For the lbl peeps, how long until I can sleep comfortably on my side???

Laura in Texas
on 8/3/11 1:39 am

I'm 5 weeks out from lbl and bl. for those of you who had a lbl, how long was it until you could sleep comfortably on your side? I'm still sleeping in a reclined position, but hate sleeping on my back. I desperately want to be able to sleep on my side, but it is still uncomfortable to do so.

Just curious.....

Laura

Laura in Texas

53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)

RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis

brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco

"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."

Bertrand765
on 8/3/11 3:00 am

VSG on 12/08/09

I too am still on my back, and HATE IT! Was just wondering the same thing...hope someone can shed some light on this question?

Elle

(deactivated member)
on 8/3/11 3:39 am - Yorktown, VA

DS on 11/12/09

Laura, how are you sleeping on your back?!? I still can't lay on my back due to the butt augmentation....it feels like there are giant rocks on the top of my ass or something! It is slowly getting better.

I think I've been sleeping on my side for several weeks now (am 9 weeks out).....at least 2 or 3 weeks like a normal person. Before that I would sleep on my side, but with a TON of pillows so that my hips kind of floated in the air (laid on pillows with a gap at the hips) and was doing that maybe 4 weeks out?

Funny how we're so different.

Laura in Texas
on 8/3/11 4:21 am

RNY on 09/17/08

My butt augmentation does hurt, but I lie on a fluffy pillow and recline so the weight is distributed somewhat evenly along my backside.

I think i will try lying on my side with pillows propped under my waist and maybe between my knees. I think if I could actually get a good night's sleep, I will get my energy back more quickly!!

Laura

Laura in Texas

53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)

RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis

brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco

"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."

(deactivated member)
on 8/3/11 7:22 am - Yorktown, VA

DS on 11/12/09

Have you tried sleeping on your stomach yet? I could do this for short bursts around a month out and it slowly increased to where I sleep on it fine, now. I just had to lower myself (using my arms) slowly.

prek-3
on 8/3/11 4:55 am - Hollywood, FL

Lap Band on 10/01/07

Laura,
I would slide

alot while on my back, even with knees propped up. I am 3weeks and 2 days out. And since last friday I have been sleeping on my side, feels odd, but I am doing it. Make sure to lay on your side with a pillow under you to support your sides from the gap from the waist.
Just be prepared for that awkawardness initially.

Good Luck,
Prek3
Carmen

Nov 10,2009 I reached GOALL BYE BYE 130 POUNDS! It wasn't about the FOOD, it was about what was eating at YOU! Time for a Head adjustment! **July 2011 Plastic Surgery Lower Body Lift

Exercise is not a LUXURY!

Exercise is a NECESSITY

laurak712
on 8/3/11 9:00 am - New Braunfels, TX

VSG on 01/12/09

I slept on my side early out...like 2 to 3 weeks or so...but only partly. I propped myself like you prop a baby when they lie on their side so they won't roll on their back. I kinda stuffed a pillow behind me and was half on it and half on my side and as time went on I rolled further and further to the side. Make sense?

Laura

Height 5' 7

Melinda L.
on 8/3/11 9:12 am - San Antonio, TX

RNY on 12/10/08

I don't have an answer, just chiming in to say I WISH I could sleep on my side too!! I didn't get a Butt Aug and I am still sleeping in my recliner (we put it in the bedroom right next to the bed). I can't sleep on my stomach because it puts too much pressure on my ribs (they hurt most from being drilled into as support beams for the boob lift LOL)

I am two weeks out today from my LBL/BL and I was just able to find a comfortable way to sit out on the couch yesterday.

My PS had my 2 lowewr drains coming out of my hips (vs the mons) so side sleeping wasn't an option as long as they were still in. I got them both removed monday and have been trying to work out a way to sleep on my side..

But hubby and I are both worried that if I try to side-sleep right now I may injure myself because I am a tossy-turny type sleeper. We figure I'm safer in the recliner for a few more nights. LoL

RNY - 12/10/2008    Dr. Terive Duperier of BMI of Texas
Lower Body Lift / Breast Lift - 07/20/2011   Dr Peter Fisher of San Antonio Plastic Surgery Center

cyndi U.
on 8/3/11 11:45 am - forney, TX

Unfortunately, I remember it being about 2 months out before I was really comfortable on my sides. I would at times be able to roll over from my back some but not all the way, then kind of prop a pillow behind my back to help. This helps alot w/the butt aug pain, it seemed to bother me more (& still does) than anything. I'm now @ 3 months out & can sleep very comfortably, still hurts if I lay on my back w/the butt aug tho, feels like I have bowling bowls down there!

Cyndi U
Gastric Bypass, Dr. Daniel Jones, Dallas, 2003
LBL, Lipo, Butt Aug, Full Thigh Lift, hernia repair - 5/5/11, Baylor Houston Residency Program - Dr. Echo & Dr. Bullocks
BL/BA, brachioplasty - 8/26/11, Baylor Houston Residency Program - Dr. Lee & Dr. Bullocks

(deactivated member)
on 8/3/11 12:59 pm

Hi Laura - I'm six weeks out of LBL and getting comfortable to sleep has been a challenge! I now am finally able to sleep on my side for a few hours at a time before it gets uncomfortable. I am very careful turning from back to side, etc. and tend to lift up rather than rolling too much - I guess I am still worried about healing etc. Hope you are able to get comfortable soon!
Gracie150

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