Sleeping on back??

Hi Jane, 

I have the same problem but was advised to get a v pillow which has helped a great deal especially in restricting night movement and comfort.  Then support with other pillows ad one between your knees. Try one night giving it a practice before your op if you get one. Good luck and best wishes.

Hi Jane you can sleep on your good hip just put a pillow between your legs.I bought a long pregnancy pillow to stop me rolling over.Also you will be naturally tired

From pain killers and exertion so hopefully you won't have much trouble

Good luck

Hiya Jane

Im a few weeks post op now, you are a wise woman getting information early, not like me I ignored the fact I was going for the op untill a few days before however there is nothing to be worried about as I have found so far, as for sleeping on your back, I don't think I had ever slept on my back in my whole life before the night of the op, maybe practice it a few times a week leading up to the operation, as they say practice makes perfect, sleeping seems to be the biggest problem for people on here but I have been lucky so far, after about the 5th night i have managed it pretty well however it isn't the best off sleeps, I can't wait to get back on my side.

Steve

Hi Jane

I haven't found it as such a problem as I thought I would. My body doesn't seem to want to turn over, perhaps because it's tender on operated side. I never thought I would but sleeping on back has not been a problem. I use a pillow under the operated side, positioned so my good leg can't cross over. It's quite comfy!

I was told no sleeping on side for 6 weeks then only operated side with pillow between knees for a while but will confirm this at my 6 week check with consultant

Hope this helps

Barbara

Hi Ja e , I was on list for 15 months so had plenty of time to think about it , too much .

if you live alone there is much more to think about than if you have a partner or someone staying with you .

 I practised sleeping on my back for months and did get sort of used to it . 

Now I have trouble sleeping on my side , a pillow between legs gets hot .

i looked at my furniture , you will need a higher arm chair than normal . Occupational help can lift some chairs depending on Legs , they couldn't do mine . I bought an armchair a Queen Anne style from a charity shop and had it covered ( just cause I was fussy ) cost me £30 to buy but lots to cover .

if you live alone let me know and I will give you some more tips

happy hols 

mary

south wales

Hi Jane. I could never sleep on my back - tried while awaiting op as would prob have hurt my hips less. But after op - had 3 pillows in a wedge shape and slept really well. Now 5 and a half weeks in sleep on my back with 2 pillows. Body just seemed to naturally accept that was what was needed. With regard to chairs I wasn't able to raise mine due to the shape of the base so bought a smart suedette 4inch booster cushion - worked a treat.

Hi Jane, I am five weeks post op. I usually sleep on myleft side but have had no choice but to sleep on my back. I do get very stiff so have to get up in the night and move around. The most important thing is to get as much care in for your self. I had to organise carers for my husband as hes disabled himself. So we have been lucky to have people in twice a day to help !! But still cant bend ! It was my right hip and now I might have to have my right knee replaced.!! We have lived on wiltshire farm foods and they are great. Please drop me a line if you need any more advise. Regards Amanda