushed my comfort level. Sometimes it still hurts, but not enough that I feel I'm damaging myself. Maybe prop yourself w/some pillows? Sorry hun, that sucks! I feel for you. Take care, Lisa (5'9") Lap RNY 7/19/05 360/345/296 (OMG, WOW!!!)/160

Me don't have a recliner, so I slept on my back for like two weeks. This week I have been on my side and stomach. I feel for ya honey, cuz it's so hard to sleep in a position your not accustomed to. You will heal, it's just your open RNY needs it's time to heal up. I will put your rest in my thoughts and prayers.