How did you sleep post-op??

MistyDTX · 08-19-2007, 10:14 AM

I am usually a left-side sleeper. I figure that with the port on the left I won't be able to sleep that way anymore, right? How did you sleep post-op? Was a recliner more comfortable? Was the bed ok if you were on your back? I just want to be prepared! Thanks!

**Alexandra** · 08-19-2007, 10:48 AM

I was able to sleep on my left side after about the fourth night. The first couple of nights I slept on my back/right side, which I just hate. Now I'm back to my left-side fetal position and sleeping like a baby. :)

angeleyes32 · 08-19-2007, 10:58 AM

I was banded on the 17th. I haven't had any problems sleeping yet. Sure, I am sore and tender, but I still can lie on either side. :)

kacee · 08-19-2007, 02:19 PM

I never really had any problems sleeping from day one. I was afraid I might not be able to sleep on my side (I'm a side sleeper, and mainly left side) but I had no problem at all.

SimplyMe · 08-19-2007, 02:47 PM

I'll admit the first night seemed rough but by the third night I was on my stomach.....and not problems now at all!

utep99 · 08-19-2007, 09:53 PM

It has been rough for me had a multiple hernia repair at same time as banding. left side sleeper alot of bruising on left side. sleep in chair right now hard to get up sometimes. do not sleep well but it will get better I am sure began at 288 now 275.5 four days after surgery

Tyanna · 08-20-2007, 06:29 AM

I slept in a recliner for about two days and then I slept on the couch on my right side for about 2 more days then I was finally able to sleep in bed on my right side now i can sleep anyway i want to . I was mostly the getting up from a flat position for 6 days that kept me from sleeping in bed the getting up and down were the main issues as my stomach muscles were very sore. Holding a pillow against my stomch when getting up and down helped a great deal.

Banded 6/21/07
First fill 8/4/07 1.6cc

lyndseygal · 08-20-2007, 02:46 PM

Oh, I slept like a baby. Probably shouldve slept on the band but I did, even the night after the surgery (didn't realize this til I woke up) It was a little tender but not too bad!