Question:
What is this about sleeping in a recliner?
Hey, somebody answered a question and said she was sleeping in a recliner and someone said something about sleeping on their side. Do you mean to tell me, I will not be able to lay in my bed and sleep when I come home from the hospital? talk fast i am going in tomorrow. — Godsvirtuoswoman (posted on August 20, 2008)
August 20, 2008
When I came home Iw as not able to sleep in my bed. I was not comfortable
in anything except my recliner for the first week. After that I was able to
return to my bed. Best of Luck!!!
— Alvernlaw
August 20, 2008
For me it was a little difficult to get in & out of bed for the first 2
or 3 days. After that I was fine.
— AprilJM
August 20, 2008
I was in bed in the hospital and in bed at home. I just took the pain
medication and when to bed. It does hurt to roll over, so you quickly
learn to stay away from your left side for a week or so. It has been worth
everything to finally lose my weight. A little pain and disconfort is a
lot better than the years of disapointment we all have had with diets.
Best of success tomorrow.
— William (Bill) wmil
August 20, 2008
I was the same way I could not do the bed for 2wks. I stayed at my mothers
house who has a very nice plush recliner. I was able to sleep in the
recliner verses the bed. The bed gave me hell.
— rena27
August 20, 2008
Hi, Kim. I think everyone is different. I had little to no pain and it
never even crossed my mind that I was uncomfortable in my bed at home.
Getting in and out was a breeze for me. I realize that I am fortunate, but
there are lots of others like me, too.
— jujuprof
August 20, 2008
That is so true Bill=thank you all for the encouragement and prayers.
— Godsvirtuoswoman
August 20, 2008
I stayed in a recliner for about a week after coming home because it was
easier to get in and out of. I think it's different if you have open ryn. I
had lap rny so my doctor just told me to be comfortable.
I TOTALLY agree with Bill. A few days/weeks of discomfort or sleeping in a
recliner is worth every minute of it. I'm 6 months out and 80 lbs lighter
and life is GOOOOOD. :0)
Good luck!
— MandyR
August 20, 2008
Well now I can't speak for everyone but I slept in my bed just fine. It's
a queen size and very high off the ground. I also had no trouble with the
hospital bed either but everyone is different. Congrats on your big day
tomorrow!!
April in NC
— rhiannon1969
August 20, 2008
Perhaps it's the laying flat that is uncomfortable. That was the case for
me. I use pillows to prop my head or legs depending on what was most
comfortable. I slept in my bed from the day I got home.
— bariatricdivalatina
August 20, 2008
I couldn't lay flat for well over a week because it hurt to stretch out
like that, and it hurt even worse trying to get back up (you use your
stomach muscles to do both). The recliner lets you rest and assists you
into a sitting/standing position.
— suezahn4me
August 20, 2008
With me, I was unable to get comfortable in bed and I couldn't get up once
I was laying down in bed either. So I slept on the couch for 2 nights
until I wasn't so sore and I was much more comfy there too. You'll be fine
and who knows maybe you'll be able to sleep in bed. Good Luck! Remember
this is the best thing you'll ever do for yourself.
— Kar708
August 20, 2008
I have slept in a recliner for over 20 years because my back hurts after
being flat down for over 3 hours. My recliner is my best friend. I had no
pain after surgery, so as long as I kept the back of the bed up I was
great. I see no reason why you can't sleep in your regular bed, at least
after a few days depending on your pain level..mind over matter. Lyn
— SkinnyLynni2B
August 20, 2008
I did not have a recliner available; but I sure wanted one at that time!!!
I slept in my bed at home, but a family member had to hold my hand to help
me ease down slowly in to the bed, and again to help me slowly get up out
of the bed; at least for the first several days I wasd home anyway, then
after that I was able to slowly get up/down by myself. I could not sleep on
my side in the hospital, or for about 2 days after I got home because of
pain discomfort, so I slept on my back, propped up with pillows until I was
finally comfy on my side.
— Gina S.
August 20, 2008
I had no problem sleeping on my side as long as it wasn't on the side with
my port. ( I had lapband surgery). It pulled if I slept on my right side. I
did sleep sitting up in the hospital for the overnight stay.
— Karen M.
