Anybody have trouble sleeping on their side?

Marlu77 · 01-06-2008, 12:34 AM

I had my surgery 12/3 and I'm still having a hard time sleeping. I don't do well sleeping on my back so I fitfully switch back and forth from side to side. But I have quite a bit of pain when I lay on my side in the area where the band is. Just wondering if others have pain laying on their side.

Txchloe · 01-06-2008, 01:00 AM

It was a full 4 weeks before I could sleep on the side where the port is. A lot of people seem to be able to do so much sooner but my was way too uncomfortable even if I used a supportive pillow. Since that time though, I've been able to sleep normally again. :notagree

nymoosic · 01-06-2008, 07:13 PM

I'm only 2-1/2 weeks out, but sleeping on my sides or tummy is completely out of the question still. WAY too much pain.

jewelee · 01-06-2008, 09:16 PM

I can sleep on my right side without any problem, but there's a weird uncomfortable pulling feeling if I try to sleep on my left. Tomorrow will be three weeks since surgery for me.

kaohinani · 01-06-2008, 11:56 PM

I had the same problem. After surgery lying on my side was a big no-no. I think it was about 3-4 weeks that I could lay on my side. Putting a pillow under my belly when laying on the side helped some. Take it slow. It will happen.

aussie jedi · 01-07-2008, 05:11 AM

Yep, same here, only now, 3 weeks post op can I sleep on my side, still a little discomfort around the port.

In Australia they tend to now place the port in the centre of the chest, just below where your bra line is - which is where mine is. Wondering if the pain is different for those that have their port lower down on the side of their abdomen.