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Sleeping on my non operated side

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scout60
scout60

I tried sleeping on my non operated side last night. (5 weeks post TRHR) Surgeon says that it is ok to do this. However it was very uncomfortable with some pain. Lasted only a few minutes each time I tried. And I had a pillow between my legs.Any advice?

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  • allen1028
    allen1028 scout60

    Posted

    just try a few minutes at time till u can. everyone heals different.. i am 5 weeks post op tomorrow.. i have been sleeping on non operate side since week 2 and on operated side for 4 days now and d it ok.. but just take your time do not be in hurry.
  • miele55255ch
    miele55255ch scout60

    Posted

    Hi Scout!

    I am 7 months post op and still can't lie on my un-operated side. It just doesn't feel comfortable to me. 

    Good luck to you!

  • alice85142
    alice85142 scout60

    Posted

    I have mentioned in previous posts how odd it is that consultants give opposite advice re sleeping on your side.  I was told NOT to sleep on the good side but after 7 weeks could sleep on operated side which is difficult as lying directly on the wound obviously hurts.  My Surgeon did however say there is an ongoing debate as to the restrictrions that we are told to adhere to..and he suspects they may be all overruled in due course!

    I am now sleeping better on either side but am almost 10 weeks post op..it is a joy!!But i still find myself wlaking around between 1.30 and 3 in the monring!

    ​Keep going..it really does get better.

    Ali 2

  • Tarajones
    Tarajones scout60

    Posted

    I am almost 8 weeks post op...and just last week was able to lay on non operated side. I could but it was short lived...like a pulling sensation. Deff sleeping better. ...can't wait till I can lay on operated side....not there yet. Have patience. ...smile
  • ian97093
    ian97093 scout60

    Posted

    HI Scout I can only manage an hour on my left side, been 3 months but on the right side is all Ok...I can with painkillers though...so it takes an age and as seems to be ...we are all different...Keep in touch and hope all continues to go well...Ian.cool
  • deb76651
    deb76651 scout60

    Posted

    I am due to have my THR next Tuesday and as I care for the elderly,  I have had alsorts of advice from my clients, some with the very same THR after 30 odd years. Interestingly, they came home after a week or so with a walking stick, no raised toilet, shower, chair etc. Apart from a few exercises, they were basically told to go for lots of walks. I wonder in this day and age of overkill are we becoming over cautious, over protective and therefore over stressed. I am going too listen to my physio and surgeon, but I think I will let my body decide what it can deal with one day at a time. If I fancy sleeping on my side I shall,  with a pillow etc and much care turning and my physio said that was fine.
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