sleeping on my side!

hello everyone, i am wondering is any of you able to sleep on your side?i have been sleeping on my back for 1 week now and am getting tried of it. i tried sleeping on my side but it is not comfortable at all. any ideas?- amanda

I finally graduated to my couch last night. The bed is a major NO. I need the support of couch's back to help me sleep. But it is tough. My ribs are really sore from sleeping on the couch. But I have had enough of my recliner...my back was killing me. I tried the couch Saturday night and got stuck. I had to wait for my husband to get up to get me off the couch. I got off the couch this morning by myself. Sorry, no ideas on making it better. I would love to hear any ideas also.

Amanda, The first week I stayed with my mom. She had a hospital bed. *think God*. Any way I had gotten to the point I had to try and sleep on my side so the first way I tried it was setting up a little at an angel, And my next step the next night was putting my berrie Bear that I got from this site kind of under my side just a little for support, and a pillow agianst my back side. the next time I used my bear again and I rolled a little bit more over on my side with the pillow wedged against my back and now I can sleep on my side it is a little uncomfortable, since I had to come home with a tube in my bellie. But as long a the pillow is against my back I do fine. Hope this helps Debbie Moya

I have been sleeping on my sides even in the hospital. I just cant sleep on my back. I think when we get our staples out it will be easier. The staples bug me. I just move very slowly to get in a comfortable position then I cover my belly with a pillow, kind of in a fetal position. Then I am comfortable.

hey seems like everyone that had this last week is answering these that is great i have slept in my chair. most of the time one night about three days after i got home i acually slept in my bed for three hours. that was an acomplishment i sleep on my side when i do lay down. i put a pillow behind my back... one under the front side.... and two under my head. that seems to be the only way i can do it.... and when i move..... i hold my belly cuz it takes thirty seconds longer to get around then the rest of my body... moaning the whole time i get to my back, sleep that way a few hours and go back to my side. it takes me a minute....... i done this last night (tuesday night) slept in the bed all night long and slept good.... im doing pretty good i guess im walkking normal feeling pretty normal can even sit with my legs crossed. i dont take pain pills unless i really really have to have one its been three days now.... good luck everyone God BLess

I found that if I put a pillow under my belly and behind my back that it was easier to sleep on my side. You might want to give that a try. I have always slept on my side, but have noticed that I sleep on my back more. I am just happy to be able to sleep in almost any position. - Karin

hey karin, thanks for the advice.- amanda

UM WHAT STAPLES I DIDNT KNOW WE HAD STAPLES THAT IS SOMETHING NEW CAN SOMEONE EXPLAIN

hey stephanie, as far as i know we don't have any staples, it must have just been his doctor.- amanda

Yes some Dr.'s use staples. Dr. Baker who did my surgery doesn't use staples. Thanks God because this tube is driving me crazy. You only get this prize if you have sleep apnea. Hugs Debbie