Can't sleep on back any longer!

Hello all, Just wondered if you are still trying to sleep on your back? I woke up last night and found I was on my side, didnt hurt too much, and I slept great. Is there a medical reason I should be staying on my back? What are you doing? Thanks, Rebecca

I am 11 days post-op, I came home from the hospital sick of being on my back. I just can not sleep that way. It was not long until I was sleeping on my side, no one said I couldn't and it was not uncomfortable. A couple of time the last two nights I have woke up to find myself laying on my stomach! Now I am sure this is not a good idea and I immediately rolled over. Did your Dr. tell you not to sleep on your side?

I know I am so sick of sleeping on my back. I've started to lay on my side and put pillows beside me because my belly kind of shifts, if you know what I mean. And also my back is killing me!! Does anybody elses? It has been hurting for over a week. And my back has never hurt so bad during the day! Not even when I had two c-sections and was laying on my back too. So I don't know what the deal is. I sleep all night and have no problem but I wake up so tired and sore. I am ready to sleep on my tummy again!!!! Kristina

Hey, thanks everyone - glad I am not the only one!!!! My doctor didnt advise either way, but I kept reading in all the books I have about sleeping on your back. I propped myself up just like you did Kristina! I am feeling great today, and I hope all of you are too! Thanks again, Rebecca

HEY REBECCA, IF YOU'RE NOT A BACK SLEEPER LIKE ME DON'T WORRY. THERE'S NO MEDICAL REASON THAT SAYS YOU HAVE TO SLEEP ON YOUR BACK. I SLEPT ON MY BACK FOR THE FIRST WEEK OUT, ONLY BECAUSE IT WAS THE MOST COMFORTABLE POSITION W/ THE DRAIN IN MY LEFT SIDE. AFTER THE DRAIN WAS REMOVED I STARTED SLEEPING ON MY LT. SIDE AGAIN. NOW AT 2 MONTHS OUT, I SLEEP IN WHAT EVER POSITION I WANT. HOPE THIS HELP, DONNA, SFY

I'm two-weeks post op lap RNY. I have been trying to move to my side, but yeouch! It still hurts. I'm getting to the point where I can nap with my belly band on for a while on my right side. The left is still too painful. I've been sleeping in the recliner since I got home from the surg.

Rebecca, I had my surgery (open RNY) on 12/15/06 and I was also miserable on my back. When I came home, 3 days post-op, I just went ahead and slept on my side and stomach with a pillow under me and I was fine. They told me there were no restrictions regarding sleeping position. Sleeping was even easier after the staples came out. Good luck to you. I am having a hard time drinking enough water. Anyone else with this problem, or any good solutions? I seem to completely forget about eating or drinking. Thanks, and good luck Rebecca, April

Hi April! I'm a few days post op and I keep forgetting my water,too. I had my husband go to the grocery store and buy a case of water bottles, and I put out 4 or 5 on my kitchen counter each day - that's the only thing I can think of for now, since I'm still kind of dopey...good luck! Angela

Thanks Angela, I guess it's just something we have to get used to. I hope you continue to progress well. A few days after my surgery I thought--What did I do?. Now, I have lost about 30 pounds already and I am feeling much stronger and am glad I did it. Take Care, April

Rebecca, I felt the same way. I decided to prop a pillow on my side and sleep. I slept like a baby the first night. The second night, I did the same thing. However, the morning of the second night I had pain by my larger incision. I hadn't taken any pain medication after being dismissed from the hospital but took some Tylenol for this pain. Because of that, I am going to try and sleep on my back tonight, but will see. My doctor did not say anything to me about how I could or could not sleep. I would try it, but take it easy! TH