When are most able to sleep back in bed?

I am 2 1/2 weeks post op, and my back is really beginning to bother me sleeping in the recliner. When were most of you able to get back to your regular sleeping positions? I normally sleep on my side, but that is still a little uncomfortable for me.

Kelly, It is hard to get back to normal after surgery but it does get better. One idea I used was to put a pillow and gently roll over so that it proped up my belly. It did work for me. Good luck. Keep the positive thoughts flowing.

Kelly, I slept on the couch for about 3 mights after Icame home and by the end of the week I was wakin up on my side/stomach even a few times. Like the post before mine said....put a pillow next to you for support and that willmake a worldof difference. GOOD LUCK and CONGRATS!!!!!

Do most people need to sleep on a recliner after surgery?

I was banded 9/8 and slept in a chair for about two weeks. I still have trouble sleeping sometimes and bending over really hurts. Good luch

I was sleeping in bed at about 3 weeks. I used a body pillow when I was sleeping on my side. I now am back to sleeping on my belly.

I had lap and U slept in my bed the 1st night home with about 10 pillows.what are you having? Cindy

open RNY

My surgery was lap, and even in the hospital (with the aid of said body pillow) I was able to occasionally roll over on my side. By the time I got home 5 days later, I was quite comfortable in my own bed with the occasional "rude awaking" if I flipped over in my sleep.

We have a soft side water bed and I slept in bed the first night I was home, and it felt great. Lap RNY 10/29/02. Try laying on your side with a pillow under your belly, and one behind your back. That seemed to take the strain off my back and stomach, as I am a side, sleeper, too. Sue