Question:
I'm 1 week out and having a hard time with not being able to sleep

on my stomach so for now I'm sleeping on the sofa. When were you able to sleep lying on your stomach.    — Tanya W. (posted on November 18, 2003)

November 18, 2003
I am 8 days post opt and I slept in my bed for the first time last night. I slept on my side . I put pillows on my stomach and behind my back. I got more sleep .
   — CHRISTINA M.

November 18, 2003
I am two weeks post-op today (surgery 11/4). I have always been a stomach sleeper too, so I can sympathize. When I first came home, I had a couple of days when I couldn't even switch sides without waking up in pain, but for the last couple of days I haven't had any problems sleeping on my stomach. I make sure that I sort of "prop" myself with one leg bent, and have been very comfortable.
   — Shelly M.

November 18, 2003
Hello. I am 10 weeks post-op and still not comfortable sleeping on my stomach.
   — AmyWollet

November 18, 2003
This is definitely a personal thing because everyone is different. I slept in bed immediately without extra pillows to prop me up. I was on my side the day I came home (2 days post) & on my stomach shortly thereafter. I've had abdominal surgeries before and it was months before I could even move to the side let alone be on the stomach. Good luck!
   — Diane S.

November 18, 2003
I am 3 1/2 months post op and still not comfortable sleeping on my stomach and I always slept on my stomach before surgery. I have heard it can take up to a year to feel better but it is dependant on the person. For now I am just sleeping on my side.
   — Tami S.

November 19, 2003
I am 3 1/2 months post op. I did not sleep in my bed for 2 weeks after surgery. Thank goodness for recliners :) So I can sympathize with you. I can lay on my tummy now but I am a side sleeper so I do not stay on it for long. DebbyB/IA Open RNY 320/240/140
   — DebbyB