August 20, 2008
I had to sleep naked without any dressing on my wound since the heat was
causing a yeast infection. The reason I had to sleep NAKED was because the
clothing would cause the sutures to prod me awake at night. Other than
THOSE restrictions, I was fine with any position except on my stomach. I
think it is a matter of what ends up being individual preference due to
issues of pain tolerance. You will probably find out what you can tolerate
AFTER the surgery. I hope you can sleep comfortably. Hugh
— hubarlow
August 20, 2008
I am sleeping in the recliner with my many pillows and am very conmfortable
there right now my RNY was 8/11 and I believe I can sleep in my bed soon,
it is a very tall pillow top and comfortable, but the recliner was my and
is my only way to rest now..I cannot lay flat on my back, and sleep on my
side and it is still not comfortable to sleep on my side...feel like
something is pulling...you will be fine. Remember everyone is different,
good luck. Nancygp
— nancygp
August 20, 2008
I am sleeping in the recliner with my many pillows and am very conmfortable
there right now my RNY was 8/11 and I believe I can sleep in my bed soon,
it is a very tall pillow top and comfortable, but the recliner was my and
is my only way to rest now..I cannot lay flat on my back, and sleep on my
side and it is still not comfortable to sleep on my side...feel like
something is pulling...you will be fine. Remember everyone is different,
good luck. Nancygp
— nancygp
August 20, 2008
both my husband and i slept in the bed when we got home - had no choice
haha we don't have a recliner!! take a pain med and dont' worry about it --
just lay down and go to sleep -- the faster you get back into your own
daily routine the better you will feel :)
— RCassety
August 20, 2008
Before leaving the hospital, ask a nurse to show you the best way to get in
and out of a flat bed with the least amount of discomfort. I personally
did not have any problems, but I would roll on my side gently, push myself
up to sitting and then get up (like when I had my c-sections). I have
heard that sleeping in a recliner, especially soon out of surgery, is not
the best idea and can cause your blood to pool... and may lead to clots.
Unless you have a recliner that goes completely flat, I would make sure to
discuss it with your doctor first.
— gonnadoit
August 20, 2008
When I came home from the hospital, I could not lay in my bed. My husband
went out and bought me a recliner and I slept and sat in it for the first 2
weeks after my surgery. I tried on my side and it was just too
uncomfortable. After the first 2 weeks, I eased myself into my bed but I
was so in love with my new recliner that I stayed in it a little longer,
smile. Hope this helps and good luck with your surgery. God bless.
— PAWLLA L.
August 20, 2008
I too could not get comfortable in my bed ... laying too flat I guess. It
was hard to turn ... just uncomfortable. Slept well in my recliner in the
LR and at night I slept in a recliner in my son's bedroom. Good luck.
— Tammy Cardwell
August 20, 2008
I think it's all a frame of mind. I had no problems sleeping in my bed
when I came home. I like to sleep on my side and belly, however it took a
little while to sleep on my belly. I use a full body pillow to give my
stomach support. Good Luck and think positive. Lisa
— ldillabough
August 21, 2008
I cannot sleep on my back - it just doesn't work for me. I tried to sleep
on my side in the hospital but the IVs and all that were in the way, so
needless to say I did not get much sleep that night. When I went home, the
only way I could fall asleep was to lie on my right side. It was really
uncomfortable the first few nights - especially when I would wake up and
roll over onto my back and it felt like my innards had been all squished up
and were settling back into place. But after the first few nights, I was
fine. You'll see when you're home what works for you and what doesn't - as
you can see from all the responses you got, we are all so very different!
:-)
I know you're in surgery today so best of luck! I'll say a prayer for you!
— lauren_marie
August 21, 2008
my beagle sleeps against the small of my back. It really helped me when I
could only sleep on my side, he kind of propped me up. I was very
comfortable in bed, the hardest part was getting up.
— Debbi S.
August 21, 2008
I did not have any trouble sleeping in my bed when I got home. I had my
head propped up. I could not sleep on my side for about 5 days and then I
was so happy when I could sleep on my stomach. The first week I just had
to go slow getting up. I think you will be fine. You will find what works
for you. Good luck tomorrow!!
— snowlover
August 21, 2008
Like they say it is different for everyone. I had no problem sleeping in
bed. I had little or no pain at all. My surgery was on a Thursday and I
returned to work that Monday.
— Deanne B.
August 22, 2008
I hsd the surgery with no pain meds. I cam home and slept on my side. I
felt fine. everybodys different.
— cecilie
August 22, 2008
When I got home from the hospital I was able to sleep in my bed with no
problems. Yes, there was some discomfort getting in and out of bed but it
was so much more comfortable than the hospital bed I was in.
— dnefews
August 22, 2008
I slept in a recliner as well. It is just easier to get up and down for the
first couple days. Trust me you..you will be so exhausted from everything,
I was very comfortable in the recliner. You will get back in your own bed,
don't worry.. GOOD LUCK!
— TriciaS
August 22, 2008
I had no problems. I was actually more comfortable on my side even in the
hospital. I could sleep on my stomach within a couple days. Probably could
have right away, but I was a little paranoid.
— Jaskarper
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