? on sleeping after BR

I had a BR on May 6th.  The PS said no sleeping on sides/stomach for 3 weeks.  After that, I slept in my bed for 4 nights.  Nights 5/6 were miserable, so I went back to the couch.  After that, I have only been able to sleep in the bed about 2 times since!  When did most of you find that you were able to go back to sleeping in your bed full time?  on a regular basis?  When I do, I get really sore!  I am a big time side sleeper and I don't sleep well on my back so I am sure that is the problem.  I would rather sleep on the recliner couch than on my back in bed. 

Any input??  Any suggestions???

thanks!

Debbie

Hi Debbie, I am about 17 days out from my BR.  I have been sleeping in bed since day one but only on my back.  My PS told me I could sleep however I want, but it has been uncomfortable to sleep on my sides which is my preference.  I can just now lie for a short period on my side as long as I put a pillow under the upper arm.  Good luck, each day gets better for me.  Vicky

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Hi Vicky! I was wondering how you were doing? I was unable to pm you to check to see how you are. Hope things are well with you, your healing is going good and you are loving your results. Take care and pm me if you have time. I would love to hear from you!

I didn't have a reduction but a lift. I slept in my bed regularly after about two weeks but was not given restrictions on how to sleep...just whatever was comfortable. I am a stomach sleeper so it has been hard for me; I still, at 8 weeks post op, have not had a full nights' sleep! As a matter of fact, last night was the first night I was able to lie on my stomach and sleep, but only for a short time....then, it was back to the back/side/back/side rotation that I"ve been on. My hips are SO SORE!!

I say sleep where ever you sleep best and be patient; it will come. Good luck!