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ann67105
ann67105

Hi everyone I have noticed that quite a few of you have been told to sleep sitting up. Fortunatley I was told that I didn't have to so been sleeping flat on my back with a pillow between my legs and it works fine. Also, my stitches dissolve themselves does everyone have that too. 6 days post op no dressing on I cannot believe it.

Love Ann

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  • kimberley38758
    kimberley38758 ann67105

    Posted

    Hi, I wasn't given any restrictions for sleeping.  I remember very clearly from the discomfort that I wouldn't be lying on the operated side for a while.  It didn't take my surgeon to tell me before I figured that one out...lol.

    I had an incision approximately 5 inches long on the side of my hip which were dissolvable.

  • Saltspringer48
    Saltspringer48 ann67105

    Posted

    Staples. 5" incision. My surgeon said I could sleep any way I wanted. But obviously surgical side was too sore.

  • cheril1301
    cheril1301 ann67105

    Posted

    Hi. I haven't heard anyone say they were given instructions to sleep sitting up. Most were told sleep on back but so many find they can't get comfortable for mor than a few minutes on back SO they end up

    Propping up or sleeping in recliner.

    Best wishes on your recovery.

  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK ann67105

    Posted

    I wasn't told to sleep sitting up, but found it useful for a short period.

    I was told to sleep on my back for 6 weeks (both after the operation, and after my revision 10 weeks later) cry.

    I didn't like being on my back, but sitting up did help.  Now a year later however, I still cannot sleep on my sides for very long, so I have become a back sleeper.

    I had staples, both times, no problems with them.

    Graham - 🚀💃 🤸

    • Suziemo
      Suziemo Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      Hi Rocketman 

      Yes the same with me ,told to sleep on my back ,but just couldn't fall asleep so ended up propping myself up with a v pillow and sleep well. 

      I am now 14 post op and know I wouldn't be able to sleep on my side even now as when I get out of bed if I roll slightly that side it's feels like I am lying on metal ,which I suppose I am ( ha ha) can't imagine I ever will feel comfortable enough to sleep on my side again. 

      i had staples too on my 10 inch cut ,surprised disposables are strong enough. 

    • cheril1301
      cheril1301 Suziemo

      Posted

      Was your V pillow actually shaped

      Like the V letter? Did you have to order it. If they really help I may order one. Did you use it behind your back to support back and arms?

      Thanks

    • Suziemo
      Suziemo cheril1301

      Posted

      Hi Cheril 

      yes like letter V . I live in the uk and bought it from Argos many years ago . Yes props me up and supports shoulders and tops of my arms. 

      Put an ordinary pillow behind it. 

      Have 2 , use the other flat on my lap whilst in my rise and  recline chair 

      lit makes a perfect table . 

      Highly recomend Cheril 

    • cheril1301
      cheril1301 Suziemo

      Posted

      Thanks.I'm going to look on Amazon and see what I can find for V pillows. I am so restless

      With my sleep, turning from side to side all night. Hope this will help.

  • Msky
    Msky ann67105

    Posted

    My PT recommended putting a flat gel coldpack pad under the hip area so that a little cold permeated into the area of pain.I tried that as well as You tubing sleep meditations for pain and the combination really worked . I'm not even having to take Tylenol at night.Im 3 weeks out today and feeling much better .

  • kathleenberch
    kathleenberch ann67105

    Posted

    Hi Ann! Wow! Impressing recovery! What method did your doctor use? I had traditional surgery and thick wire stitches in for a month before removal. I recovered well, but slowly. I also slept only on my back with pillows under my operated leg and between my legs too. I guess there are so many different techniques that recovery times vary. It's ok though 😊. Do I walk normally now after my THR?? Yes! Do I need pain medications anymore? NO! So all's well! Take care! Enjoy your new hip.🙆 👍 😊

  • judith12644
    judith12644 ann67105

    Posted

    Hi, slept on my back for 6 weeks. Nice dissolving stitches, and a very neat scar! Glad you are doing well.
  • beth2509
    beth2509 ann67105

    Posted

    Dissolving stitches and could sleep on my side as long as I used the pillow I had to prevent ankles crossing in my sleep.
    • ann43383
      ann43383 beth2509

      Posted

      Me too Beth, I had anterior and was told sleeping on side ok as long as I used a pillow between my legs to stop them crossing over. It worked great for me. No pain meds after 3 weeks and now at 12 weeks, other than a little tingling feeling when lying on my non op side to go to sleep, I already forget I have had it. Amazing! I have the other side to do still, do you? I am a bit scared because I know the routine now......
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