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attractac
attractac

How long do I need to keep a pillow between legs when lying on non op side. At 6 weeks review 2 weeks ago, I was told I could lie on non op side with a pillow between legs but forgot to ask how long I need to keep pillow. Also how long before if is comfortable to lie on op side.

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  • kate030815
    kate030815 attractac

    Posted

    I have been lying on non op side now since day 8 with a pillow between legs and was told by my physio that i could lie on operated side as soon as it was comfortable. Day 21 now and last night laud on operated side for a while. Best to ask your your physio about the pillow.

    Take care

    Kate x

    • attractac
      attractac kate030815

      Posted

      Unfortunately no ongoing physio given here. Asked gp to refer me on July 15th. Rang physio yesterday and was told beginning of July referrals been notified this week so maybe in two weeks time I will get an appointment!!!
  • Kate53CornUK
    Kate53CornUK attractac

    Posted

    I am still amazed at the different advice we all get. I also have been without pillows since about week 4. I found I was turning over in the night and returning to old sleeping habits. I just went with it. I have been sleeping for a few weeks on my operated side and have done since it stopped feeling uncomfortable or stopped waking me up. I am in the same time frame as you Attractac and at my six week review he said do whatever is comfortable but no leg lifting/twisting out to the side - ever.

    If your scar is still feeling like the Princess and the Pea then I would stay on the other side or maybe just do some practising on the op side and let your body find the way - don't forget you are slightly differently shaped now.

    • attractac
      attractac Kate53CornUK

      Posted

      Princess and the pea describes it exactly. My knee locks when sleeping with pillow-- consultant s response to that was " well your knee is the same age as your hip" !!!
  • andy90315
    andy90315 attractac

    Posted

    G'Day Attractac

    My body decided for me(!) at about week 5 I woke up without a pillow between my knees on my unoperated side and there was no pain or stiffness. Was very careful for a few days but now move where I like at week 6/7. Just to be clear my operated leg was over the centre line as well!

    • attractac
      attractac andy90315

      Posted

      At week 8 so maybe could throw the pillow out tonight. Still sticking to the no hoovering no floor washing rule for 3 months ie excuse my floors doctors orders!!!!!
    • andy90315
      andy90315 attractac

      Posted

      Heehee yes I am still working that excuse but it's wearing thin!
    • carol75411
      carol75411 attractac

      Posted

      I was never told not to vacuum or wash floors. I have been doing this since week 8!  Do find vacuuming makes hip ache so do it left handed and then it's not so bad (op right leg).  Now there is one restriction I would have welcomed!!! 

      As for sleeping I always sleep with pillow between legs because knees not very good. I just did what didn't hurt

       

  • renee01952
    renee01952 attractac

    Posted

    hello friends, 

    see, i love the pilow between my legs - i had a full length body pillow in L.A., didn;t bring it with me, regretted it and just got one delivered a couple of days ago - not the same and darn expensive but happy I have something to hug - unfortunately this onje is not full size ...didn;t know what to do with my shoulders, arms - legs are paralel to each other most of the time - this is not the same as a regular head pillow between knees though -

    as for the operated side, well, just try until you are comfortable -

    warm hug to all on this windy, rainy day in holland 

    renee

     

    • attractac
      attractac renee01952

      Posted

      Thanks Renee. Calm but almost autumnal day here. Op side still very tender. Tried soft pillow under it but no good. I don't know what your body pillow is like???

      Blessings.

    • renee01952
      renee01952 attractac

      Posted

      it is a little over 110 centimeter length and 35 cm diameter - firm and so huggable - i wish it was a bit longer though - my previous one was 160 centimeter long - good times !!!!!
  • maggie93798
    maggie93798 attractac

    Posted

    I was told at my post op check, 6 weeks, to use the pillow until my body discarded it, that I would wake up without it for several consecutive days, and then it was time to discard it. So true, it happened and by 10 weeks I was not using a pillow
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