Sleeping with the band.....On Stomach.........

Ginaki · 10-11-2007, 03:58 AM

Guys, i want to hear from all u bandsters out there whom love to sleep on their stomachs, HOW long after surgery can u sleep on ur stomach?,,,Boy oh boy looks like im gonna have many sleepless nights after 30th October........<br /> Please people tell me ,,,, <img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/sm...help.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Help" smilieid="256" class="inlineimg" /><br /> IF I DONT <img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/sm...leep.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Notagree" smilieid="19" class="inlineimg" /> WELL THEN ginaki will be grumpy! <br /> Also does the port sight hurt when sleeping on ur stomach?<br />

violeteyes37 · 10-11-2007, 08:02 AM

I use to sleep on my stomach but now try not to because my port area is sore if I do so. I mentioned this to the Dr to get his opinion as to whether or not I was doing any damage and all he said was to try and stay off of it. Well I would if I could control what Im doing in my sleep. This is a new Dr because for reasons the Dr who did my surgery is no longer with the practice, so his response upsetted me a little because I know the other Dr would have have taken my concerns a little more serious.

Lianna170 · 10-11-2007, 08:08 AM

I started sleeping on my stomach 2 weeks after my surgery. I haven't had any problems at all. Trust me, you will sleep on your back with a few pillows behind your head after your surgery. I didn't think I would be able to either but it really wasn't a problem. I think about a week after surgery I ended up on my side and then on my tummy.

babs0101 · 10-11-2007, 08:08 AM

I am only 6 days post-op, and I too can't wait to sleep in a different position. My back is killing me!! I usually sleep on my side, but that is not happening right now. I hope I can return to my normal sleep position soon so I can get some rest. I'm so very tired.

kagoscuba · 10-11-2007, 08:23 AM

Results may vary, but I was sleeping on my side in 2 days and on my stomach within another couple of days. Having a pillow to support me from the front side, while sleeping on my side helped a lot.

jennibee · 10-11-2007, 08:31 AM

I had the worst time sleeping for about a week after my surgery. I am a stomach sleeper primarily and it was very difficult to sleep on my back, I even tried laying on my side but it was too painful at first. I would say that it was at least two weeks until I could sleep comfortably on my side and even longer until I could lay on my belly. I am a month post-surgery and have no trouble sleeping on my stomach at all anymore! My port doesn't hurt either. I think you'll do fine if you can stand being a little uncomfortable for a little while.

kagoscuba · 10-11-2007, 08:38 AM

Oh, I should mention I have a Tempurpedic bed, so that may help a lot, as it conforms to my body and is pretty darn comfortable, surgery or not.

pvchickie · 10-11-2007, 10:10 AM

Hi, just wanted to encourage you a bit. I had my surgery on Oct. 2....on the third day after surgery was the first day I could sleep on my stomache. Today is the 10 and it doesn't bother me at all....to sleep on either side or stomache. My port is on the right side. I too am unable to sleep withoug sleeping my my tummy. I hope you are able to as well

Take care

VegasGrace · 10-11-2007, 11:49 AM

Me too. I am a stomach sleeper and for the first few days was grumpy because I couldn't manage to get comfortable. Now...it's not a problem.

Mamasahn · 10-11-2007, 11:59 AM

I'm a stomach sleep also. My doctor said that there was absolutely no restrictions to how I should sleep or behave physically. I just had to progress at my own rate depending on pain.

You'll do fine. After the pains go away you'll be back to sleeping however you want. :)

SHESHEGIRL · 10-11-2007, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kagoscuba

Oh, I should mention I have a Tempurpedic bed, so that may help a lot, as it conforms to my body and is pretty darn comfortable, surgery or not.

so do i...mmmmm....
but i used to sleep on my stomach but now i most sleep on my side or back. that really started right after my surgery and since i wear the cpap too, its just more comfy on my side.

enterprise01 · 10-11-2007, 01:14 PM

I'm 9 months post-op and still can't sleep on my stomach or even my left side. The port area is constantly tender. After 9 months, I doubt it will get better. But the discomfort of the port is much better than the discomfort of being fat.

Danielle2649 · 10-11-2007, 01:27 PM

:notagreeJust after my surgery, a few days or so, I could lay on my side, more of like a 45 degree angle. I would prop a pillow up under my back and have a pillow on my front side. Its not as comfy as truely being on your side, but I remember it felt so much better getting up off my back. Then progressivly I was able to get rid of the front pillow and then the back one. I am 4 months out now and have no troubles sleeping on my belly now! Good luck, you'll discover what helps you feel most comfortable! Plus, the first couple of nights I took the pain meds and was out like a light no matter which position I was in!:notagree

godzgurl75 · 10-12-2007, 03:56 PM

I had gall bladder surgery in 2000 and the lap band surgery is somewhat similar both being laparoscopic....I also sleep on my side, my stomach and my back,.....ok I am a tosser. i admit it....but after 2 days sleeping on my back it hurt so bad that I started sleeping on my side/back but using the pillow in front of me as support...