SLEEPING POSITION

I tried but it kinda hurts.  I’m also 4-5 weeks post op.  I forgot what the doc told me already. Sorry couldn’t help you.

I did. Right at 6 weeks!! With a pillow between my legs. FEELS SO GOOD! Only on my non-op side. My op-side is still to sore even at 9 weeks post-op.

hi im at the same stage nearly 4 weeks post op thr and i an now sleeping on both sides !! what a relief off my back still dont get much sleep but more comfortable on sides . op side feels tiny bit tender but no issues when you feel ready and comfortable try it you not going to do any damage its when youe op side feels comfy best wishes

Ooh yes I did - at 4 weeks - I'm a confirmed side sleeper, so 'sleeping' (I use the term very loosely) on my back was a nightmare.  

My surgeon told me that I could sleep on my operated side as soon as it was comfortable to do so, so I starting trying to do so from about 2 weeks post-op.  Initially, the operating site was too tender for me to sleep on, but gradually the site became less sensitive and I could manage it.  What a joy it was too.

The reason for sleeping on your operated side is that your own body weight will prevent you from throwing your hip about whilst your asleep and potentially dislocating your new hip.

Good luck.

I’m 4.5 weeks post op and would love too....I’m amazed how I’ve got used to sleeping on my back! I bought myself a neck pillow which helps. I did ask my surgeon and he said he’d prefer me not to turn over just yet....so it’s the magic six weeks I guess 😬

I am afraid I was a coward and did not want to damage it therefore, stayed on my back until nearly week 8 when I started sleeping on un-operated side hooray. Been testing the operated side this week (week 10) and there is no discomfort at all so it must be ready to be sept on.

Yes, I started sleeping on my side very early on with a pillow between my knees, on my non operated side of course but I was then able to sleep. The nurse who came to change my dressing used to put me in that position with the pillow so I asked her if I could sleep like that, she said yes so I did. I never had any problems. I still sleep with the pillows between my knees though, I don’t know if I need to but I do.

I started around wk 4 .. I would roll on one side with a pillow between legs per doc .. when it hurt tried other side .. in beginning maybe 5 min but I tried .. it worked for me ..

Hi! My PT showed me how to sleep with a pillow (very firm bamboo) between my legs, operated on top. This was at 2 weeks! I was petrified (she laughed), but she showed me how to move very slow, and hold the firm pillow between my legs. Sleeping on my side was like HEAVEN! Moving to my back when I woke up was easier. Just move slow, your PT will guide you. Now, 5 weeks post op, it's a piece of cake! And, my back doesn't hurt! Just remember, every day gets better. You will get better!

Last Wednesday I was 2 weeks post operation and saw my physiotherapist for the first time and she said I could now sleep on my operated side ..reason why operated side was that hip had my body weight on a very little chance of moving...that night I couldn't wait!! Was a little tender but I fell asleep much quicker and it was bliss to have a choice of back or side

i'm at week 1.  No problem.  Rather comfortable actually.  enjoy it.