Double Hip Replacement

Thinking back now I wish I would have bought a pregnancy pillow... they look so comfortable, I still might buy one. I am 4 weeks post op and sleeping on my stomach. You can use a pillow under your legs or a rolled up towel if need be. If you sleep on your side always remember to put a pillow in between your legs. It's hard to find that perfect position to sleep in after surgery. Best wishes!

hi ann, 

yeah, make sure your seat is high enough and also your bed .. 

is there not someone come to your house to assess it ? 

I  am not able to answer your question as I had one THR surgery at a time and was allowed to sleep on unoperated side ..

There are many forum members who have all kind of tips how to sleep on your back comfortably ... I read that some members practiced sleeping on back before surgery ...

good luck, darling ...  these are tough times ..

big warm hug

renee

Not easy 😟, I was told I had to sleep on my back for 8 weeks, I managed 6 before rolling onto my good side using a pillow between my legs to reduce dislocation risk . You need to ask your physiotherapist or surgeon about your particular rules and restrictions , And my big help were sleeping pills I took them every other night to get as much rest and healing time as possible xxx

I never slept on my back. I already knew from a previous attempt over the summer that this would only lead to many sleepless nights, so I used a pillow designed specifically to prevent the risk of adduction. As a result, ever since my op five weeks ago I have had wonderful full nights sleep every single night. But like Renee, I only had one side done.

I had bi lateral and should have got a v pillow but I just built my pillows up with cushions, and had a pillow under my legs.    It took a few different ways over the first week home but eventually found the most comfortable position.   I found a slim cushion at the base of the back also helped.

​Sleep is difficult, and I would sleep during the day.   Up for breakfast, around 1-2 hrs then back on bed for exercises, I would stay and read and the next thing I had slept again..

Slept on my back for 6 weeks, when I tried to sleep on my side having been told I could I found that hard to begin with.

​Good luck, any questions just ask I am now 4mths post op.

I hated sleeping on my back, I just couldn't get comfortable and fall asleep.

Now I am 8 weeks post op I find it is the best position for me. I go to sleep on my side but end up turning on my back again ha ha.

Hi Ann, just regarding your suite, are they not offering to raise it if it's too low? Really important to have things the right height. They did my bed and sofa. Sleeping on your back is v irritating and challenging....did it for 6 weeks, now have a cushion between my knees sleeping on non operated side, still not always v comfortable on operated side.(5 months post op. Just a single hip.) Good luck.

Hello Ann,

I had both hips done on November 15 ( a month ago yesterday!). Prior to surgery, for 5 years, I became a side sleeper (with pillows between my legs) due to the arthritis in my hips. I didn't think I would be able to sleep on my back after surgery, due to sleeping on my sides for so long.  However, I found out in the hospital that I could! The hospital bed was inclined the whole time I was admitted and I found I could sleep in that position.  So, when I got home I used ordinary pillows to prop myself up, similar to how I was in the hospital.  I think a combination of the medication, the pillows, being tired, and very little pain allowed me to sleep that way. It's been 4 weeks now, and I am still sleeping well, although I'm sleeping flat now without propping myself up like I did in the beginning.  I may just be a back sleeper again, after years.  I'll know for sure when I can stop using the abduction pillow, in a couple of weeks. Good luck! you'll find a way, especially when you're tired!