Side sleeping

Linz84
on 5/27/15 3:47 am

I am one week & a day post-op. When will I be able to sleep on either one of my sides again?  That's my preferred way to sleep but I've been having to sleep on my back since surgery. 

sds0029
on 5/27/15 4:26 am
VSG on 01/19/15 with

That is a question for your surgeon.  If you aren't scheduled for a post op just give them a call.  

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MissNexxie
on 5/27/15 6:24 am
VSG on 04/30/14

I think I was side sleeping by about 2 weeks out but you have to listen to your body. If it hurts to do it or even lie halfway on your side then hold off. I slept on my right side long before the left.

Surgery: April 30, 2014: HW: 288 SW: 250 Achieved Goal 149 lbs: April 8, 2015 CW: 158 lbs (working on losing 65 lb regain as of June 1, 2021. Weight was at 215 lbs). Fighting every darn day!

Kellyrob
on 5/27/15 6:46 am
VSG on 04/20/15

It took me over 2weeks before I could sleep on my left. My right side hurt the worst and was longer till I could sleep on that side. I was almost a month till I could sleep on my stomach and even now I am not always comfortable like I use to be. I read on here to support your stomach with pillows,it took some trial and error but I found what worked with me. Good luck and hope it gets better soon. 

J Connel
on 5/27/15 7:24 am
VSG on 04/13/15

My surgeon said I could do it when I felt comfortable. It took about 2-3 weeks post-op to tolerate it.

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Beverly H.
on 5/27/15 8:07 am
VSG on 05/20/15

I'm one week post op today and I have been able to sleep comfortably on my side the last two nights. I think it just depends on when it becomes comfortable for you. 

    

    

        
Gwen M.
on 5/27/15 11:23 am
VSG on 03/13/14

I was able to after a few weeks.  I'm a side sleeper too and one morning I woke up, realized I was on my side with no pain, and cheered :)

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
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Tauret
on 5/27/15 3:47 pm

Try putting a pillow between your legs and/or under your belly. This helps me sleep on my side without ridiculous pain resulting at my main incision site. 

5'9 HW 275 (BMI 40.6) SW (5/19/15) 253 CW 235 (BMI 34.8)

    

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