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I’m just five days out from thr surgery and wondered if anyone had tips for sleeping.

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kim28696
kim28696

I’ve never been able to sleep on my back, but found that the first couple of nights I did alright.  I decreased pain meds today and am having little pain during the day, but still a fair amount of swelling and numbness/tingling, which makes it hard to sleep.  Anyone have tips?  The back sleeping is impossible.  Aside from the discomfort, I wind up with acid reflux as well.

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    Guest kim28696

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    I used a pillow designed to help people sit up in bed with several bed pillows stacked on it.  I slept sitting up for a couple weeks  I had pillows under my legs to keep my feet elevated too.  I took enough pain meds for comfortable sleep for the first month. 
    • kim28696
      kim28696 Guest

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      We have an adjustable base bed, so I’ve been slightly elevating my head and feet.  I guess it’s just the discomfort of being on my back that’s bothering me most.  The pillows sound like they might help too.  Thanks
  • chuck2018
    chuck2018 kim28696

    Posted

    I slept in an old school recliner. Still on my back but the shape of the chair made it a lot more comfortable than sleeping flat on my back with no chance of turning. Side sleeping was just too uncomfortable. Hope this helps. Good luck.
  • judith12644
    judith12644 kim28696

    Posted

    I hated the nights..... slept on my back for 6 weeks, and I used to wake up after a few hours very stiff, and then have a stroll around on my crutches to loosen up. It does gradually get better though. After my restrictions were lifted, I used to start off on my side, and then end up on my back... I found the break through came  when I could eventually roll over without waking up.  I wish you all the best, Judith 
  • Ducksoup
    Ducksoup kim28696

    Posted

    I am going on three months and still use melatonin.
  • kenbooth
    kenbooth kim28696

    Posted

    I’m trying everything so I tried soothing music last night.  Well, it actually worked!  I’m on a pillow wedge and that helps but somehow the music relaxed me and I slept very soundly for about four hours.  I know that’s not long but, for me that’s great and the only reason I woke was because I had the use the bathroom.  Who knows it might help you?
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